Retail Operations Analyst

Summary

This position is a key member of the Store Operations Organization, responsible for assisting in the development and execution of processes to support data-driven decisions for the JD Finish Line & Macy’s Retail Functions. Responsible for regular, consistent, and accurate analyses and reporting. Assists in the review of overall department projects and initiatives. This individual will effectively exhibit JD Finish Line’s core values of Customer, People, Winning, Community, and Financial Responsibility in everything they do by performing the following key duties:

• Takes lead role on all retail operations team analytics.
• Create, analyze and provide actionable data to answer business questions, while ultimately providing data-driven stories to improve results for the JD Finish Line and Macy’s Retail Functions.
• Assist with planning, organizing and coordinating functions related to the operation of the business.
• Provide recommendations and suggestions for improvement in any aspects relating to increased performance.
• Perform hands-on analysis of data, in collaboration with Cross-Functional Partners, as well as JD Finish Line field organizations, on various initiatives/projects to develop goals, measure performance and make recommendations as necessary.
• Manage ad hoc projects to provide analytical support as needed.
• Develop reporting, centered around KPI’s and Financial Results, to provide Leadership with accurate and pertinent data to guide business decisions.
• Assist in the development and management of the financial budgeting and retail planning processes.
• Additional duties and projects as required.

Required Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree from a four year college or university, preferable with a business or analyst related major and 2 - 4 years’ relevant work experience. Able to manage effectively in a complex, fast-paced environment with a high sense of urgency.

Required Computer and/or Technical Skills

Should have intermediate to advanced knowledge and abilities with Microsoft Office and Google software. In particular, must be especially strong in the use of Excel, Access, PowerPoint and other comparable applications within Google and others. Effectively utilizes software to demonstrate strong financial and analytical skills.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sit for more than 6 hours per shift
• Use hands to finger, handle and feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Talk and/or hear
• Stand for up to 2 hours at a time periodically
• Walk or move from one location to another
• Occasionally may need to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch
• Lift and/or move up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 25 pounds occasionally
• Punctuality and regular attendance consistent with the company’s policies are required for the position.
• Average work week is 45-50 hours, which can vary depending on business need.
• The work environment for this position is a moderately noisy office setting.

The company reserves the right to modify this job description with or without notice. Employees may be asked to perform additional duties outside of normal job scope on a temporary basis per company policy.

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