Homeoffice Commercial Analytics Manager (Remote Available) bei S&S Activewear

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ABOUT US

S&S Activewear is a leading North American, tech-enabled specialty distributor of imprintable apparel, including t-shirts, fleece, athletic wear, headwear, workwear, scrubs and accessories. We pride ourselves on being the “critical link” that enables our 100+ brand partners such as Adidas, Columbia and Gildan to reach our hyper-fragmented base of customers, comprised of apparel decorators, eRetailers and promotional products distributors that embellish apparel items for diverse end consumer use cases (e.g., everyday wear, concerts, fitness attire, life events, team sports, etc.). At S&S, we differentiate in the market through a customer service focus, strategic product portfolio, world-class distribution infrastructure, a collaborative growth culture and a relentless focus on technology and innovation. 

Our success has compounded since the Company’s humble beginnings in 1988 as a regional t-shirt distributor to a leading, multi-billion-dollar value-added distribution platform that drives market penetration for our suppliers while enabling the growth, operations and fulfillment for a diverse range of customers across channels and business sizes.  We strive to be the apparel distributor of choice while inspiring and fostering growth for customers, employees and suppliers through our core values of service, deep relationships, innovation, continuous improvement and accountability.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Commercial Analytics Manager is responsible for providing insights and recommendations that will directly influence strategic initiatives and overall business objectives. Reporting to the Director, Commercial Analytics, the manager will be a strategic thinker with highly competent analytical skills. This role will drive business growth and profitability by analyzing commercial data and providing actionable insights to drive business growth and optimize commercial strategies. By using multiple data sources, both internal and external, to evaluate and communicate analytics for supporting organizational needs and functions. They will play a critical role in helping the company make informed decisions by leveraging strategic analytics and industry knowledge. Additionally, this role, along with their direct reports, will provide ongoing reporting, quantitative and qualitative analysis and recommendations based on a variety of sources. Collaboration and overall partnership with field sales, upper management, marketing, merchandising, operations, and finance to ensure profitable, successful, and financially rigorous execution of business plan objectives.

Monday Friday, Full-Time, Exempt 

Remote Available 

WHAT YOU WILL DO 

• Oversees the management of Analyst(s) in alignment with the business goals and objectives.
• Utilizes commercial data from various sources to conduct thorough analysis and identify trends, patterns, and opportunities, as part of the business performance management process, as well as on ad hoc projects.
• Generates actionable insights and recommendations to improve commercial effectiveness, efficiency, and revenue generation.
• Develops and maintains performance dashboards, reports, and metrics to track key performance indicators (KPIs) and communicate insights to stakeholders.
• Evaluates and improves processes, methodologies, and tools to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Incorporates AI and other analytic techniques over time.
• Identifies bottlenecks, gaps, and areas for improvement across commercial functions and proposes solutions for streamlining and maximizing efficiencies.
• Monitors and analyzes market dynamics, competitors, and industry trends to identify opportunities and challenges.
• Provides analytical support and insights for strategic projects, new product launches, and pricing strategies.
• Acts as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, providing guidance and recommendations based on data-driven insights.
• Leads and mentors the team of Analysts, fostering their personal growth and ongoing development.
• Provides input to Commercial Strategy in the development of commercial plans. 
• Provides input to Commercial Strategy and FP&A in the development and improvement of rolling, annual and long-term forecasts.

 WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in data analytics, ideally with a sales/commercial focus 
  • Ability to clearly synthesize and analyze data from a variety of internal and external data sources.
  • Advanced level of analytical skills and the ability to use internal systems and syndicated data sources.
  • Excellent interpersonal, customer service, analytical/problem solving, problem management, presentation development, presentation, and communications skills
• Experience in apparel, distribution, and b2b all a plus.
• Experience directly managing, growing, and mentoring highly functioning analysts.
• Ability to translate business objectives into goals and measurements.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts in ways that sales leaders and other functions will understand.
• Experience identifying and calculating key performance metrics and related data platforms.
• Advanced analytical skills, including comfort manipulating and analyzing large datasets, experience building complex and dynamic Excel models, deep familiarity with BI/visualization tools (Power BI preferred)
• Familiarity with data infrastructure and ability to write queries for data validation (SQL preferred)
• Familiarity with Generative AI and current and potential future applications to forecasting, performance management, and insight generation.
• Excitement and ability to learn new tools and advance analytical capabilities quickly, mindset for continuous improvement.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and related experience required.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. 

Working Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

S&S Activewear welcomes people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to creating a diverse culture and supporting human growth. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. We conduct business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. Our policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer, and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons. S&S participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.  This job offer is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check.