Analyst Merchant Analytics - MDM Reporting

Analyst Merchant Analytics – MDM Reporting

Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in a quantitative field
3 – 5 years in advanced analytical role, preferably in a professional services or analytics environment
Demonstrated intellectual curiosity and a passion for digital analytics and working with data
Experience with retail, data mining and relational database concepts
Excellent problem-solving skills
Excellent quantitative and analytical skills
Excellent data storytelling and presentation skills
Familiarity with test design and execution
Must demonstrate strong capability in at least one technical discipline
Detail-oriented, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Self-motivated with ability to complete projects from request to presentation
Ability to make strategic recommendations based on analysis results to a non-analytical audience
Strong written and verbal communication skills to disseminate complex analysis into actionable insights
Ability to effectively prioritize, multi-task and work under tight timelines
Sense of usability and user experience design
Experience with Microsoft Excel, SQL
Experience with Databases, Reporting, and Data Visualization solutions (such as MicroStrategy and Google Big Query)

Exhibit analytical problem-solving skills with the ability to quickly scope and deliver on an analytical ask from the Merchandise Planning & Allocation team.
Produce easy-to-understand, error-free, timely oral and written deliverables including dashboards and reports for key business indicators. Work iteratively to refine solution as needed
Provide support to MP&A team for standard and customized report needs and translate business needs into well-defined analytics efforts
Assist with development of methodology to define common, consistent approaches and standards for MP&A reporting
Work independently and with teams to deliver results and presentations to stakeholders.
Participate in developing analytically sound solutions
Leverage trends, methodologies, and best practices within analytics
Build strong relationships across multiple disciplines and teams (Planning, Merchants, Private Label, Merchant Support, IT etc.)
Provide training, technical, functional, or retail knowledge leadership to other Team Members, where appropriate
Execute testing/validation for reporting components of assigned projects
Develop a thorough understanding of and follow Academy’s policies, procedures, and safety rules
Duties may change; team member may be required to perform other duties as assigned