Job Description

This position is an analytical role, data driven and heavy reporting work. This person will be experienced at gathering & integrating customer point-of-sale (POS), internal sales data, and relevant industry knowledge for the delivery of insights which can be directly translated into actionable recommendations. The Analyst will create and maintain weekly and monthly reports regarding sales trends including point of sale data and customer inventory metrics. He/she will assist in developing promotional strategy, on-shelf assortments, sales forecasts, and customer joint business plans while looking for ways to streamline and improve current processes utilizing data driven insights. The Senior Sales Analyst possesses the technical skills needed to execute analytical best practices and the ability to draw insights together into a cohesive story.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain a library of scorecards and dashboards that track customer point of sale data
• Compile, analyze and clearly communicate analytical findings using a range of data sources
• Provide weekly reporting/tracking using customer POS data: Sales, Inventory, Promotions, New Items, etc.
• Perform item-store level analysis, combing internal and external data sources, to support assortment, opportunity, and end-cap recommendations
• Interpret results and draw conclusions to support selling efforts like line reviews, promotional pitches, and other selling opportunities
• Create clear, impactful PowerPoint presentations with actionable insights and deliverables.
• Develop templates and standardized processes that support the team.
• Assist with clearing of deductions
• Assist in the identification and analysis of business issues and opportunities
• Provide ad hoc analytical support as needed
• Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must have familiarity with syndicated data (IRI, Nielsen, NPD) and standard measures of sales performance
• Experience working at, or with, big-box home center/home improvement retailers; specific experience for a retailer or manufacturer is a plus
• Candidate must possess the following competencies: very strong analytical skills, attention to detail, problem solving, critical thinking, good business judgment, self-driven and be a high-energy team player
• Knowledge of Walmart systems (Retail Link, Item 360, etc.) a plus
• Comfortable developing and delivering presentations that clearly communicate actionable insights
• Demonstrate high proficiency in Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Experience with BI tools such as Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, a strong plus

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor\'s degree
• The ideal candidate will possess 3-5 years of experience working in category management, demand planning, business analytics, or a similar field

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None.

Physical Demands

• Required to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach, and move about the facility.
• May be subject to sitting for long periods of time to perform job scope.

Work Environment

• Location of position: Corporate Office
• May work in Field / Race Environment
• Travel is required at times
• Valid driver\'s license and clean driving record are required
• Background checks and drug tests required
• Work will generally be performed in an office environment.
• May be exposed to shop elements such as noise, dust, odors, fumes, and oils.
• May be required to work hours other than the regular schedule.

These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities and duties.

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VP Racing Fuels Inc