Overview
The Global Size Merchandising Analyst executes size activations across global affiliates and channels, managing PC9/PC13 adoption in PLM and SAP and aligning with approved size grid strategies within the Sizing Process Optimization pillar.
What you'll do
- Execute PC9/PC13 adoption and activation in PLM, aligned with the approved size grid by affiliate and channel.
- Ensure timely and accurate size activation using manual activation, RPA upload templates and other automation tools.
- Collaborate with Merchandising, Planning, and Sizing teams to deliver end-to-end size activation across pre-season, in-season, and chase products.
- Extract, validate, and consolidate data from multiple systems to monitor activation status and track execution progress.
- Identify gaps or issues and escalate or resolve as appropriate.
- Develop dashboards and reports to give stakeholders clear, timely visibility into size activation performance and status.
- Align size activation activities and timelines with the Go-To-Market (GTM) process and key planning milestones.
- Communicate critical deliverables, timelines, and dependencies to cross-functional partners.
- Follow up proactively with internal and external teams to ensure alignment and on-time execution.
- Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for size activation tools and systems, including PLM and SGMT.
- Partner with IT (Support, RPA) to troubleshoot and resolve system and process issues.
- Design and build Python-powered or Excel-based tools to automate operational workflows and improve cross-functional access to size profile and activation data.
- Identify and recommend tools and process improvements to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
- Respond promptly to ad-hoc size activation requests and urgent business needs, including chase products and last-minute system updates.
- Train internal teams and stakeholders on sizing tools (PLM, SGMT) and related processes.
- Provide ongoing guidance to drive consistent and effective system usage across the organization.
What you'll need
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain, or a related field.
- 4+ years of experience in merchandising operations, size activation, or a similar role within the retail or apparel industry.
- Proficiency in systems like PLM, SAP, and SGMT.
- Experience with RPA (Robotic Process Automation) tools and templates.
- Strong Excel skills (data analysis, pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.).
- Familiarity with reporting tools and dashboards (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong analytical skills with an eye for detail and data accuracy.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills to work across cross-functional teams.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Proven ability to build strong relationships with diverse partners and work effectively in a team environment.
Details
- Location: Bengaluru, India (Office).
- Employment type: Full time.
- Current LS&Co employees apply via their Workday account.
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