Erica Rodgers
Grand Rapids,MI
Summary
Hardlines Business Analyst specializing in merchandising with proven experience in supporting buying teams and driving pricing strategies at Meijer. Expertise in data analysis leading to actionable merchandising decisions and enhanced category performance. Recognized for effective communication skills and commitment to high-quality project execution.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Analyst
Meijer
Grand Rapids, MI
08.2023 - Current
- Delivered analytics and reporting for merchandising teams, focusing on pricing trends and category performance.
- Managed product lifecycles, including new item forecasts, demand planning, promotional flow execution, and end‑of‑life analysis.
- Resolved critical business and product flow issues, addressing competitive market/store challenges through remedy solutions.
- Created purchase orders aligned with receipt plans, communicated variances, and ensured inventory turn goals.
- Supported category managers with actionable insights that influenced buying and SKU decisions.
- Enhanced accuracy and speed of KPI dashboards utilized in weekly leadership reviews.
- Collaborated cross-functionally to improve data accuracy and ensure workflow reliability.
- Recognized for effective communication, initiative, and consistent execution of tasks.
Corporate Intern
Meijer
Grand Rapids, MI
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Completed analytics projects that supported merchandising and operational teams.
- Led a project to enhance consumer perception of on‑shelf value while analyzing and understanding shopper behavior.
- Gained experience supporting vendor communication and cost/price verification.
- Demonstrated high potential through analytical accuracy and initiative.
Retail Associate
Kohl’s
Angola, Indiana
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Hands-on merchandising experience including inventory flow, product presentation, and customer engagement.
- Strengthened understanding of consumer behavior and store-level execution.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - Entrepreneurship
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI05-2023
Skills
- Problem Solving
- Microsoft Excel & Power BI mastery
- Supply Chain operations
- Vendor Collaboration
- Product lifecycle management
- Data Visualization & Reporting
- SKU Performance Tracking
- Inventory Management
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
Leadership Achievements
Silver Lining Award, 2024, Illustrated strong work ethic while also seeing the positive in anything and everything
Captain, Varsity Gymnastics Team, 2019, Demonstrated leadership, discipline, and team coordination.
Timeline
Business Analyst
Meijer
08.2023 - Current
Corporate Intern
Meijer
05.2022 - 08.2022
Retail Associate
Kohl’s
05.2021 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - Entrepreneurship
Central Michigan University