Essor

Retail Operations Associate

Essor

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Minneapolis • Minnesota • United States

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Salary

💰 $50,000 - $60,000 per year

About the role

  • Manage and analyze demand forecasts to support order accuracy, replenishment, and inventory health.
  • Collaborate with supply chain, sales, and vendor partners to adjust demand plans based on trends, promotions, and sales performance.
  • Review and approve sales orders to ensure alignment with forecast expectations, stock levels, and retailer requirements.
  • Conduct regular sales performance analysis by account and product category to identify trends and opportunities.
  • Build strong relationships with vendor and retail partners to align on promotions, launches, and key supply chain initiatives.
  • Strong interest in AI and emerging technologies, with the ability (and willingness) to be trained to build and maintain mini-apps, dashboards, workflows, and automation tools to improve operational efficiency.

Requirements

  • 2+ years of experience in retail, CPG, sales operations, demand planning, or analytics.
  • Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs); experience with forecasting tools is a plus.
  • Detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable managing multiple priorities.
  • Strong communicator capable of interfacing with vendors, retailers, and cross-functional teams.
  • Proactive problem-solver with the ability to troubleshoot operational challenges.
  • Collaborative team player able to work independently and drive results.
Benefits
  • A supportive, diverse and global team with a growth mindset.
  • A scaling company with great industry professionals.
  • A flexible (hybrid) working environment.
  • Great opportunities to get involved with exciting projects.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
analytical skillsdetail-orientedorganizational skillscommunication skillsproblem-solvingcollaborationindependenceproactivityrelationship buildingmulti-tasking