Brief Description

Who We Are: Schwazze (SHHwahZZ) is a purpose-driven, vertically integrated cannabis operator. We are building a leading seed-to-sale company with best-in-class dispensaries and exceptional cultivation, manufacturing, and wholesale capabilities. Driven by a high-performance culture, we combine customer focus and data-driven insights to unlock the plant’s full potential and improve the human condition.

At Schwazze, you are not just an employee—you are part of a purpose-centered, performance-driven team where your contributions matter, your growth is supported, and your potential is limitless. We lead with integrity, connection, engagement, excellence, and empowerment, fostering a culture where people thrive, communities flourish, and the industry moves forward. These values define our commitment to creating a supportive, positive workplace while delivering exceptional customer experiences.

For more information, please visit our website: www.schwazze.com

Job Title: Merchandising Analyst

Salary Range: $70,000-$80,000

Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Location: Denver, Colorado (Main Office) | Boulder, CO (Satellite Office)

Position Objective

The Merchandising Analyst serves as a critical analytical and operational support partner to the Merchandising organization, enabling data-driven decision-making across categories, banners, and markets. This role is responsible for ensuring data accuracy, producing actionable insights, and supporting category performance through reporting, pricing analysis, inventory visibility, and vendor evaluation. This individual must understand how to gather data and provide critical performance insights at an executive level, including product performance assessment, shelf space value analysis, identification of dying products, and recommendations for category gaps and benchmarking demand.

Essential Functions

Data Management & System Support (25%)

Maintain and support the backend data infrastructure for merchandising and retail reporting, ensuring data integrity across systems, banners, and categories
Support data migration, normalization, and validation efforts related to mergers, acquisitions, and system integrations
Maintain and update master category and item files, including pricing, cost, margin targets, tiering, and inventory guidelines
Ensure accuracy and consistency of data used in dashboards, reports, financial summaries, and category reviews
Serve as a point of coordination for resolving data discrepancies between POS, inventory, finance, and merchandising systems

Reporting & Analytical Support (35%)

Analyze sales, margin, inventory, and promotional performance across categories to identify trends, risks, and growth opportunities
Build, maintain, and enhance recurring scorecards, dashboards, and KPIs including sell-through, inventory turns, aging, margin mix, and promotional ROI
Support pricing analysis using competitive benchmarks, internal performance data, and market intelligence tools (e.g., BDSA or similar)
Provide analytical support for assortment frameworks such as Good/Better/Best, tiered pricing, and category role definitions
Deliver clear, concise insights to Category Managers and leadership to inform decisions and recommendations

Category & Vendor Support (25%)

Partner closely with Category Managers to support SKU rationalization, category strategy execution, and new item launches
Evaluate vendor performance, pricing changes, cost structures, and promotional activity using standardized scorecards and metrics
Support vendor negotiations and line reviews by preparing data, analyses, and performance summaries
Assist with assortment resets, category transitions, and promotional planning through analytical preparation and post-event analysis

Process Improvement & Tool Development (15%)

Support the standardization and continuous improvement of merchandising reporting, analytical tools, and workflows
Assist in developing scalable reporting frameworks that support growth across multiple banners and markets
Improve data visualization, automation, and reporting efficiency to reduce manual effort and increase insight velocity
Contribute to best-practice merchandising analytics that enable consistency, transparency, and accountability

Critical Analytical Competencies

Executive-Level Insight Generation

Translates complex data into clear, actionable insights that executives can use to make strategic decisions
Identifies key performance drivers and risks without being asked, proactively surfacing critical issues
Presents findings with business context and recommended actions, not just data dumps
Tailors communication style and level of detail to audience (executives need different insights than category managers)

Product Performance Assessment

Assesses product performance at granular levels: SKU, banner, store, time period
Identifies products that are dying (declining sales velocity, aging inventory, compressed margins)
Analyzes contribution margin by product to understand true profitability, not just revenue
Tracks product lifecycle patterns and signals when items need promotional support, repositioning, or discontinuation
Compares performance across banners to identify execution gaps or assortment opportunities

Shelf Space Value & Assortment Optimization

Calculates sales per square foot and dollars per linear foot to optimize space allocation
Identifies low-productivity SKUs that are consuming valuable shelf space
Recommends space reallocation based on category growth, margin contribution, and customer demand
Analyzes adjacencies and cross-sell opportunities to inform merchandising placement strategies
Supports planogram optimization with data on product velocity and basket attachment

Category Gap Analysis & Demand Benchmarking

Identifies missing items in categories by comparing assortment to competitive benchmarks and market data
Uses external benchmarking data (BDSA, competitor shopping) to quantify assortment gaps and opportunities
Analyzes customer behavior and search patterns to identify unmet demand
Recommends new item introductions based on market trends, competitive activity, and category strategy
Quantifies the financial opportunity of closing assortment gaps (estimated incremental revenue and margin)
Tracks category performance against market benchmarks to measure share capture and competitive positioning

Requirements

Required Knowledge, Skills & Competencies:

Foundational understanding of retail merchandising concepts including pricing, margin, assortment, promotions, and inventory management
Familiarity with category management principles and how analytics support commercial decision-making
Advanced proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables, formulas, lookups, and data modeling
Experience working with BI or visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau preferred
Strong ability to analyze large datasets and synthesize findings into clear, actionable insights
Ability to communicate analytical findings clearly to non-technical partners
Strong collaboration skills and comfort supporting multiple Category Managers and cross-functional stakeholders
Ability to operate effectively in an evolving, acquisition-driven organization with comfort navigating ambiguity

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Business, Analytics, Finance, Retail, Supply Chain, or related field preferred
1-3 years of experience in merchandising analytics, retail analysis, business analysis, or a related support role
Experience analyzing sales, margin, inventory, and promotional data required
Experience supporting growth, system changes, or M&A integrations is a plus

Working Conditions (Schedule, Environment, Travel)

This role follows a hybrid schedule of up to two remote days and three on-site days.
Schedule may vary depending on the needs of the business, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Primarily office based with frequent time spent in the retail stores to stay close to the customer experience and execution of merchandising strategies.
Ability to obtain and maintain an active Marijuana Enforcement Division (MED) badge in the state of Colorado.

Summary

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Pet Insurance
EAP Programs
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Discount at all Schwazze Retail locations

Schwazze is committed to fairness and equality of opportunity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

To be considered for this position your application must be submitted by March 16th, 2026. If after said date the position is not filled, applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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