Senior Analyst, Store Initiatives and Continuous Improvement

About the position The Sr. Analyst, Best Practices will play a key role as a Store Operations partner to develop and modify best practices internal to the department and chainwide through quantitative and qualitative analyses, effective project management, and consensus building with Executives. They will coordinate with key business partners to design, test, and implement initiatives and/or technologies that reduce payroll, drive better process execution, and/or improve customer convenience. Key components of this role include an understanding of the retail industry and Store Operations policies and procedures, producing insights through advanced data analytics, managing project workstreams, collaborating directly with stores/field leaders to collect feedback, and communicating recommendations to leadership. Responsibilities • Perform comprehensive data analysis including design and conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses to identify process improvement opportunities. • Provide analytical support and strategic insight for pilot initiatives end-to-end. • Manage projects by identifying, testing, and implementing process and technology improvements. • Identify and benchmark industry/competitor best practices and technology applications. • Contribute to project management, planning, analysis, issue resolution, and creation of presentation materials for Executive-level audiences. • Collaborate cross-functionally with stakeholders to develop inclusive operational solutions. • Develop change management, communications, and training in partnership with Store Communications. • Create reporting that enables field leadership to manage project exceptions. Requirements • Bachelor's Degree required (preferably in an analytical field). • Minimum of 3 years post college experience, preferably with a top-tier consulting firm or retailer. • Outstanding analytical ability with a data-driven approach to solving problems. • Very strong quantitative skills and ability to dissect problems. • Detail-oriented approach with a drive for accuracy. • Advanced analytical and computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, PowerPoint, and Word. • High comfort level working in ambiguous, rapidly changing environments. • High degree of reliability including accountability for daily, weekly, and long-term projects. Benefits • Base salary range of $75,700 - $113,650. • Continuous learning opportunities and development. Apply tot his job