Portfolio Analyst

Position at OFM

HNI Corporation is a global family of brands for the workplace and home dedicated to enhancing the spaces where we live, work, and gather. We pride ourselves on fostering an environment where we make a positive impact on others; upholding our beliefs in integrity, inclusion and belonging.

What We Need

• We are adding a Portfolio Analyst to our OFM team in Holly Springs, NC!

What you’ll do: The Portfolio Analyst is responsible for managing all merchandising activity in their assigned market category. They will collaborate with leadership to deliver business performance reviews, guide marketing efforts; executing the portfolio management strategy to meet business needs and build long term strategic value for the business. This role influences and drives the overall performance of the product portfolio in their market category by establishing market insights, financial planning, establishing revenue targets, developing pricing strategies, and managing trade partner assortment/allocation.

Essential Functions

• Partner with the Portfolio & Pricing Manager to develop and communicate the category strategy, sales, and margin goals for area of responsibility
• Develop and communicate category strategic vision, goals, and insights from a customer and marketplace perspective, to support profitable unit sales growth
• Oversee product lifecycle; managing cross-functional relationships, product pricing, and project management to drive maximum productivity from launch to discontinuation
• Ensure merchandise strategies and assortment plans meet business objectives, aligning with customer needs
• Conduct extensive market research, trend analysis, and customer insights highlighting product and marketing priorities and opportunities
• Partner with marketing teams to build marketing plans that will enhance the overall brand, drive customer traffic and deliver return on investment; all while managing the customer and channel impact associated with assortment changes, product discontinuations, price adjustments, and promotional activities
• Collaborate with Sales & Operations Planning to accurately forecast product category and allocate inventory between customers effectively
• Participate in projects as appropriate to ensure the success of the organization

What You Have

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree required, Business or related field preferred
• At least 1 year of relevant business and analytical experience required, 3+ years preferred
• Merchandising expertise preferred

What You’re Good At

• Proven ability to effectively manage areas of responsibility to achieve financial targets based on knowledge of market, customer, and competition
• Ability to lead and effectively influence cross functional project teams; realizing high quality, well communicated, predictable outcomes
• Trustworthy business leader who can create a collaborative relationship/partnership with sales, marketing, product, and operations teams, as well as customers and partners as required
• Demonstrated critical thinking ability, strong organization, and multi-tasking skills
• Strong listening, verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Has a continuous improvement mindset
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and high integrity
• Adapts to shifting business environment
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Negotiation skills and decision-making ability
• Intermediate to advanced Excel Skills

HNI Corporation (NYSE: HNI) is a manufacturer of workplace furnishings and building products, operating under two segments. The workplace furnishings segment is a leading global designer and provider of commercial furnishings, going to market under multiple unique brands. The residential building products segment is the nation’s leading manufacturer and marketer of hearth products.

HNI Corporation was recognized in 2018, 2019, and 2020 for the diversity of our Board of Directors and was named in 2020 and 2021 as one of America’s Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek.

How we act today protects how we live tomorrow. Check out our 2020 CSR Report here: https://www.hnicorp.com/social-responsibility

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), are not just core beliefs at HNI – they are operational imperatives. We value each other’s differences in experiences and ideas to solve problems and better serve our customers. Take a look at our DEI goals here: https://www.hnicorp.com/diversity-equity-and-inclusion

Daily Pay – we offer a voluntary benefit to gain immediate access to a percentage of your next paycheck without having to wait until pay day!

We also invite you to visit us at www.HNICorp.com to learn more!

Our company endeavors to make www.hnicareers.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at 563-272-7400 or via email at [email protected] The Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, ancestry, nationality, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or on any other basis prohibited by law (except where an attribute is a bona fide occupational qualification).