Overview As a Merchandise Analytics Intern, you will assist in analyzing and optimizing our merchandising strategies by leveraging data and collaborating with cross-functional teams. This role offers hands-on experience in merchandise performance analysis, reporting, and process improvement, providing a valuable opportunity to develop your analytical skills and contribute to key business initiatives. Overview of Responsibilities As a Merchandise Analytics Intern, you will have the opportunity to dive deep into the world of data analysis and merchandising strategy, gaining practical experience. By leveraging advanced reporting tools and collaborating with various teams, you’ll play a key role in analyzing merchandise performance and developing actionable insights. You will assist in managing and ensuring the accuracy of item data, create and enhance metrics and dashboards. This internship will not only allow you to apply your analytical skills in a real-world setting but also offer exposure to strategic decision-making processes, process improvement, and cross-functional teamwork, providing a comprehensive understanding of how data drives business success in merchandising. Responsibilities: Analyze Merchandise Performance: Utilize reporting tools and dashboards to generate insights on merchandise performance, facilitating data-driven decision-making. Create Reports: Collaborate with cross-functional partners to build and deploy reports related to key merchandising strategies. Evaluate Metrics: Assess key merchandising pillars (pricing, promotion, assortment) and communicate complex findings to non-analytical team members. Develop Dashboards: Work with IT and business stakeholders to develop and enhance metrics and dashboards for monitoring data quality. Support Planning: Aid in the annual planning process and ongoing evaluations of key merchandising initiatives. Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and make recommendations to enhance efficiency. Skills: Strong attention to detail and analytical skills. Ability to solve problems using data analysis techniques. Intermediate proficiency in Excel, including VLOOKUP and PivotTables. Quick learner with the ability to navigate and utilize database systems and protocols. Effective verbal and written communication skills across all levels of the organization. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Pursuing a BA/BS degree in economics, business, finance, statistics, or a related field. Qualifications Current enrollment in a BA/BS program in business, finance, statistics, or a related field. Demonstrated interest or prior coursework in product analysis or financial management is a plus. Benefits In addition to a rewarding career, Sprouts offers a comprehensive program to help support you and your family. These programs include: Competitive pay Sick time plan that you can use to support you or your immediate families health Vacation accrual plan Opportunities for career growth 15% discount for you and one other family member in your household on all purchases made at Sprouts Flexible schedules Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 401(K) Retirement savings plan with a generous company match Company paid life insurance Contests and appreciation events throughout the year full of prizes, food and fun! Eligibility requirements may apply for the following benefits: Bonus based on company and/or individual performance Affordable benefit coverage, including medical, dental and vision Health Savings Account with company match Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care Company paid short-term disability coverage Paid parental leave for both mothers and fathers Paid holidays Get Paid Every Day! Sprouts Farmers Market offers DailyPay - if you’re hired as an eligible employee, you’ll be able to transfer the money you’ve already earned at no extra cost, and get it the next business day, for free. We offer DailyPay so you don’t have to wait for payday to access the money you’ve already worked for. With DailyPay, you can see how much you’ve made every day and you can transfer your money any time before payday. You can learn more by visiting https://www.dailypay.com/partners/sprouts-farmers-market/. Why Sprouts Grow with us! If you have a passion for inspiring people and a flair for fresh food, consider applying for a job at Sprouts! With a focus on customer service, our neighborhood grocery stores offer high-quality, farm fresh produce, natural meats, plenty of scoop-your-own bulk goods and much more in a fun, friendly, old-fashioned farmer’s market setting. Come grow your career in healthy living with a fast-paced, rapidly growing company and teams that pride themselves on empowering others along their journey. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Sprouts’ management reserves the right to amend and change duties, responsibilities, and requirements to meet business and organizational needs as necessary. 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