Manager, Advanced Analytics and Research

• Use AI/ML to explore new opportunities at Kohl’s, including causal models for promo-calendar decisions, gen-AI copilots for insight discovery, and explainer models for year-over-year performance drivers such as pricing, promotions, and media
• Guide store performance-driving tactics using store performance explainer models, including labor optimization
• Oversee test activation, ensuring model runs, segmentation, and timelines are provided to key stakeholders
• Document analytics assets and tests and capture insights
• Manage and influence direct reports, systems, and projects to achieve unit goals according to Kohl’s policies and practices
• Provide leadership through influence and expertise and drive results
• Create and promote an effective work environment through a common vision, clear objectives, teamwork, recognition, and open communication
• Develop staff through coaching, performance feedback, assessments, and performance and development plans
• Influence, collaborate, and partner with teams and leaders across the organization
• Perform additional assigned tasks

• Bachelor's Degree in quantitative areas such as Applied Mathematics, Data Science or a related field
• 5+ years of relevant analytics experience
• Experience coding in general-purpose languages (Python, R, SAS)
• Experience with developing and scaling predictive models and optimization algorithms for marketing use cases
• MBA and/or Master's or PhD in hard sciences, computer science, engineering or other applicable field (preferred)

Demonstrates expertise in AI/ML applications for analytics, including predictive modeling and optimization algorithms, while providing leadership and fostering collaboration across teams to drive performance and achieve organizational goals.

• AI/ML Applications
• Predictive Modeling
• Optimization Algorithms
• Leadership and Influence
• Analytics Experience

• Python
• R
• SAS
• Predictive Modeling
• Optimization Algorithms
• Causal Models
• Data Analysis
• Performance Metrics
• Statistical Analysis
• Quantitative Analysis

• Teamwork
• Coaching
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Influence

• Bachelor's Degree
• MBA
• Master's Degree
• PhD

• Analytics
• Marketing
• Performance Optimization
• Retail
• Data Science