Merchandise Analyst
Randstad USAMerchandising Data Analyst
Turn your spreadsheet skills into measurable business impact by auditing national commercial deals and recovering missed revenue. If you thrive on digging into datasets to solve real-world discrepancies, this role gives you immediate enterprise visibility and high-impact problem-solving from day one.
ROLE OVERVIEW Working within the corporate headquarters of an industr
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y-defining Fortune 25 retail leader, you will safeguard promotional revenue by investigating billing discrepancies and resolving complex pricing allowances. This 6-month contract engagement is based 100% onsite in Downtown Cincinnati, Ohio, operating on a reliable Monday through Friday schedule from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM with no mandatory overtime. You will act as the operational bridge between merchandising teams, suppliers, and accounting centers to ensure financial accuracy across nationwide retail promotions.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
• Investigate and audit promotional allowances across enterprise billing platforms to identify and recover unbilled commercial revenue.
• Build and manipulate Excel spreadsheets using pivot tables, lookup functions, and custom data views to reconcile supplier contract terms.
• Interface regularly with category managers, external brokers, retail divisions, and corporate accounting teams to resolve complex billing inquiries.
• Navigate and master enterprise data platforms—including Business Objects and specialized procurement tools—to maintain deal integrity.
• Track, research, and close out recurring promotional discrepancies while maintaining accurate audit trails for management review.
WHAT YOU BRING
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including hands-on experience building pivot tables, managing multi-column datasets, and auditing spreadsheet data.
• Strong analytical problem-solving abilities with the patience to trace billing variances back to their root cause.
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills tailored for cross-functional corporate teams and external vendors.
• Strong organizational habits and the discipline to manage daily audit workflows independently in an office environment.
• A background or coursework in business, accounting, retail merchandising, or data analysis (preferred, though transferable analytical aptitude is welcome).
WHY THIS ROLE
• Enterprise Credibility: Build your resume with hands-on systems experience inside one of the largest retail corporate networks in the United States.
• Predictable Quality of Life: Work a rare, balanced corporate schedule (8:00 AM – 4:00 PM) with zero evening or weekend overtime requirements.
• Dedicated Onboarding: Hit the ground running with 1–2 weeks of hands-on, structured mentorship and proprietary systems training.
• Tangible Business Value: Your daily output protects retail operating margins rather than simply processing administrative paperwork.
COMPENSATION This engagement offers a competitive hourly rate of $27.00/hour.