Planning Transformation Analyst

Planning Transformation Analyst - (SSC-11109.1)

Job Title

Planning Transformation Analyst

Location

Support Center - Las Vegas, NV 89119 US (Primary)

Job Type

Full-time

Category

Transformation

Education

Job Description

WH Smith North America is in the process of a multi-year business transformation to improve merchandising, supply chain, store operations, and core business systems. To support this effort, we are seeking a Transformation Delivery Coordinator to provide planning, coordination, reporting, and delivery support across work streams.

• Support transformation initiatives by coordinating timelines, milestones, and deliverables across multiple work streams
• Maintain project trackers, status reports, meeting notes, and documentation
• Assist senior leaders and workstream owners with planning activities and dependency tracking
• Monitor progress against milestones and elevate risks or issues to the program lead
• Prepare clear, concise updates for leadership meetings and transformation forums
• Coordinate meetings, action items, and follow-ups to support execution momentum
• Help ensure alignment between workstream activities and overall transformation goals
• Learn and apply basic program governance, reporting cadence, and KPI tracking

Compensation: $55,000 - $65,000

MORE REASONS TO JOIN THE WHSMITH NORTH AMERICA TEAM

• Excellent Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Competitive Compensation
• Exceptional Time-Off Benefits including FTO and Holidays
• Growth opportunities and opportunities for career development
• 401k with company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Incredible Employee Discounts through our Discount Marketplace!

About WHSmith North America

WHSmith is a leading global travel retailer with over 1,700 stores across 30 countries worldwide. WHSmith North America, incorporating Marshall Retail Group (MRG) and InMotion, represents over half of the Company’s international store estate, with a collection of attractive, successful specialty retail stores located in airports and resorts across North America.

EEO/ADA/DFWP

WHSmith North America is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin/ancestry, age, gender identity, gender expression, military/veteran status, marital status, disability status or any other basis prohibited by law.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, Operations, Supply Chain, Analytics, or related field preferred
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Comfort working in Excel, PowerPoint, and basic reporting tools
• Ability to work on-site and manage up to 20% domestic travel.
• Resilient, adaptable, and outcome-driven mindset.
• On-Time & On-Budget Delivery (40%) - Transformation program deliverables are executed to plan, with proactive issue management and minimal slippage.
• Business Value Realization (40%) - Clear, measurable improvements in merchandising, supply chain efficiency, store operations, and application infrastructure that support WH Smith North America's growth objectives.
• Leadership & Collaboration (20%) - Effective partnership with executives, cross-functional teams, and stakeholders to drive alignment, engagement, and adoption of new ways of working.

Additional Requirements

• Limited standing, walking, climbing, crouching, bending, pushing, or pulling
• Limited travel or overnight
• Occasional travel or overnight
• Frequent travel or overnight; including international
• Normal or corrected vision and hearing
• Can distinguish varying or specific colors, patterns, or materials
• Fluency in English is required for training, customer interactions, and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures