Senior Analytics & Insights Analyst

For over 75 years, Gelson's has served Southern California shoppers with an enthusiasm for food of the highest quality. Our commitment to quality, selection, and exceptional service sets us apart. We strive to exceed our customers' expectations with every visit and take pride in creating a positive shopping experience.

We are currently seeking a Senior Analytics & Insights Analyst to join our team in Santa Fe Springs. This position will serve as a key analytical resource, partnering closely with executive leadership, merchandising, buying, marketing, operations, finance, and other business functions to provide meaningful analysis, develop actionable insights, and support data-driven decision-making.

This position will be responsible for analyzing complex business questions, developing reporting and analytical solutions, identifying trends and opportunities, and translating data into clear business recommendations. This role requires strong technical and analytical capabilities, sound business judgment, and the ability to independently manage projects from initial requirements through delivery.

Come join the Gelson's team and help us continue our tradition of excellence in grocery retail.

• Be part of a dynamic team that values collaboration and innovation
• Use your analytical expertise to make a meaningful impact on our business
• Work directly with leaders and teams across the organization
• Help shape how data is used to improve business performance
• Embrace a culture that values teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Exceptional benefit programs and a strong retirement plan
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program

The Senior Analytical & Insights Analyst will use data, business knowledge, and analytical expertise to evaluate business performance, identify trends and opportunities, and provide insights that support strategic and operational decision-making.

This position will work with large and complex data sets and will be responsible for developing and maintaining reports, dashboards, visualizations, and analytical models. The Senior Analyst will independently investigate business questions, determine appropriate analytical approaches, validate results, and communicate findings and recommendations to business partners and leadership.

The role requires a high level of accuracy, attention to detail, critical thinking, and intellectual curiosity. The successful candidate will be comfortable working with ambiguity, managing multiple priorities, and communicating complex information in a clear and understandable manner.

You will also serve as a resource to other members of the analytics team and business users by providing guidance, training, and support related to reporting tools, data interpretation, and analytical processes.

• Analyze complex business questions and translate business needs into analytical solutions.
• Conduct detailed analysis of sales, customer, merchandising, operational, financial, and other business data.
• Identify trends, patterns, opportunities, and potential business risks through quantitative analysis.
• Develop actionable insights and recommendations based on data and business knowledge.
• Provide analytical support for strategic initiatives, business planning, and operational decision-making.
• Investigate unexpected results or changes in business performance and identify potential drivers.
• Apply sound judgment when interpreting data and clearly communicate assumptions, limitations, and findings.
• Partner with business leaders to understand objectives and determine the appropriate data and analytical approach.
• Design, develop, and maintain reports, dashboards, charts, and visualizations using business intelligence tools, including Micro Strategy.
• Develop reporting solutions that provide accurate, relevant, and actionable information to business users.
• Evaluate existing reports and identify opportunities to improve usability, efficiency, accuracy, and business value.
• Establish and maintain reporting standards and best practices.
• Ensure reports and analytical outputs are thoroughly validated before distribution.
• Manage reporting projects from requirements gathering through implementation and ongoing support.
• Assist business users in interpreting reports and understanding…