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.

• 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

• 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field
• A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience is required.
• Required to work Monday – Friday regular business hours or as business necessitates

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

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