Systems Analyst-MP&A

  • Full-time

Company Description

At rue21, we believe fashion should be fun and accessible to all. As a leading specialty retailer, we’re different, we’re unique—just like you. rue21 combines a shopping experience designed to fit the individuality of our customers with a community to foster love, advocate change and empower each other through what we wear and what we do. Join our team and be #YOUinrue.

Job Description

The Systems Analyst – Merchandise Planning and Allocations is responsible for partnering with IT and MP&A business teams to support process improvement with technology solutions that drive the growth and objectives of rue21. The Systems Analyst – Merchandise Planning and Allocations will be responsible for supporting, maintaining, and training on all systems that support corporate Merchandise Planning and Allocations including: Merchandise Financial Panning and Allocations.   The Systems Analyst –Merchandise Planning and Allocations will be responsible for following the Software Development Life Cycle to assist the business in testing and implementing the latest technology solutions.  This position will also be responsible for the primary support of the systems implemented.

•    Develop and execute detailed test strategies and plans for unit, system and user acceptance testing
•    Partner with the business to translate business requirements into functional/technical specification or source system analysis documents
•    Lead technical design sessions with vendors to develop ideal solution to meet business needs
•    Act as liaison between the business and technical teams translating requirements into technical specifications
•    Responsible for designing solutions within the area of business supported and other corporate systems
•    Work with vendors that support all Merchandise Planning and Allocations systems
•    Participate as technical SME in all projects that support Merchandise Planning and Allocations initiatives
•    Support, maintain and enhance information delivery capabilities
•    Lead working sessions with key business and technical team members for the purpose of defining business outcomes and requirements
•    Seek to understand the business processes and problems; offer solutions based on leveraging the process and data flow
•    Provide analysis support as the in-house expert for assigned projects and applications
•    Respond to ad hoc analysis requests and collaborate with test resources to validate test cases and resolutions
•    Participate in all phases of the SDLC
•    Conduct application troubleshooting including some on call support
•    Complete all other duties and projects as assigned

Qualifications

•    3 or more years business systems analyst experience in retail environment 

•    Preferable experience with best in class Merchandise Planning and Allocations systems.  Exposure to MID and/or Maple Lake systems a plus
•    Passionate about understanding the data behind the “scenes” and researching the data using SQL. 
•    Experience with data gathering; including the ability to translate large amounts of data into actionable insights
•    Demonstrated strong logical and technical troubleshooting and problem solving skills
•    Demonstrated ability to build relationships with and influence business partners
•    Strong, professional and effective verbal and written communication skills
•    Self-motivated with critical attention to detail and deadlines
•    Ability to adapt well to change in direction and priority in a fast- paced and deadline-oriented environment

Experience or exposure to any of the following:

  • MID (Logility)
  • Maple Lake (Aptos)
  • Mi9
  • o9 Solutions
  • Nextall
  • BlueYonder 
  • Kinaxis 
  • E2Open

Please be aware that the Company requires all employees  who are required to travel for work regularly or sporadically to be vaccinated for COVID-19.  This position will require the successful candidate to show proof that they are fully vaccinated for COVID-19.  The Company is an equal opportunity employer, and will provide reasonable accommodation to those individuals who are unable to be vaccinated consistent with federal, state, and local law.

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Additional Information

At rue21 we believe everyone has a voice and a seat at the table. Inclusion is in our DNA, and we embrace each individual’s unique story they have to tell.

Our Benefits include:

  • Employee Discount
  • Generous PTO Allowance
  • Energetic & Innovative Culture
  • Casual Dress Code
  • Tiered Medical/Dental/Vision Plans & Life Insurance
  • Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Home & Auto)
  • 401k Retirement
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