Data Analyst

Location: Bellevue, WA 12+ month contract Compensation: $32-$39 Hourly DOE / Full Benefits Hybrid Schedule / 40 hours per week U.S. Citizen or Green Card Required Data Analyst (Merchandising / Ecommerce) We are seeking a Data Analyst for a 12+ month contract role. Our client is a subsidiary of a company based in Japan with offices located in Bellevue, WA. This is an incredible opportunity to become part of a diverse team of talented, enthusiastic people who enjoy working with one of the most popular children’s entertainment properties in the world! Job Summary: As a Data Analyst, you’ll play a vital role in maintaining accurate line plan data and ensuring timely communication of updates across cross-functional teams. You’ll manage data across multiple systems, understand product line architecture, and support ad hoc projects. In addition, you’ll ensure reports are functioning correctly and will help drive data integrity, process efficiency, and strategic decision-making across the Category Management team. The role is perfect for a team player with drive, curiosity, and strong interpersonal skills and who knows how to build relationships and deliver results in a complex and fast-paced environment. What you’ll do • Act as a liaison between the Category Merchandising, Production, Logistics, Merchandise Development and Project Management teams • Assist the merchants in developing, implementing, and managing new scalable processes related to business and product strategy • Autonomously manage product data entry, integrity and accuracy • Support the launch of new systems by validating, integrating, and maintaining accurate product and operational data. • Create ad hoc reports based on business needs (i.e. management requests, inventory & sales reporting, etc.) • Coordinate and schedule meetings and help with meeting preparation as required. • Perform other duties as assigned What you’ll bring • 1-2 years relevant experience in a product, merchandising, retail sales, or buying role. • Bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising, Marketing, or related field • Additional one-year related experience in place of a degree • Analytical Skills and understanding of Merchandising KPIs. • Strong verbal and written communication skills, both formal and informal • Ability to work independently, balance multiple priorities at once and meet tight deadlines • Tolerance for ambiguity • Ability to manage against a calendar with critical milestones and subsequent deliverables • Thorough attention to detail, understanding the importance of consistency • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills • Strong computer skills, including proficiency in MSFT (Excel, PowerPoint) • Ability to lift and carry samples and bags weighing up to 50lbs