Demand & Deployment Analyst

Victoria’s Secret & Co. is seeking a Demand and Deployment Analyst to manage store-level analytics and sales forecasting. The role involves optimizing inventory levels and deploying strategies to enhance sales and profitability while collaborating with various teams and stakeholders. Responsibilities Develop and articulate a fact-based analytical approach to store sales and inventory strategy, monitor results, and action necessary adjustments with exceptional change agility; all with the goal of delivering budgeted sales and margin and planned sell through expectations Formulate inventory deployment strategy (pre-season & in-season), as well as Store Forecast point of view, accounting for constraints and inputs, such as inventory levels by store cluster (tiering), timing of merchandise delivery, minimum presentation, and distribution of sizes to support merchandise sales plans Execute daily/weekly deployment of product to stores to improve inventory levels, maximizing sales plans/trend Be an advocate for the field and participate in occasional store travel. Spark cross-functional action that improves the complexion of store level inventory Participate in category and cross functional meetings – leverage analytics to influence decision making Consistently demonstrate analytical curiosity and socialize thoughts to drive action Work with Logistics and production partners to resolve external constraints that impact inventory flow to distribution center and stores Support and execute to testing strategies, category specific initiatives and ad-hoc analysis Support inventory management between digital and store channels Skills 1-3 years of inventory management and/or store analysis experience Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities effectively Ability to work collaboratively and influence multiple partners on business decisions and able to troubleshoot issues for best possible resolution Strong analytical skills – ability to analyze and understand quantitative data Intermediate technical skill proficiency (PC-based) using functions in Excel; demonstrated ability to learn and apply new software technology Strong communication and presentation skills: concisely presents complex information/ recommendations in terms meaningful to various audiences Bachelor's degree in business-related discipline preferred Experience in high volume, fast paced, specialty/big box retail environment or equivalent Company Overview Victoria’s Secret & Co. It was founded in 1977, and is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is