Shrink Analyst II

The Shrink Analyst II plays a key role in supporting operational excellence by conducting detailed data analysis related to inventory audits, cycle counts, and store-level clerical activity. This position helps identify trends, opportunities, and process improvements that drive accuracy and reduce loss across the organization. The Shrink Analyst II also manages and coordinates third-party auditors while collaborating closely with fellow analysts on the team to ensure consistent execution, accountability, and strong overall shrink control initiatives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities:

* Partner with stores, DL's and RL's on proper practices for a more accurate inventory process; review and train them on reports that are used to determine shrink and better their knowledge of the audit process as a whole

* Manage and coordinate third party auditors for efficient auditing and time management. Review schedule with Operations for final approval

* Provide action plans to DL's and RL's that focus on shrink issues, follow up and ensure that the action plan is being followed

* Conduct Daily Pre-audit clerical reviews for assigned stores; partner with Store Accounting and/or Store Manager for discrepancies

* Conduct Post audit review and analysis to determines trends; report findings to management team and partner with Loss Prevention as needed

* Work closely with third-party audit team to review count results prior to posting

* Track item trends across the organization, identifying issues that may require external support

* Collect and analyze data to identify fraudulent activity and ensure compliance with company asset protection policies

* Develop statistical reporting of store inventory data and provide analytical support to management team

* Create and manage shrink and waste reports for distribution to field leadership

* Present reduction strategies to field leadership; track, monitor and measure the benefit of implemented solutions

* Communicate perceived risks to senior staff members and leadership with recommendations for mitigation

* Create ad hoc reporting as necessary

* Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

* Able to manage a variety of timelines and multiple projects

* Must be task orientated with good attention to detail

* Excellent math and computer skills required

* Earns the trust of others through open, honest communication and follow through.

* Plans work and schedules activities so deadlines and objectives are met

* Respectfully interact with co-workers

* Accountable to act with integrity, adhere to company expectations of performance and behavior, abide by work rules and demonstrate high standards of moral and ethical conduct at all times

* Demonstrates flexible and efficient time management and ability to work independently and prioritize work

* Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

* Leads by example in meeting company expectations of performance and behavior in the support center as established in the Employee Handbook

* Must be reliable and punctual in reporting to work as scheduled

* May not sign contracts on behalf of the company

* Maintains confidentiality of all company information, is forthcoming in reporting all policy and procedural violations and any wrongdoing to the director of human resources

EDUCATION AND REQUIREMENTS

Required:

* Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field

* A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience is required.

* Inventory/Auditing Experience

* Required to work Monday - Friday regular business hours or as business necessitates

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

* Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer

* Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times