The Home Depot
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Merch Operations Business Analyst
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The Home Depot .
Position Purpose Identify, distinguish and analyze multiple components of a problem and then make conclusions using high‑level quantitative skills to help drive projects and bring value to the Home Depot through store operations. Participate in driving operations processes for specific areas of responsibilities and complete project tasks as assigned by managers.
Key Responsibilities
Use strategic thinking to see the big picture, determine the problem and understand fundamental parts of the problem.
Prepare and deliver insights and recommendations based on analyses.
Review sales/financial analyses (what sold/did not sell; determine which categories have potential to move upward; cost/benefit analysis; data process modeling/analysis of problems, regression analysis).
Identify trends in consumer lifestyle and technology; conduct customer focus groups and analyze/synthesize findings.
Scan business/industry trends; scan competitive landscape; analyze consumer data.
Interpret data based on specific knowledge of statistics and procedures used, provide data to all Directors to support decision making, and provide input on forecast based on knowledge of product and technology.
Provide input on strategy based on knowledge of industry and technology trends, facilitate problem‑solving sessions with multiple groups.
Synthesize findings and derive conclusions from analyses and make oral/written recommendations to upper management. Execute core operations projects/process improvements and day‑to‑day processes related to responsibilities; communicate issues and roadblocks.
Direct Manager / Direct Reports
Reports to Operations Process Manager or Business Manager.
No direct responsibility for supervising others.
Travel Requirements
Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.
Physical Requirements
Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
Working Conditions
Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
Minimum Qualifications
Must be eighteen years of age or older.
Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree preferred.
1 year of experience in business, retail, and/or consulting preferred.
Minimum Education
Bachelor’s degree program or equivalent in a field related to the job.
Preferred Education
No additional education required.
Minimum Years Of Work Experience
3 years.
Preferred Years Of Work Experience
No additional years of experience required.
Minimum Leadership Experience
None.
Preferred Leadership Experience
None.
Certifications
None.
Competencies
Leverages Partnerships
Teamwork Adaptability
Problem Solving
Strong quantitative skills such as statistics and data analysis
Self Development
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Merch Operations Business Analyst
role at
The Home Depot .
Position Purpose Identify, distinguish and analyze multiple components of a problem and then make conclusions using high‑level quantitative skills to help drive projects and bring value to the Home Depot through store operations. Participate in driving operations processes for specific areas of responsibilities and complete project tasks as assigned by managers.
Key Responsibilities
Use strategic thinking to see the big picture, determine the problem and understand fundamental parts of the problem.
Prepare and deliver insights and recommendations based on analyses.
Review sales/financial analyses (what sold/did not sell; determine which categories have potential to move upward; cost/benefit analysis; data process modeling/analysis of problems, regression analysis).
Identify trends in consumer lifestyle and technology; conduct customer focus groups and analyze/synthesize findings.
Scan business/industry trends; scan competitive landscape; analyze consumer data.
Interpret data based on specific knowledge of statistics and procedures used, provide data to all Directors to support decision making, and provide input on forecast based on knowledge of product and technology.
Provide input on strategy based on knowledge of industry and technology trends, facilitate problem‑solving sessions with multiple groups.
Synthesize findings and derive conclusions from analyses and make oral/written recommendations to upper management. Execute core operations projects/process improvements and day‑to‑day processes related to responsibilities; communicate issues and roadblocks.
Direct Manager / Direct Reports
Reports to Operations Process Manager or Business Manager.
No direct responsibility for supervising others.
Travel Requirements
Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.
Physical Requirements
Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
Working Conditions
Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
Minimum Qualifications
Must be eighteen years of age or older.
Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree preferred.
1 year of experience in business, retail, and/or consulting preferred.
Minimum Education
Bachelor’s degree program or equivalent in a field related to the job.
Preferred Education
No additional education required.
Minimum Years Of Work Experience
3 years.
Preferred Years Of Work Experience
No additional years of experience required.
Minimum Leadership Experience
None.
Preferred Leadership Experience
None.
Certifications
None.
Competencies
Leverages Partnerships
Teamwork Adaptability
Problem Solving
Strong quantitative skills such as statistics and data analysis
Self Development
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