Data Analyst – Sourcing Inventory Analytics

Job Description

Data Analyst, Central Merchandise Operations | Signet Jewelers

The Tone:
This is an entry-level, full-time role at Signet Jewelers. Signet Jewelers is the world’s largest retailer of diamond jewelry, operating more than 2,800 stores under iconic brands like Kay Jewelers and Zales. This position is crucial for transforming complex data into actionable insights that drive smarter business decisions, directly influencing sourcing strategies and vendor partnerships. It plays a key role in optimizing inventory management and data integrity, building the reporting foundation that helps leadership make critical decisions.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Not specified

• Team: Sourcing team within Central Merchandise Operations
• Mission: Optimize inventory management and data integrity, ensuring accurate governance of SKU/Merchandise lifecycle status and cost ownership.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Co-Pilot), SQL (preferred)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Maintain SKU attributes: Update SKU lifecycle status, Season Code, Ownership, Tariff, and other inventory cost-related attributes in relevant systems.
• Analyze inventory productivity: Analyze and report on inventory productivity metrics, identifying opportunities for improvement and tracking success.
• Support data governance: Support governance processes for SKU data, ensuring compliance with internal standards and accuracy across systems.
• Collaborate on data issues: Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Merchandising, Finance, IT) to resolve data discrepancies and support inventory projects.
• Assist with database tasks: Assist with database management tasks, including data entry, validation, and basic analysis.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Business or Merchandising. This is an entry-level role.
• Experience: No prior experience required.
• Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Co-Pilot), strong attention to detail, organizational skills, understanding of database management concepts, effective communication skills.
• Bonus: SQL knowledge is preferred, and an internship or coursework in inventory, merchandising, or business analytics is a plus.