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Ross Stores, Inc.
is hiring
Senior Data Analyst, Forecasting & Analytics
About Our Company
For the last 40+ years, Ross Stores, Inc. has grown from a six-store chain into an $22.8 billion, Fortune 500 Company. We operate our off-price businesses in a way that keeps costs low so we can pass the savings to our customers. We continue to open new stores and our sales growth has outpaced traditional retailers for the past three years. Ross Dress for Less® has 1,917 stores in 44 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico. dd’s DISCOUNTS® has 366 stores in 23 states.
Job Description & Responsibilities
About this opportunity...
The Sr. Analyst of Forecasting and Analytics will assist in product and location demand forecasting and be responsible for parameter administration and forecast adjustment tasks. Make system parameter change recommendations based on analysis of sales history, trends, and seasonality. Utilize reporting, dashboards, and analytics to monitor processes and automated logic and to identify improvement opportunities and recommend actions. Work closely with cross-functional partners to investigate problems and develop recommendations. Support high-visibility, transformational projects in regular and ad hoc capacities.
What you will do and what you will learn...
• Learn and use forecasting software tools to maintain parameters and approve forecasts
• Gather and summarize large amounts of data from various sources to perform root cause analysis
• Analyze business problems and recommend analytical solutions. Design processes to execute these solutions
• Recommend and develop forecasting settings that best fit product type and seasonality to improve forecast accuracy
• Respond to scheduled and ad-hoc reporting requests with urgency. Timely communications should include observations/action plans, risks, and opportunities
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to communicate deadlines, understand issues, and explain findings
• Assist leadership in the release of on-time monthly and seasonal forecasts to support business needs
• Prioritize tasks, take responsibility for results, use escalation paths as needed, and participate in projects with responsibility for regular and ad hoc requests
• Communicate clear directions in a timely manner and assist other analysts on the team
Requirements
What you need to be successful...
• Bachelor’s Degree, or the equivalent required; in statistics, analytics, economics, data science, business or comparable preferred
• 5+ years of analytical, forecasting, and business planning experience, including a minimum of 3 years applying mathematical and statistical techniques to support business outcomes
• Advanced Excel knowledge
• Experience using forecasting and statistical software preferred
• Strong analytical skills, both mathematical and problem solving
• Demonstrated decision making skills
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Ability to work in a high-pressure environment; be flexible to the changing needs of the business
What we offer
Perks and Benefits of joining our team...
Our Associates are at the heart of everything we do and we're proud to offer a range of benefits that reflect how much we value their contributions. Here's a peek into what you can expect as an eligible Ross Associate:
A broad range of affordable health insurance options & personal medical plan concierge
401(k) with employer match and Life insurance
Ample PTO including accrued vacation, paid holidays, diversity day, summer Fridays and the ability to purchase additional vacation.
Employee stock purchase plan*
Access to health and wellness benefits such as BetterHelp and Headspace
Charitable donations matched by Ross Stores Foundation
And more....
*benefits vary by level and position and are subject to change
