Merchandising Analyst

About this role

Who We Are We’re Dealer Tire , a family-owned, international distributor of tires and parts established in 1918 in Cleveland, OH. We’re laser focused on helping the world’s largest and most trusted auto manufacturers grow their tire business—in fact, we’ve sold more than 60 million tires to date. We’re a thriving company, and we’re looking for driven individuals to join our team. That’s where you come in! Base Pay Range: $80,580 -$90,000 As a Merchandising Analyst, your essential job functions will include the following: Tire Selection, Placement Strategy, and Product Communication for assigned Tire programs. Develop, analyze and adjust Dealer Tire ’s product strategy to adapt to changes in OEM / Dealer needs, company strategy, and tire manufacturer commitments. Leverage industry expertise and research to evaluate new tire lines/sizes based on industry knowledge, features/benefits, market trends, pricing, and gross margin opportunities to manage Dealer Tire ’s product offering to maximize profitability, revenue and volume and ensure the company’s financial objectives are met. Lead discussions and provide recommendations to a team of pricing analysts and Dealer Inventory Specialists to seek consensus on product screen enhancements. Collaborate with Supplier Relations to maximize contractual Tire Program profitability, drive growth for targeted Tire Manufacturers and provide analytical insight to drive cost concessions where applicable on new Product Screen Additions Leverage data to drive Inventory Management to develop an initial stocking strategy and forecast. Lead discussions with Dealer Inventory Specialists and Sales Teams to implement a selling strategy around new product launches. Develop and enhance the Product Positioning/Strategy to adapt to changes in dealer needs, company strategy, tire line/SKU changes, and tire manufacturer commitments. Ensure the program websites are up to date reflecting the latest product screen descriptions and features/benefits. Me