<span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:normal">As a Merchandising & Demand Planning Analyst, </span><span style="line-height:107%">you'll be responsible for supporting the curation of product categories across our omnichannel business including e-commerce, retail and in-home sales and services. </span><span style="line-height:normal">You'll work cross-functionally with peers and leaders to deliver business results. We're looking for individuals who are adaptable and comfortable working in an ever-changing environment, including learning new tools with a sense of curiosity and eagerness to refine your skills.</span><br><br><span style="line-height:normal">For this role, you will have the option between two start dates in mid-January and mid-June 2025.</span><br><br><span style="line-height:normal">This role is hybrid, which means you will be required to work some days on-site at the Best Buy location listed on this posting and some days virtually from home or another non-Best Buy location. The specific work arrangements vary by role and team. The recruiter or hiring manager will provide more details during the hiring process.</span><br><br><span style="line-height:normal"><b>What you'll do</b></span></span></span><ul><li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:normal">Create and prioritize key offers and messages and execute in-store signage, combos and bundles</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:normal">Manage forecasting and demand planning system tools and best practices</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:normal">Execute inventory purchasing and placement with focus on forecasting process, vendor partnership, inventory investment and inventory health</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:normal">Analyze reporting to provide business recommendations on assortment, pricing, promotional planning, customer experience, and vendor management</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:normal">Interact with vendor partners on inventory planning, supply chain solutions, collecting supplier support funds, products, pricing and promotional plans</span></span></span></li></ul><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:normal"><b>Basic qualifications</b></span></span></span><ul><li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:normal">Basic data analysis with an eye toward problem solving and optimization</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:normal">Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:normal">Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment-based work authorization (F-1 students with practical training and candidates requiring H-1Bs, TNs, etc. will not be considered)</span></span></span></li></ul><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:normal"><b>Preferred qualifications</b></span></span></span><ul><li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:normal">Bachelor's degree</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:normal">Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:normal">1 year of experience in merchandise planning, site merchandising, demand planning, supply chain or related business team</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:normal">1 year of experience communicating and partnering with vendors/3rd party</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:normal">1 year of experience performing data analysis</span></span></span></li></ul><br><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:normal"><b>What's in it for you</b></span><br><br><span style="line-height:normal">We're committed to helping our people thrive at work and at home. We offer generous benefits that address your total well-being and provide support as you need it, especially key moments in your life.</span><br><br><span style="line-height:normal">Our benefits include:</span></span></span><ul><li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:normal">Competitive pay</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:normal">Generous employee discount</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:normal">Physical and mental well-being support</span></span></span></li></ul><br><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:normal"><b>About us</b></span><br><br><span style="line-height:normal">As part of the Best Buy team, you'll help us fulfill our purpose to enrich lives through technology. We bring that to life every day by humanizing and personalizing tech solutions for every stage of life - in our stores, online and in customers' homes.</span><br><br><span style="line-height:normal">Our culture is built on deeply supporting and valuing our amazing employees who make it all possible. We're committed to being a great place to work, where you can unlock unique career possibilities. Above all, we aim to provide a place where you can bring your full, authentic self to work now and into the future. Tomorrow works here.™</span><br><br><span style="line-height:normal">Best Buy is an equal opportunity employer</span></span></span> <p> Position Type: Full timePandoLogic. Keywords: Demand Planner, Location: Minneapolis, MN - 55423