**Company Overview** Wherever you work and whatever role you fill, when you represent the Bridgestone name you know that you are a valued teammate who is part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality.” We start by offering each teammate more than just a salary. We provide formal training, competitive performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees, and a 401k plan to help build your future. We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they are allowed to bring their whole selves to work and know they are supported. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. So, show us what you’re made of. Show us the smart stuff, the tough stuff, the bold, beautiful and brave stuff. Because who you are is what we need. Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee and is the U.S. subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone Americas and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries. **Job Category** Data & Analytics **Position Summary** The Senior Assortment Analyst is a unique role within Bridgestone that offers the teammate the ability to cover a wide range of customer topics and time horizons. A successful candidate needs to have a drive for results, ability to coordinate with cross-functional business partners, excellent communication, and a strong customer focus. In order to accomplish these goals, there are several key responsibilities the analyst leads to set the team up for success. First, the role works closely with their sales counterpart to establish monthly deliverables and agendas for customer meetings. Second, the analyst is responsible for coordinating weekly/bi-weekly/monthly customer meetings focused on assortment stocking plans, supply outlook, new item transitions, consumer and trade promotions, as well as winter tire sales. The role works closely with key customer contacts, Bridgestone sales, supply chain, and distribution center operations to maximize sales based off the forecast and monthly budget. This role is a critical link between the customer, sales, and Bridgestone supply chain focused on creating mutual value for both the company and our customers. **Responsibilities** + Lead the coordination of agendas and content for Collaborative customer meetings with Bridgestone sales and the cross-functional team. + Ensure key follow ups are captured and completed for each discussion with specific deliverables and deadlines. + Monitor and measure sales objectives monthly with the team to ensure all metrics are on track to deliver the budget. + Define the root cause and support team to take corrective actions during monthly meetings for any metrics that are off track. + Lead the customer through new item transitions, promotion events, and winter tire sales to maximize the sales potential of each execution. + Lead monthly customer business reviews providing analysis and recommendations for improvements focused on sell in, sell out, inventory effectiveness, order fill rates, and supply solutions. + Identify distribution and business opportunities within the customer’s merchandising plan to enable sales and share growth. + Imbed the voice of the customer into the sales organization’s decision making process and future business initiatives. + Partner with department peers on team development, engagement, and capability development. **Minimum Qualifications** + Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a master’s degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work experience + Cross-functional leadership within a matrix organization. + Excellent communication, problem solving, and storytelling capabilities. + Ability to manage complex data, infer trends, and spot patterns. + Knowledge of relevant analytical tools and techniques. + Proficient in EXCEL and a power user with Pivot Table functionality. + Ability to ensure accuracy of data and version control with forecast updates. + Understanding market, customer and end consumer trends. + Excellent project and time-management skills. + Demonstrated expertise in translating data and analysis into relevant implications. **Preferred:** + Experience within the automotive or tire industry. + Working knowledge of Alteryx, Tableau or a similar software. + Understand forecasting concepts, models, and statistical techniques. _Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law._ **Employment Eligibility** If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.