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Academy’s Merchant Analytics Analyst - Master Data Management Reporting, will manage analytical projects relying on knowledge of our business and data to create analyses that give insight and direction to the business. This role requires top level, polished communication to not only deliver data, but also to provide an answer to the business problem and to give the data/analysis context.

Job Description:

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in a quantitative field

Work Experiences:

3 – 5 years in advanced analytical role, preferably in a professional services or analytics environment

Skills:

Demonstrated intellectual curiosity and a passion for digital analytics and working with dataExperience with retail, data mining and relational database conceptsExcellent problem-solving skillsExcellent quantitative and analytical skillsExcellent data storytelling and presentation skillsFamiliarity with test design and executionMust demonstrate strong capability in at least one technical disciplineDetail-oriented, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneouslySelf-motivated with ability to complete projects from request to presentationAbility to make strategic recommendations based on analysis results to a non-analytical audienceStrong written and verbal communication skills to disseminate complex analysis into actionable insightsAbility to effectively prioritize, multi-task and work under tight timelinesSense of usability and user experience designExperience with Microsoft Excel, SQLExperience with Databases, Reporting, and Data Visualization solutions (such as MicroStrategy and Google Big Query)Experience with Oracle Retail, Python (preferred)

Responsibilities:

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 neededProvide support to MP&A team for standard and customized report needs and translate business needs into well-defined analytics effortsAssist with development of methodology to define common, consistent approaches and standards for MP&A reportingWork independently and with teams to deliver results and presentations to stakeholders.Participate in developing analytically sound solutionsLeverage trends, methodologies, and best practices within analyticsBuild 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 appropriateExecute testing/validation for reporting components of assigned projectsDevelop a thorough understanding of and follow Academy’s policies, procedures, and safety rulesDuties may change; team member may be required to perform other duties as assigned

Specific Roles:

Master Data Management Reporting

Works with IT BI team to identify and capture necessary data elements to track milestones of item creation/enrichment up to confirmation of online display.Develops and manages reporting to capture, prioritize and measure enrichment intake.Develops and manages reporting to accurately convey completion of item creation, enrichment, website merchandising and online display long with exception reporting to isolate/diagnose failures, anomalies.Develops and manages reporting to help measure item data quality.

Physical Requirements & Attendance:

Regular attendance requiredFlexible work schedule to support business needsAcceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job dutiesAdhere to company work hours, policies, procedures and rules governing professional staff behavior

Full time

Equal Employment Opportunity

Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate with regard to employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law.​