Commercial Space Business Analyst,

Job Description

As a Commercial Space Business Analyst, your main focus will be to optimize assortment mix and size of offer; Secure project implementation & execution; and Support global functions in the development and roll-out of tests and other.

This on-site role reports into our Commercial Manager and is based out of Toronto Support Office.

A Day in the Life

Working at H&M means no two days are ever the same, but a typical day will include the following responsibilities*

• Optimize assortment mix and size of offer
• Provide commercial input to portfolio strategy based on sales performance and demand through catchment area analysis
• Coordinate with Continent SP on replenishment adjustments and stock blocking in case of sudden changes in store performance (e.g., due to rebuilds or external disruptions such as nearby construction)
• Set the omni commercial business case, assortment mix and ideal store capacity for new stores, rebuilds and portfolio optimizations, using relevant toolbox
• Optimize assortment mix and size of offer
• Provide commercial input to portfolio strategy based on sales performance and demand through catchment area analysis
• Coordinate with Continent SP on replenishment adjustments and stock blocking in case of sudden changes in store performance (e.g., due to rebuilds or external disruptions such as nearby construction)
• Set the omni commercial business case, assortment mix and ideal store capacity for new stores, rebuilds and portfolio optimizations, using relevant toolbox
• Ensure interior tracking is performed in Sales Market every season and gather the needed input to understand ideal store space capacity for future projects
• Secure project implementation & execution
• Execute allocation actions for all store projects (new stores, rebuilds, closures and SP10), aligned with project phase planning and coordinating timeline with logistics and area teams
• Perform on-site visits with Visual Project Lead, to ensure strong commercial execution and optimal customer experience
• Follow up project performance on and share learnings with Sales Market and Global
• Collaborate across function to secure project implementation and optimization of assortment mix and size of offer
• Collaborate with Expansion, area teams, store teams, VPLs and other relevant stakeholder to support project execution
• Give data-based feedback to Store Design (global Retail) on layout capacity to maximize sales productivity
• Support global functions in the development and roll-out of tests and other global initiatives

 

Qualifications

Who You Are:

• Formal education withing quantitively field e.g., Business or Finance considered meriting but not mandatory
• Strong analytical skills and ability to set up a business case and calculating ROI
• Skilled in linking commercial analysis with store setup and layout
• Strong project management skills
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• 2+ years in Commercial Merchandising or Expansion function
• Understanding of both Expansion and Commercial Merchandising WoW
• Understanding of supply chain and garment flow complexity
• Understanding of physical store operations and routines
• General knowledge about existing store portfolio in market

 

Additional Information

Why You’ll Love Working at H&M

• We value diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, and disability
• We pride ourselves on being a values-driven organization, guided by our 7 unique values that have been part of our success story for over 75 years
• You’ll have access to our Colleague Resource Groups (CRGs) to find community and networking opportunities among colleagues

• We are an inclusive company where you’re encouraged to be yourself at work
• You will have access to a large global talent community, where career growth and aspirations have no limits
• You’ll be able to express your personal style with our employee discount at H&M and COS

 

Compensation: salary is $97,200 **

*This job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, and responsibilities assigned for this job at the company’s discretion.