Overview
Senior Merchandising PO Analyst
The Senior Analyst will be part of PO Team where you will leverage your skills and business acumen to achieve the organization and team goals.
Job Purpose
We are actively looking for a Senior Merchandising PO Analyst to provide buying/work unit with efficient support for the item set up and PO creation work. The successful candidate must be a self-starter who can organize work priorities with supervision and responsibilities would also include taking independent decisions for low complexity problems. This role requires strong organizational skills&comma attention to detail&comma ability to meet tight deadlines&comma and creative problem solving skills
Summary & Job Functions
The Senior Analyst leads end-to-end execution of the PO creation process&comma ensuring operational excellence&comma system accuracy&comma and cross-functional alignment. This role provides subject-matter expertise&comma drives process improvements&comma and supports critical milestones related to production and delivery timelines.
Key Responsibilities
End-to-End PO Execution
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Own creation&comma review&comma and validation of complex or high-volume purchase orders in ERP/PO systems.
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Manage PO revisions&comma cancellations&comma and change tracking with full audit compliance.
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Ensure data accuracy across systems&comma proactively identifying and resolving discrepancies.
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Monitor PO progress throughout the production lifecycle and anticipate risks.
Vendor & Cross-Functional Leadership
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Partner with Vendors&comma Merchandising&comma Production&comma Sourcing&comma Planning&comma Finance&comma and Supply Chain to align on timelines&comma priorities&comma and data requirements.
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Communicate PO updates&comma risks&comma and delivery changes to stakeholders.
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Lead vendor communication for PO confirmations&comma clarifications&comma and issue resolution.
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Support alignment with global sourcing calendars and production timelines.
Operational Excellence & Insights
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Prepare enhanced PO dashboards&comma KPI tracking&comma and delivery performance analysis.
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Analyze exceptions&comma variances&comma and delays; propose corrective actions.
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Lead or support root-cause investigations for systemic PO issues.
Process Ownership & Continuous Improvement
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Maintain&comma update&comma and help document PO related SOPs and workflows.
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Identify and implement opportunities to reduce errors&comma streamline steps&comma or automate tasks.
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Support onboarding and training for new hires or system upgrades.
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Serve as a subject matter expert for PO creation and data governance.
- Core Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
- 4+ years of experience in merchandising operations, product operations, sourcing, or supply chain.
- Strong knowledge of PLM, ERP, or PO management systems.
- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, basic modeling).
- Experience working with global vendors and production calendars.
- Proven ability to manage cross functional operations and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- High attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.
- Retail, apparel, footwear, accessories, or home goods experience preferred.
Enjoy a rewarding career at Catalyst Brands Business Services&comma where we offer a competitive benefits package&comma a vibrant work environment&comma and the opportunity to make a difference at one of America's most iconic retailers.
Benefits: Medical insurance coverage&comma Accident insurance&comma Life and Gratuity insurance&comma Employee assistance program&comma creche/day care support&comma adoption assistance program&comma paid leaves&comma maternity leave&comma paternity leave&comma bereavement leave&comma adoption leave&comma compensatory leave&comma free cab services(door pick up and door drop)&commaEkin Care.
On-site amenities: Onsite sick/wellness room&comma office doctor visits&comma cafeteria services (free lunch)&commatuck shop&comma nursing/lactation room&comma footstools for expecting mothers&comma gym&comma innovation lab&comma recreation room&comma vibrant co-working spaces and meeting rooms.
Exciting location: Our office is located in one of India's largest contiguous and most-well known business parks. Spanning 15.2 msf&comma Embassy Manyata is located in a prominent growth corridor&comma which connects the international airport to the city centre.
Opportunities for growth and development: We are committed to helping our employees grow their careers and develop their skills. We offer a variety of training and development programs&comma as well as opportunities for advancement.
Collaborative and supportive culture: We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We encourage teamwork and collaboration&comma and we are always looking for ways to support our employees success.
Pay Range
INR ₹0.00 - INR ₹0.00 /Yr.
