A/P Data Analyst

Title: Data Analyst | Asset Protection

Classification: Non-exempt

Reports To: Director of Shrink Management & Systems Operations

Job Description

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Designs and develops ad hoc reports and new reporting techniques using multiple reporting techniques systems to generate potential case leads and identify new types of dishonest activity.
• Maintains the organization's effectiveness and efficiency by defining, delivering, and supporting strategic plans for growth and implementing this growth in the department.
• Manage projects to establish exception management structures and principles geared towards

Various exception-based reporting applications.

• Completes projects by coordinating resources and timetables with other departments.
• Recommends exception-based reporting strategies, policies, and procedures by evaluating

organization outcomes; identifying problems; evaluating trends; anticipating requirements.

• Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organizational standards.
• Performs analysis, identifying dishonest employees and theft activity through the use of

exception-based reporting.

• Works closely with Investigators, Auditors, and APDM’s to facilitate investigations of

theft, policy violations, and/or criminal activity.

• Initiates case leads and provides actionable data and offers investigative support to drive

Successful case closures by using investigative resources and related technologies as directed.

• Creates and develops training plans for Asset Protection Data Programs
• Performs other responsibilities, functions and/or projects as requested.
• Provides statistical reporting.
• Analyzes shrink data across stores, departments, and time periods to identify root causes,

trends, and high-risk areas impacting the Shrink Management Program.

• Develops and maintains shrink dashboards and analytical reports to monitor the program

effectiveness, measure loss reduction initiatives, and support data-driven decision making.

• Partners with Asset Protection leadership and Shrink Management Committee members to evaluate shrink performance metrics and recommend corrective actions based on analytical findings.
• Utilizes exception-based reporting to proactively identify shrink drivers and support continuous improvement of the Shrink Management Program.

Knowledge and Skills:

• The ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and adjust quickly to urgent matters.
• The ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Initiative-taking to be successful in a demanding environment with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and people skills.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training, and

experience

• Prior exception-based reporting experience
• Advanced Expert Microsoft Excel
• At least 3 - 5 years of experience as a Data Analyst

Physical Demands

Will be required to spend long hours sitting and using office equipment and computers. May also

Have to do some light lifting of supplies and materials from time to time. Ability to lift to 30

lbs. independently and up to 50 lbs. with assistance.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a non-exempt level position. The work schedule may change based on business needs.

Therefore, flexibility in daily hours and days worked is required, including weekends. Standard

schedule is Monday – Friday; 8 am-5 pm. Some travel is required (10%), including overnight stays, across all Vallarta store locations. Mileage reimbursement program for approved business travel.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and employees may perform other duties as

directed. All employees are expected to perform any reasonable task or request that is

consistent with fulfilling company goals and objectives.