**Job Description** This position is key to surpassing financial targets through strategic product placement, impactful signage, and timely product deliveries. Analyzing sales, on hands and program performance will allow the Retail Analyst to make recommendations that will help maintain optimal store inventory levels for the retail stores at Colonial Williamsburg. Other responsibilities include merchandise distribution to stores, serving as the point person for ensuring merchandise flows smoothly from the warehouse out to stores by working with both the warehouse leadership and Operations Manager. Support of the Senior Buyer will allow store set up and merchandise levels are consistent with plans. This position will support store teams by being the point of contact for the stores merchandise requests and needs. This position will also support projects essential to the success of our merchandising strategies, maintaining high standards that meet client and consumer expectations and shaping the shopping experience. **Job Responsibilities** ? Sets up new vendors and creates items in POS System, issues Purchase Orders and maintains data integrity (UPC, Product Description, Cost, Retail Price, Inventory, etc.) for products purchased ? Assists with physical store inventories, stocking stores, merchandising and creating new product information for retail stores teams as needed. ? Works with Senior Retail Buyer and Visual Merchandising Manager to plan store planograms and assist with revisions seasonally. ? Analyzes, recommends and maintains optimal store inventory levels. Recommends stock balancing and min max levels for all stores. ? Assists store teams in managing assortments set by Buyer ? Participates in assortment planning process and makes recommendations to support allocation strategies. Provides analysis and research to support allocation and stock levels. ? Works with Warehouse manager to help guide distribution strategies to optimally time replenishments. ? Reviews case packs, order flow recommendations and store feedback related to assortment ? Analyzes store-level inventory productivity and makes recommendations for adjustments to merchandise to leadership based on business trends ? Consumable purchase order management responsibilities including the creation, communication and execution of purchase orders utilizing internal systems as well as vendor support ? Leads the tracking and coordination of new items to ensure a smooth transition from warehouse to stores. **Qualifications** ? Associates degree in Merchandising or related field preferred or equivalent experience. ? Experience working as a buyer or buyer assistant for a mid to large volume store. ? Working proficiency of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. ? Experience working as a merchandiser, stocker or cashier. ? Excellent time management skills and ability to handle multiple tasks and ? projects concurrently. ? Must be able to work independently. ? Proficiency with computer applications related to the retail industry. ? Excellent written and verbal skills. **About Aramark** **Our Mission** Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law. **About Aramark** The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter .