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senior research analyst

The Home Depot

<div><div>Position Purpose:
The Senior Analyst, Quantitative Research supports the Banner Pricing Team within Orange Apron Media by producing prescriptive analytics, quantitative business insights and actionable visualizations that enable executive decision-making around ad pricing, campaign budgeting and revenue optimization. The role requires the ability to frame business problems in analytical terms, rapidly distill actionable recommendations, and handle multiple conflicting priorities. Along with the required business context, the Senior Analyst will need to leverage Google BigQuery / Python for data manipulation and analysis and Tableau for dashboarding (as needed). Depending on the task assigned, the Senior Analyst will collaborate cross-functionally or operate independently, under limited supervision. 
Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>
20% Work with other departments providing analytical insight on business performance.</li><li>
20% Research and analyze business trends &amp; customer behavior data to identify opportunities for website enhancements.</li><li>
20% Analyze web analytics data as well as other offline data to evaluate site performance.</li><li>
10% Work with the Web Analyst to provide weekly Web Analytic dashboards.</li><li>
10% Takes the lead on new programs and initiatives for Web Analytics Team.</li><li>
10% Provide web analytics strategy to Specialty Channel.</li></ul> 
Direct Manager/Direct Reports:<ul><li>
Reports to Sr Manager</li><li>
Position has 0 Direct Reports</li></ul> 
Travel Requirements:<ul><li>
Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.</li></ul> 
Physical Requirements:<ul><li>
Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.</li></ul> 
Working Conditions:<ul><li>
Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.</li><li>
No travel Required</li></ul> 
Minimum Qualifications:<ul><li>
Must be eighteen years of age or older.</li><li>
Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.</li><li>
Responsible for helping others and providing on-the-job training or guidance</li><li>
Demonstrated business/financial modeling capabilities with tools such as Excel and Access</li><li>
Demonstrated skills in applying statistical analysis principles to business challenges</li><li>
Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to work well with others</li><li>
Strong analytical skills with attention to detail; self-starter</li></ul> 
Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>
Prior experience with SQL, Python and Tableau</li><li>
Machine learning experience</li><li>
Analytical skills</li><li>
Presentation skills</li><li>
Strong communication skills</li><li>
Strong people skills</li></ul> 
Minimum Education:<ul><li>
The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.</li></ul> 
Preferred Education:<ul><li>
No additional education</li></ul> 
Minimum Years of Work Experience:<ul><li>
5</li></ul> 
Preferred Years of Work Experience:<ul><li>
No additional years of experience</li></ul> 
Minimum Leadership Experience:<ul><li>
None</li></ul> 
Preferred Leadership Experience:<ul><li>
None</li></ul> 
Certifications:<ul><li>
None</li></ul> 
Competencies:<ul><li>
Action Oriented</li><li>
Collaborates</li><li>
Drives Engagement</li><li>
Communicates Effectively</li><li>
Customer Focus</li><li>
Drives Results</li><li>
Manages Conflict</li></ul></div> 
Apply End Date: 04/29/2026</div>

Sr. Analyst - Quantitative Research

Osmose Utilities Services, Inc.

<div><div>Position Summary 
Osmose is seeking a highly skilled Senior Business Analyst to join our Enterprise Project Management Office (PMO) and support enterprise-level initiatives following a large-scale organizational transformation. This role is a critical contributor within the PMO, responsible for driving clarity, alignment, and execution across a high-volume portfolio of initiatives spanning multiple business and technology domains. 
 
The Senior Business Analyst will work closely with Product Owners, business stakeholders, and technical delivery teams to elicit, analyze, and translate business needs into clear, actionable requirements that enable successful solution delivery. This is a high-visibility, fast-paced role with significant opportunity to influence enterprise solutions and help shape PMO processes, standards, and practices. 
 
Key Responsibilities 
Business Analysis &amp; Requirements Management 
<ul><li>Elicit, analyze, and document business requirements across multiple functional and technical domains.</li><li>Translate business needs into user stories, functional requirements, acceptance criteria, and specifications suitable for Agile delivery.</li><li>Facilitate discovery sessions, stakeholder interviews, requirements workshops, and working sessions.</li><li>Ensure alignment between business objectives, functional requirements, and technical solutions throughout the delivery lifecycle.</li></ul>
 
Agile &amp; Product Collaboration 
<ul><li>Partner closely with Product Owners and delivery teams to refine, prioritize, and manage backlogs.</li><li>Define clear, well-scoped, and actionable user stories.</li><li>Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog refinement, PI Planning (SAFe), daily standups, and retrospectives.</li><li>Support delivery teams operating in Scrum and/or SAFe Agile frameworks.</li></ul>
 
Cross-Functional Coordination 
<ul><li>Serve as a liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams.</li><li>Manage multiple assignments across concurrent initiatives and workstreams.</li><li>Drive clarity and alignment in complex or ambiguous problem spaces.</li></ul>
 
Process, Data &amp; Systems Analysis 
<ul><li>Develop and maintain current- and future-state business process flows, data flow diagrams, and system interaction models.</li><li>Identify gaps related to data availability, integration points, and process inefficiencies.</li><li>Support enterprise reporting and analytics efforts by defining KPIs, metrics, and data requirements.</li></ul>
 
Testing &amp; Validation 
<ul><li>Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT), including test planning, test case creation, and execution.</li><li>Validate that delivered solutions meet documented business requirements.</li><li>Assist with defect triage and resolution tracking.</li></ul>
 
Required Qualifications 
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business, Information Systems, or a related field.</li><li>5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst in enterprise environments.</li><li>Experience working across CRM, ERP, Finance, Marketing, IT, and Data domains.</li><li>Proven experience writing user stories, acceptance criteria, and functional requirements.</li><li>Experience working in Agile (Scrum / SAFe) environments.</li><li>Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.</li><li>Ability to manage multiple priorities across concurrent initiatives.</li></ul>
 
Required Certifications 
<ul><li>Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent.</li></ul>
 
Preferred Certifications 
<ul><li>IIBA certifications (ECBA, CCBA, CBAP).</li><li>SAFe certification (SA, SSM, POPM, or equivalent).</li></ul>
 
Preferred Qualifications 
<ul><li>Experience with Salesforce or other CRM platforms.</li><li>Experience with ERP or financial systems such as NetSuite or SAP.</li><li>Exposure to enterprise data platforms (Snowflake, ETL, data warehousing).</li><li>Experience using Azure DevOps, Jira, and Confluence.</li></ul>
 
Work Environment 
<ul><li>Onsite role located in Downtown Atlanta.</li><li>Collaborative, cross-functional enterprise environment.</li><li>High visibility with senior leadership and key stakeholders.</li><li>Occasional extended hours may be required during critical delivery milestones.</li></ul>
 
Why Join Osmose 
<ul><li>Contribute to enterprise-level initiatives with organization-wide impact.</li><li>Be part of shaping and maturing a growing Enterprise PMO.</li><li>High-impact role with exposure to senior leadership.</li><li>Opportunity for advancement into Lead Business Analyst, Product Owner, or PMO leadership roles.</li></ul>
 
Equal Opportunity Employer 
Osmose is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.</div></div>

Senior Business Analyst

<div>Position Purpose:
Senior Analyst, Pro Digital Experience is responsible for leading small to medium subsets of larger projects and initiatives and individual processes that bring value to The Home Depot. They must possess a high level of analytical ability to distinguish multiple components of a problem and develop conclusions using quantitative skills. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to leading teams on projects, effective communication to teams and other leaders, reviewing and understanding sales/financial data, identifying trends in business and the retail industry. A successful Senior Customer Execution Business Analyst will possess and demonstrate strong leadership skills, analytical ability, and communication. 
Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>
20% Lead Project Teams of Analysts and other associates.</li><li>
20% Perform data gathering tasks, synthesis - develop solutions, project/strategy planning and data utilization.</li><li>
20% Produce documents for teams and leadership to review and utilize.</li><li>
20% Deliver presentations to teams and executive leaders and sponsors.</li><li>
20% Build skills and knowledge including self-development, team knowledge and customer (internal) knowledge.</li></ul> 
Direct Manager/Direct Reports:<ul><li>
This position reports to Sr Manager or Manager Customer Execution</li><li>
This position has no direct reports</li></ul> 
Travel Requirements:<ul><li>
Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.</li></ul> 
Physical Requirements:<ul><li>
Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.</li></ul> 
Working Conditions:<ul><li>
Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.</li></ul> 
Minimum Qualifications:<ul><li>
Must be eighteen years of age or older.</li><li>
Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.</li></ul> 
Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>
A Master's Degree is preferred. (5 years of work experience is preferred)</li><li>
SQL/Tableau Experience is preferred (3 years of work experience is preferred)</li></ul> 
Minimum Education:<ul><li>
The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.</li></ul> 
Preferred Education:<ul><li>
No additional education</li></ul> 
Minimum Years of Work Experience:<ul><li>
3</li></ul> 
Preferred Years of Work Experience:<ul><li>
No additional years of experience</li></ul> 
Minimum Leadership Experience:<ul><li>
None</li></ul> 
Preferred Leadership Experience:<ul><li>
None</li></ul> 
Certifications:<ul><li>
None</li></ul> 
Competencies:<ul><li>
Experience leading high performing teams Consulting management and/or project management.</li><li>
Strong quantitative skills such as statistics and data analysis.</li><li>
Problem solving Strong Operations, Retail and/or field knowledge.</li><li>
Building Strong Relationships with project partners.</li></ul></div>

Sr. Analyst, Pro Digital Experience

<div>Position Purpose:
Sr. Analysts in US Retail Finance perform a variety of financial analysis to support ongoing financial operations as well as allocation of capital for investments. These roles involve close collaboration with key stakeholders to drive financial success and support strategic initiatives. The ability to work independently, combined with a highly analytical and strategic mindset, is essential for leading complex financial analyses, supporting decision-making processes, and delivering actionable insights that shape the organization&rsquo;s financial performance. Sr. Analysts may perform any and all of the following finance capabilities:
Finance Operations Support: Manage ongoing financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial statement analysis. 
Analysis and Evaluation of Projects and Investments: Evaluate and manage financial aspects of key strategic projects, providing insight into project viability, funding, and risk management. 
Data Analytics: Apply advanced analytical techniques to financial data, enabling predictive insights, trend analysis, and strategic forecasting. 
Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>
40% Planning, Forecasting, and Reporting - Lead the development of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and monthly financial reports. Utilize advanced financial modeling techniques to create detailed forecasts and provide variance analysis to explain key financial trends. Deliver clear, comprehensive reporting to senior leadership, highlighting critical insights and potential risks. Support month end close processes.</li><li>
30% Preparing and Delivering Insights - Develop and present financial analysis both visually and verbally to business leaders. Address projects and strategies, and answer questions through the lens of strong financial controllership. Provide actionable recommendations through a solid understanding of business operations and financial impacts resulting from decisions.</li><li>
20% Cross-Functional Collaboration - Sr. Financial Analysts work closely with business leaders up to and including VPs to understand their business operations. They may also partner with stakeholders across finance and accounting operations to develop strong line of sight to financial inputs and outputs so that business and financial stories can be explained.</li><li>
10% Project Based Analysis - Conduct detailed analyses for purposes of investment initiatives and capital allocation. Complete financial modeling to project &ldquo;what if&rdquo; scenarios, and explain underlying causes of possible metric variations.</li></ul> 
Direct Manager/Direct Reports:<ul><li>
This position typically reports to Manager or Sr. Manager</li><li>
This Position has 0 direct reports.</li></ul>
Travel Requirements:<ul><li>
Typically requires overnight travel less than 5% of the time.</li></ul> 
Physical Requirements:<ul><li>
Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions, there may be a need to move or lift light articles.</li></ul> 
Working Conditions:<ul><li>
Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.</li></ul> 
Minimum Qualifications:<ul><li>
Must be 18 years of age or older</li><li>
Must be legally permitted to work in the United States</li></ul>
Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite</li><li>
Working knowledge of Tableau</li><li>
Working knowledge of presentation software (e.g., Microsoft PowerPoint)</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work effectively with cross-functional teams</li><li>
Ability to draw accurate conclusions from financial documentation</li><li>
Advanced expertise in Excel and PowerPoint, including formatting, organizing thoughts, and tailoring content to the audience. Proven ability to curate and present data effectively.</li><li>
Demonstrated agility in learning and adapting to new technologies and tools.</li><li>
Strong focus on delivering accurate output by meticulously checking work before submission to ensure high-quality results.</li><li>
Exceptional attention to detail, particularly in verifying and building upon existing data and information.</li><li>
Proficiency in translating analytical insights into visual formats, including the ability to create clear, compelling graphics and sequence data to effectively tell a story and emphasize key points.</li><li>
Adaptability to organizational changes and the ability to transform to meet evolving business needs.</li><li>
Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a high degree of independence and initiative</li><li>
Advanced knowledge of SQL, GBQ, and Tableau, with a foundational understanding of analytical techniques and data visualization</li></ul> 
Minimum Education:<ul><li>
The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.</li></ul> 
Preferred Education:<ul><li>
No additional education</li></ul> 
Minimum Years of Work Experience:<ul><li>
2</li></ul> 
Preferred Years of Work Experience:<ul><li>
No additional years of experience</li></ul> 
Minimum Leadership Experience:<ul><li>
No previous leadership experience</li></ul> 
Preferred Leadership Experience:<ul><li>
No previous leadership experience</li></ul> 
Certifications:<ul><li>
None</li></ul> 
Competencies:<ul><li>
Action Oriented</li><li>
Decision Quality</li><li>
Self-Development</li><li>
Collaborates</li><li>
Communicates Effectively</li><li>
Drives Results</li><li>
Financial Acumen</li></ul></div>

Sr Financial Analyst - Data Analyst

<div>Position Purpose:
A Logistics Sr. Analyst plays a critical role in sustaining and advancing supply chain and labor management capabilities across Direct Fulfillment and distribution operations. This role leverages advanced analytics, labor management system (LMS) expertise, and PEOPLE-driven performance insights to understand, predict, improve, and control operational outcomes. The Senior Analyst is responsible for data stewardship, performance measurement, root-cause analysis, and developing actionable recommendations that drive labor efficiency, productivity, service, and cost optimization in alignment with enterprise sustainment goals. Operates with minimal supervision, the Senior Analyst independently prioritizes and executes work across multiple initiatives, applying sound judgment within established business standards and PEOPLE/labor frameworks. This role supports and leads large-scale sustainment efforts across supply chain processes, ensures performance against business cases, and partners cross-functionally to resolve systemic issues. The Senior Analyst regularly communicates insights and recommendations to leadership and serves as a mentor to Analysts, strengthening analytical capability, operational discipline, and sustainment excellence across the network. Is a self-starter who is detail-oriented, comfortable leading multiple workstreams, and skilled in stakeholder communication and influence. This role requires strong collaboration across operations, supply chain, and vendor partners to ensure sustained performance, scalability, and long-term value creation for the business. 
Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>
25% Utilizes quantitative skills to create and analyze reports to support business execution. Supports the business through ad-hoc queries, and maintains reports from a variety of resources as specific to department or organizational needs</li><li>
25% Develops business tools and solutions based on knowledge, product or technology. Identifies Logistics process improvement opportunities through strategic thinking, critical thinking and analysis</li><li>
20% Provides recommendations to senior management. Mentors and guides Logistics Analysts</li><li>
20% Performs data management through data mining/data modeling/data analysis/cost/benefit analysis/process mapping/%/or problem analysis while executing day to day processes related to area of responsibility. Develops &amp; maintains cost estimates, forecasts, and cost models. Supports business through ad-hoc queries &amp; maintains reports</li><li>
10% Manages vendor/business partner relationships</li></ul> 
Direct Manager/Direct Reports:<ul><li>
This position reports to Manager of Sr Manager</li><li>
This position has no Direct Reports</li></ul> 
Travel Requirements:<ul><li>
Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.</li></ul> 
Physical Requirements:<ul><li>
Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.</li></ul> 
Working Conditions:<ul><li>
Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.</li></ul> 
Minimum Qualifications:<ul><li>
Must be eighteen years of age or older.</li><li>
Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.</li></ul> 
Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li><div><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Mathematics, Finance, or related field; Master&rsquo;s degree preferred.</li><li>
Experience supporting and sustaining Labor Management Systems (LMS) and workforce/PEOPLE performance metrics across supply chain operations.</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain productivity, effectiveness, compliance, and payroll scorecards, identify trends/anomalies, and drive corrective actions tied to labor standards and business cases.</li><li>
Strong forecasting, scenario modeling, and capacity planning skills to support labor planning, peak readiness, and workload balancing; able to translate complex data into actionable insights.</li><li>
Experience with Six Sigma or other process improvement methodologies, including root-cause analysis, waste reduction, and sustaining standard work through scalable solutions.</li><li>
Advanced analytical and technical proficiency using Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Project, Word, Visio) along with tools such as Minitab, SQL, and VBA/Visual Basic, including Visio process mapping for documentation and sustainment.</li><li>
Proven project management and cross-functional partnership experience (Operations, IT, Engineering, vendors), with exposure to Finance/CBA or capital budgeting and the ability to clearly communicate performance insights to leadership.</li></ul></div></li></ul> 
Minimum Education:<ul><li>
The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.</li></ul> 
Preferred Education:<ul><li>
No additional education</li></ul> 
Minimum Years of Work Experience:<ul><li>
3</li></ul> 
Preferred Years of Work Experience:<ul><li>
No additional years of experience</li></ul> 
Minimum Leadership Experience:<ul><li>
None</li></ul> 
Preferred Leadership Experience:<ul><li>
None</li></ul> 
Certifications:<ul><li>
None</li></ul> 
Competencies:<ul><li>
None</li></ul></div>

Sr. Logistics Analyst (Sustainment)

<div>Position Purpose:
This is a Senior Communications Specialist within our Cyber Security organization. Protecting what matters most to our associates and consumers by securing our sensitive data and critical assets from current and emerging threats. At The Home Depot Cybersecurity consists of Architecture, Governance, Identity &amp; Access Management, Internal Threat Operations, Issue and Compliance Management, Risk Assessment/Advisory, Security Consulting, Security Operations, Service Optimization and Strategic Planning 
Analysts II perform data gathering, analysis, synthesis and develop solutions to support THD Cybersecurity practices. 
Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>
60% Analysis - Synthesize data to develop a solution, communicate the solution to stakeholders Analyze problems, structure the issue and perform analysis</li><li>
10% Collaborate - Partner cross-functionally to identify trends and resolve issues</li><li>
30% Drive Execution - Ensure initiative/project goals are met in a timely manner Implement solutions to meet customer expectations</li></ul> 
Direct Manager/Direct Reports:<ul><li>
This Position typically reports to Manager or Sr. Manager</li><li>
This Position has 0 Direct Reports</li></ul> 
Travel Requirements:<ul><li>
Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.</li></ul> 
Physical Requirements:<ul><li>
Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.</li></ul> 
Working Conditions:<ul><li>
Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.</li></ul> 
Minimum Qualifications:<ul><li>
Must be eighteen years of age or older.</li><li>
Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.</li></ul> 
Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li><div><ul><li>
Team Construction &amp; Vision: Support the foundational set-up of the Cybersecurity Communications team, defining the mission, vision, and long-term goals in partnership with team Manager and Sr. Analyst.</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>
Operational Infrastructure Development: Design and implement the team's dedicated &quot;backbone&quot; by helping to set up the necessary technology stack and engineering for a centralized intake process.</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>
Brand &amp; Template Stewardship: Build and maintain the Cybersecurity brand guidelines, templates, SLAs, playbooks, and SOPs to bring order and consistency to the team.</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>
Communication Planning &amp; Execution: Partner closely with Sr. Analyst and Corporate Communications to create and execute communication plans and written and visual communications for high-impacting security initiatives, KTLO, and crisis response, ensuring all milestones are met with high-quality, professional output.</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>
Corporate Communications Coordination: Partner heavily with Corporate Communications to ensure all Cybersecurity collateral adheres to enterprise brand standards and communications are distributed to the intended parties in a timely manner.</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>
Feedback and Data Driven Insights: Partner with Sr. Analyst to monitor feedback and sentiment from cross-functional partners and employees to identify communication needs, surface themes, and recommend data-informed improvements to Cybersecurity communications and strategies, using tools such as engagement surveys, pulse checks, and feedback channels to quantify impact over time.</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>
Crisis Communication Support: Partner with Sr. Analyst and Corporate Communications to establish an Internal Cyber Crisis Communication process. Once established, will rapidly deploy urgent crisis related communication during critical Cybersecurity incidents using preapproved templates and SLAs.</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>
Adoption Tracking &amp; Reporting: Develop tactics and identify tools to measure communication reach, comprehension, engagement, and behavioral outcomes. In collaboration with the senior cybersecurity analyst, develop and maintain dashboards with an executive snapshot that ties communication metrics to the overall program objectives.</li></ul></div></li></ul> 
Minimum Education:<ul><li>
The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.</li></ul> 
Preferred Education:<ul><li>
No additional education</li></ul> 
Minimum Years of Work Experience:<ul><li>
2</li></ul> 
Preferred Years of Work Experience:<ul><li>
No additional years of experience</li></ul> 
Minimum Leadership Experience:<ul><li>
None</li></ul> 
Preferred Leadership Experience:<ul><li>
None</li></ul> 
Certifications:<ul><li>
None</li></ul> 
Competencies:<ul><li>
Action Oriented</li><li>
Collaborates</li><li>
Communicates Effectively</li><li>
Customer Focus</li><li>
Drives Results</li></ul></div>

Cybersecurity Analyst II - Senior Communications Specialist

<div>Position Purpose:
The purpose of the Senior Data Analyst for Product Data Insights &amp; Tooling is to turn our vast item catalog into a high-performance engine for decision-making. The Senior Data Analyst is responsible for leveraging complex, large-scale data to derive actionable insights that directly influence and support executive-level merchandising strategy. This role requires a blend of advanced technical data manipulation skills and a deep understanding of retail merchandising principles to translate raw data into clear, impactful business recommendations. In this position, the Senior Data Analyst will build and support automation, leverage AI tooling, and collaborate cross-functionally in alignment with the executive strategy. The position requires knowledge of merchandising, an analytical skillset, and an entrepreneurial mindset.
Key responsibilities include:<ul><li>
Manipulating and analyzing large, complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities related to category and product performance, customer behavior, and market dynamics.</li><li>
Translating analytical findings into concise, compelling recommendations and presenting them to leadership to inform and validate merchandising strategies.</li><li>
Developing and maintaining dashboards and reports to track key performance indicators, effectively communicating merchandising insights to cross-functional stakeholders.</li><li>
Partnering with cross-functional teams to align analytical projects with overarching business goals and providing data-driven guidance.</li></ul> 
Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Represents the Merchandising function in business process evaluation, procedural development, systems requirements definition and systems functional design.</li>
Project/Initiative Management<li>-Partners with senior and department management and cross-functional teams in determining and defining business need/requirements; project plans, risk assessments, communication, implementation, training and change management</li><li>
Manages the business and project team expectations including addressing project issues, changes; May directly supervise staff members in the development, implementation and support of applications and business processes to meet the client's business requirements.</li><li>
Driving the requirements gathering efforts for a project (either development or implementation), including managing the expectations of the project manager, the stakeholders, the project team and executive management.</li><li>
Proposing alternatives and solutions to requirements management for each project that most closely aligns with the specific timetables, objectives and business issues at hand.</li><li>
Consulting with cross-functional managers, project managers, management and customers to ensure that all projects undertaken adequately address requirement related issues. Understanding the business case behind all projects, including the motivating factors for all stakeholders. Working with the Business Manager to analyze all potential opportunities to enhance, improve and refine the requirements gathering processes.</li><li>
Establishes and reports on metrics of assigned projects to gauge business value (ROI).; Audits and evaluates implemented projects (systems/processes, for example) to support continuous improvement opportunities.</li></ul> 
Direct Manager/Direct Reports:<ul><li>
Typically reports to Manager or Senior Manager Merchandise Mgt Systems</li><li>
No associates report to this role on a permanent basis, but requires the leadership of a work group: assign and review work, train and contribute to performance appraisal (but not hiring, firing or disciplinary action).</li></ul> 
Travel Requirements:<ul><li>
Typically requires overnight travel 5% to 20% of the time.</li></ul> 
Physical Requirements:<ul><li>
Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.</li></ul> 
Working Conditions:<ul><li>
Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.</li></ul> 
Minimum Qualifications:<ul><li>
Must be eighteen years of age or older.</li><li>
Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.</li></ul> 
Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business, Analytics, Data Science, or a related field.</li><li>
3-5+ years of experience in a data analytics role, preferably within a retail or merchandising environment.</li><li>
Proven expertise in manipulating and analyzing large datasets using SQL and/or other programming languages (e.g., Python, R).</li><li>
Strong proficiency with data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI.</li><li>
Excellent ability to communicate complex data concepts and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leadership.</li></ul> 
Minimum Education:<ul><li>
The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.</li></ul> 
Preferred Education:<ul><li>
No additional education</li></ul> 
Minimum Years of Work Experience:<ul><li>
5</li></ul> 
Preferred Years of Work Experience:<ul><li>
No additional years of experience</li></ul> 
Minimum Leadership Experience:<ul><li>
None</li></ul> 
Preferred Leadership Experience:<ul><li>
None</li></ul> 
Certifications:<ul><li>
None</li></ul> 
Competencies:<ul><li>
Proficient in business process evaluation and procedure development; Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of all tools, processes, methodologies and standards for requirements gathering, documentation and analysis.</li><li>
Previous experience supervising professionals</li><li>
Experience or in-depth knowledge of retail merchandising and/or logistics; possesses cross functional retail knowledge.</li><li>
Strong communication, analytical, organizational, leadership and teamwork skills; Demonstrated experience in process improvement and/or SDLC and project management methodology</li><li>
PC proficiency, including knowledge of worksheet, word processing, project management and presentation applications</li></ul></div>

Senior Analyst, Item Data Management – Data Quality

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