Senior Analyst, Store Initiatives and Continuous Improvement; Self-Checkout

Bring your talents to Ross, our leading off-price retail chain with over 2,200 stores and a strong track record of success and growth. Our focus has always been to bring our customers a constant stream of high-quality brands and on-trend merchandise at extraordinary savings, all while providing a fun and exciting treasure hunt experience.

The Sr. Analyst Store Strategy and Method Improvements will play a key role in analyzing all store technology, processes, and business model improvements with a focus on self checkout. The role is responsible for analyzing significant amounts of data accurately and quickly to reveal results such as labor savings, return on investment, budget impacts, and capital investment. The analyst serves as a subject matter expert on self checkout, conducts complete store visits to collect both qualitative and quantitative feedback, and develops and presents summaries of results.

The base salary range for this role is $73,500 - $110,400. The range is dependent on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, qualifications, relevant education, certifications, seniority, and location. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards vary by position and location.

• Design and conduct financial and operational analysis to identify process improvement opportunities and track pilot performance.
• Design (with limited guidance) and complete ad‑hoc analysis as requested.
• Ensure alignment between labor standards, business objectives, and the labor management system.
• Identify industry best practices, competitor practices, and technology opportunities to improve store efficiency, execution, and reduce labor spend at both Ross and dd's.
• Support cross‑functional teams comprised of Analysts, Managers, and Directors from Store Planning, Store Operations, Strategy, Loss Prevention, Shortage Control, Finance, and the field to implement pilots and chain‑wide initiatives to improve efficiency.
• Prepare and present clear, fact‑based presentations to illustrate findings and gain credibility based on recommendations.
• Become an expert in the development of engineered labor standards through the use of the Maynard software suite.
• Develop and conduct measurements for current and future processes, estimate and later validate the reliability of method improvement labor saves.
• Support the Manager, who serves as the key point of contact for the organization to understand the impact of changes in the business on labor.

• Ensures Accountability & Execution.
• Plans, Aligns & Prioritizes.
• Leading by Example.
• Communicates Effectively.

• Bachelor's degree required (preferably in an analytical field).
• Minimum 2–3 years post‑college experience.
• Outstanding analytical ability – data‑driven approach, strong quantitative skills, ability to dissect problems and connect the dots.
• Detail‑oriented approach; attention to detail, drive to get things right.
• Ability to build effective relationships with a wide variety of internal customers, from peers to executives.
• Comfort working in ambiguous, rapidly changing environments; ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• High degree of reliability, including accountability for daily, weekly, and long‑term projects.
• Advanced financial and statistical modeling skills; computer skills including Microsoft Access, Word, Excel and PowerPoint – proficiency required.
• Six Sigma, Lean, or MOST labor standards experience preferred.

• No unusual physical requirements.
• Requires no heavy lifting; nearly all work performed indoors.
• Job frequently requires sitting; occasional standing, walking, reaching, talking, hearing; lifting up to 10 pounds.
• Vision requirement: ability to see information in print and/or electronically.
• Regular in‑office presence required, but role may combine in‑office and remote work.

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