Southeastern Grocers is the fifth-largest traditional supermarket chain in the United States. The Merchandising Analytics Analyst role is responsible for developing and implementing analytics to support merchandising strategies. This includes querying information for ad hoc requests and building dashboards to provide actionable insights for merchandising stakeholders.
Reviews white tag retails and adjust according to base retail strategy. Performs base retail optimizations on categories to align to category strategy financial KPIs. Review cost changes from vendor partners and recommends retail changes to merchants.
Utilizes advanced knowledge of SQL, Power BI, Alteryx, Excel pivot tables, or other analytical tools as needed to lead the development and creation of actionable insights for stakeholders as part of projects, ad hoc requests, or routine deliverables.
Leads the development of company data knowledge by creating, refining, and regularly monitoring Power BI dashboards and the overall data ecosystem to help democratize insights. Utilizes advanced knowledge of DAX to compose measures and build out the right visuals to bring the data to life.
Leads data analysis such as competitive analysis, category performance, item level forecasting, pre/post promotional analysis, space analytics, etc. and ensures that it is accurate, on-time, and drives actionable insights for the organization. Manages the flow of data into systems to ensure specified deadlines are met.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Economics, Statistics, Business Administration, or related field
0 - 3 yrs minimum supervisory experience
English language proficiency
Demonstrated strong PC skills including working knowledge and proficiency with the primary Microsoft Office applications with a particular emphasis on advanced Excel use (pivot tables, lookup functions, IF/THEN logic, charts, etc.)
Must be proficient at coding with SQL including subqueries and temp tables
Adept at story telling using visualization methods through Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or similar
Problem solving skills, including problem analysis, decision making, creativity and innovation.
Proven ability to interpret data and express the implications of analyses.
Strong interpersonal skills with experience in relationship building and conflict resolution to develop and maintain positive working relationships with peers, management, suppliers, and other company departments.
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written including the ability to address diverse audiences in a clear and concise manner.
Results-oriented with ability to maintain a high level of work activity under a variety of conditions.
Experience utilizing teamwork skills to create and maintain a cooperative work environment and resolve conflicts.
Ability to persuade internal and external customers to commit to specific courses of action.
Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
Preferred
Master's Degree in Marketing, Economics, Statistics, Business Administration, or related field
Experience with Power BI, including creating DAX measures
Demonstrated ability to handle complex projects including work efficiency streamlining using formulas, VBA macros, etc.
Proficiency with Python, R, Alteryx, or similar
Benefits
Southeastern Grocers is the fifth-largest traditional supermarket chain in the United States.
