Financial Analyst - Merchandising

Data Driven Merchandising Ambassador

Demonstrate thought leadership and be an ambassador to data driven merchandising initiatives and an enabler for data-driven decision making. Analyze merchandise performance at the department, cluster, vendor, item and location level, including analyzing store, regional, and business unit performance of pricing, promotion, and item assortment metrics. Support MAM in documenting BU level strategic decisions around pricing, promotions, and assortment. Leverage available tools and reporting to provide timely insights on BU Merchandise performance in a way that facilitates data-driven decision making. Organize, summarize, and visualize data into meaningful insights that communicate complex findings to non-analytical peers. Mechanize driving insights into actions by working with cross-functional partners (i.e., Business Unit Marketing/Merchandising Teams, Global Promotional, Assortment Teams and Pricing Teams) to identify gaps and make recommendations to improve existing DDM tools and processes. Use technical expertise to conceptualize and develop new, reusable tools, models, and approaches to provide our partners with insights and recommendations to meet business goals. Actively support MAM on the annual DDM planning process for the business unit Join our Global Analytical network on data and analytics issues and share experiences with other Business Units. All other duties as assigned to achieve operational excellence in the business unit. Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reading professional publications, establishing personal networks; or participating in professional societies. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing determined Financial and Key Result Area targets pursuant to Company Plan guidelines.

Bachelors degree, or foreign equivalent, in Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Business Analytics, or a related subject area followed by 2+ years of work experience on data analysis. Computer skills to include navigational ability in a networked environment and proficiency in Microsoft Word and email applications. Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Access and other data visualization platforms (PowerBI, Tableau). Experience with SQL is a plus. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to manage multiple activities and prioritize projects and tasks. Demonstration of outstanding analytic skills, logical reasoning, data interpretation and the ability to resolve complex issues. Experience working with individuals from different organizational functions and at different levels. Retail experience is an asset.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Complete physical activity inventory of the position includes:

• Sit for long periods of time.
• Operate computer keyboard and mouse for data entry.
• View computer monitor
• Hear and speak via telephone.
• Reach forward and/or overhead.
• Occasionally lift up to 20 pounds

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Working conditions inventory of the position includes:

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate at a normal range.
• The lighting will include natural light from the outside as well as fluorescent lighting throughout the work areas.
• Work with minimum direction and periodic supervision.

Circle K is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (the ADA) and all state and local disability laws. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the terms of the ADA and certain state or local laws as long as it does not impose an undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company's Human Resources Representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.