NA Go To Market Operations Analyst - Temporary (1 Year)

Gtm Operations Analyst

Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.

The GTM Operations Analyst plays an important role in supporting sales and merchandising execution for footwear and apparel. This position is central to our quarterly go to market strategy, including goal setting for Canada and tracking and reporting on assortment distribution. The role serves as a Business Analyst by reviewing key performance metrics within regional assortments and monitoring volume activity against corporate goals. The GTM Operations Analyst also provides critical leadership and support for the region's Merchandising and Go to Market capabilities, partnering with NA Merchandising to operationalize assortments and delivering essential system support to create a best in class sell in experience.

Merchandising Operations

• ERP table management. E.g., Class of Trade distribution, Exclusion table, Booking Programs.
• Maintain Merch Class and Stocking policy for the Canadian Market
• Booking Close tracking – key input into inventory purchases
• Lead SMU Product Opportunity process
• Key partner with Sales, Sales Planning, GBU Product Management & NA Merchandising to execute selling collateral (samples, catalogs, sell-in information) and Directed Assortment execution
• Key player in communication to field on Product and Assortment changes via SFDC and other vehicles
• Manager missing product recalls and inspection.
• Merchandising Analysis and Support (building profitable assortments) Enforcing merch strategy, through the DA & tiers

Business Analysis and Support

• Track and communicate hard launches and new intros to stakeholders
• Maintain and provide analysis into standardized Volume reporting (bookings, pacing, forecast) for Regional Leadership consumption
• Lead Monthly Sales Call process partnering with Cust Ops and Sales
• Enhanced Inventory reporting with focus on End of Life

Key Customers

• Merchandising, Commercial Teams, Customer Operations, Integrated Business Planning, Finance, Field Sales and Customers

REQUIRMENTS FOR SUCCESS

• Four-year college degree
• Problem-solving skills - proactively recommend solutions to various stakeholders; make decisions with limited information.
• Advanced proficiency in Power BI and Microsoft Excel, with strong analytical capabilities to build dashboards, perform complex data analysis, and interpret quantitative data to support operational decision‑making.
• Experience with ERP systems, specifically Microsoft D365.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work in a fast pace, challenging and dynamic environment
• 2+ years of sales, customer service, demand planning, forecasting, allocation or merchandising experience
• Leadership and team-building skills. Ability to direct day-to-day activities.
• Optimization mindset & Strategic thinking - designs and develop plans to optimize decisions.

Mississauga, Canada Only Pay Range: $66,123.00 - $104,517.00 Annual (actual base pay varying based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, internal equity, geographic location, and more.)

For decades we have fostered a unique culture founded on our values with a particular focus on in-person teamwork and collaboration. Our hybrid model encourages rich in-person experiences, showcasing our commitment to teamwork and connection, while providing high levels of flexibility to associates. North American office-based associates are expected to come into the office on Wednesdays, with other occasional in-office days for in-person meetings and events as needed. Our offices are fully open and amenities are available across our North American office locations.

New Balance provides equal opportunities for all current and prospective associates and takes affirmative action to ensure that employment, training, compensation, transfer, promotion and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment are provided without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, handicap, genetic information and/or status as an Armed Forces service medal veteran, recently separated veteran, qualified disabled veteran or other protected veteran.