Sr. Analyst, Clearance Operations

Summary

Position Purpose:

The Sr. Analyst, Clearance Operations will provide subject matter expertise, project management, and analytical support to the development and execution of clearance strategies. The Sr. Analyst will analyze data, build presentations, and use their insights, analytics, and judgment to evaluate clearance performance and answer key business questions. They will partner directly with Merchants to understand their business strategy needs and translate them into effective SKU exits through clearance. The Sr. Analyst will also lead clearance-related projects and support other Merchandising Operations initiatives in partnership with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• 50% Design, implement and measure pricing actions to understand the trade-off between units, sales and gross margin. Utilize learnings to help merchants reach financial objectives

• 20% Conduct research to become subject matter expert on a specific segment of pricing and statistical analysis

• 10% Work across the organization and leverage cross functional teams to provide expert analytical support (i.e. domestic logistics or global supply chain costs

• 20% Develop and deliver influential presentations that summarize complex analyses and drive effective business decisions

Direct Manager/Direct Reports:

• This position reports to Manager.

• This position has 0 direct reports.

Travel Requirements:

• Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Physical Requirements:

• 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.

Working Conditions:

• Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be eighteen years of age or older.

• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Analytics, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

• Familiarity with Merchandising core concepts and systems

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn data into clear recommendations (GCP/BigQuery proficiency preferred)

• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and building models from large datasets

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including building presentations for senior audiences

Minimum Education:

• 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.

Preferred Education:

• No additional education

Minimum Years of Work Experience:

• 2

Preferred Years of Work Experience:

• No additional years of experience

Minimum Leadership Experience:

• None

Preferred Leadership Experience:

• None

Certifications:

• None

Competencies:

• Ability to learn very quickly and independently

• Business acumen

• Proven ability to analyze, evaluate and interpret complex data

• Strong communication skills: verbal and written

• Proficient with PowerPoint, Excel, Access and other statistical software or pricing packages (i.e. SAS, Minitab, DemandTec)

• Ability to build relationships and work cross functionally with business partners

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Job Description

Position Purpose:

The Sr. Analyst, Clearance Operations will provide subject matter expertise, project management, and analytical support to the development and execution of clearance strategies. The Sr. Analyst will analyze data, build presentations, and use their insights, analytics, and judgment to evaluate clearance performance and answer key business questions. They will partner directly with Merchants to understand their business strategy needs and translate them into effective SKU exits through clearance. The Sr. Analyst will also lead clearance-related projects and support other Merchandising Operations initiatives in partnership with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• 50% Design, implement and measure pricing actions to understand the trade-off between units, sales and gross margin. Utilize learnings to help merchants reach financial objectives

• 20% Conduct research to become subject matter expert on a specific segment of pricing and statistical analysis

• 10% Work across the organization and leverage cross functional teams to provide expert analytical support (i.e. domestic logistics or global supply chain costs

• 20% Develop and deliver influential presentations that summarize complex analyses and drive effective business decisions

Direct Manager/Direct Reports:

• This position reports to Manager.

• This position has 0 direct reports.

Travel Requirements:

• Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Physical Requirements:

• 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.

Working Conditions:

• Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be eighteen years of age or older.

• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Analytics, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

• Familiarity with Merchandising core concepts and systems

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn data into clear recommendations (GCP/BigQuery proficiency preferred)

• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and building models from large datasets

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including building presentations for senior audiences

Minimum Education:

• 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.

Preferred Education:

• No additional education

Minimum Years of Work Experience:

• 2

Preferred Years of Work Experience:

• No additional years of experience

Minimum Leadership Experience:

• None

Preferred Leadership Experience:

• None

Certifications:

• None

Competencies:

• Ability to learn very quickly and independently

• Business acumen

• Proven ability to analyze, evaluate and interpret complex data

• Strong communication skills: verbal and written

• Proficient with PowerPoint, Excel, Access and other statistical software or pricing packages (i.e. SAS, Minitab, DemandTec)

• Ability to build relationships and work cross functionally with business partners

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.