Luke Atkinson

Category Analyst @Carvana

Phoenix, AZ, US

Conduct comparative analysis of internal and external performance reports and provide the insights and action plans to ensure each segment supports projected sales and margin forecasts-Execute root cause analysis into exceptions and trends in Segment purchasing, pricing, sales margins, and merchandising-Manage Segment pricing operations, including executing initial price targets and overseeing markdown processes that improve margins and reduce inventory turn times-Compare competitive and market intelligence analyses (e.g, mix, pricing, strategy, new models/features) to evaluate Carvana\'s competitive position-Work closely with senior leadership to create action plans to improve inventory diversity while achieving sales and margin plans-Ensure Segment diversity and mix on Carvana.com, and recommend changes to purchasing, pricing, and merchandising to match our online mix to customers\' preferences-Recommend additional changes across the business that improve overall Segment performance in line with financial / operational forecasts and Carvana strategies.

W. P. Carey School of Business – Arizona State University

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services