**Job Description** Partners with various areas within the Company, vendors, suppliers, contractors, and cross functional project teams to drive results through enhanced merchandising analysis and insights. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group - executives, directors, managers, and subject matter experts within and outside of the department. A successful candidate should be a self-starter, intellectually curious, exhibit attention to detail, and the ability to set and meet deadlines as well as provide insight, direction, and appropriate feedback. Sr Merchandising Analysts are internal consultants for AutoZone’s Merchandising department. They provide the data for the line review process and act as category management advisors. In addition to tracking promotions, contests, tests, and team objectives, they monitor team categories to ensure objectives are met. Sr Merchandising Analysts provide a statistical and financial foundation for merchandising decisions and consult other departments on merchandising practices and tactics. **Responsibilities** + Analyze and report data insights, identifying issues, trends, or exceptions to drive improvement of results and find solutions + Ability to build effective working relationships, partner, and influence stakeholders within and outside the Merchandising team to achieve results + Ability to manage, prioritize, organize, and meet deadlines for multiple projects simultaneously with varying completion dates and competing priorities + Develops understanding of department KPIs and targeted merchandising strategies that will drive store results + Ability to work in a challenging environment relying on problem solving skills + Works on variable-sized projects and may lead some project work streams, as necessary + Ability to identify problems and ensure the prioritization and escalation is appropriate + Identifies opportunities and makes appropriate recommendations to improve processes and/or operating efficiencies. May perform as customer advocate + Partner with Planning and Forecasting to determine optimal assortment strategies (depth, breadth, seasonal vs. core assortment etc.) **Qualifications** + Bachelor’s degree in relevant field of study (statistics, economics, business analytics, finance, etc.) or equivalent professional experience in analytics, pricing, insights, consumer research, inventory, category management and/or business analysis + 5-7 years of experience in analytics, pricing, insights, consumer research, inventory, category management and/or business analysis + Strong technical skills, particularly in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Python, R/RStudio, SQL, SAS, JMP, VBA, Google Analytics + Communicates effectively and tailors communications appropriately to different audiences + Effectively define/frame problems, identify data sources, process large amounts of data efficiently, translates complex findings by creating reports and managing the communication of insights in a consumable format that drives action and results + Other/preferred: Master’s degree preferred (MSBA, MBA, or equivalent graduate degree) **About Autozone** AutoZone de México is the leading retailer and distributor of automotive parts and accessories in the Americas. In Mexico, there are more than 800 stores; two distribution centers; one Store Support Center, the Centro de Apoyo a Tiendas (CAT) is located in Monterrey, México,; one Business and Technology Store Support Center (BTSSC) located in Chihuahua more than 16,000 AutoZoners nationwide. Our customer-first mindset and commitment to Going the Extra Mile define who we are, for both our customers and AutoZoners. Working at AutoZone means being part of a team that values dedication, teamwork and growth. Whether you're helping customers or building your career, we provide tools and support to help you succeed and drive your future. AutoZone, and its subsidiary, ALLDATA are equal opportunity employers. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other legally protected categories. **Job Identification** 8067 **Job Schedule** Full time AutoZone, and its subsidiary, ALLDATA are equal opportunity employers. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other legally protected categories.