Analyst, Total Store

Ross Stores; New York (NY); On-site; USD 98,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Life insurance

Paid time off

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Ross Stores seeks a Total Store Analyst to partner with the Manager to review sales plans at the Total Store level and adapt to performance and external factors. You will monitor macro impacts and collaborate with Regional Planning to identify opportunities and risks across markets.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, 3+ years in corporate planning, and strong Excel, analytical and communication skills to support store-level execution in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 3 years of corporate/business planning experience.
• Advanced Excel knowledge required.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Good decision-making and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Review pre-season plans at total store level to ensure plans are appropriate.
• Track external impacts (weather, currency, tourism, cannibalization from new stores).
• Monitor in-season sales and adjust based on performance and external factors.
• Partner with regional planning to reflect risks and opportunities at store/market level.
• Collaborate with store operations, allocation, supply chain on plan execution.
• Coordinate with Location Planning on store-callouts from managers.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Conceptual skills

Decision making

Verbal communication

Written communication

High-pressure work

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Our values start with our people, join a team that values you!

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 bringing 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.

As part of our team, you will experience:

• Success. Our winning team pursues excellence while learning and evolving
• Career growth. We develop industry leading talent because Ross grows when our people grow
• Teamwork. We work together to solve the hard problems and find the right solution
• Our commitment to Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, and our community. We celebrate the backgrounds, identities, and ideas of those who work and shop with us because our differences make us stronger. We strive to be a positive force in our community.

Our Corporate headquarters are in Dublin, CA, we have 3 buying offices in key markets in New York City, Los Angeles, and Boston, and 8 distribution centers nationwide. With 2023 revenues of $20.4 billion, we are a Fortune 500 company who is committed to providing an inclusive work environment with continuous learning opportunities and development for our teams.

About this opportunity...

The Total Store Analyst is responsible for partnering with the Manager to review sales plans at the Total Store level and adjusting based on current sales performance or other external factors such as new store cannibalization or competitor closings or openings. Track the impact of macro factors such as currency rates and minimum wage increases on store performance. In partnership with Manager, create solutions that help impacted stores adjust to the changing business environment. Work cross functionally with Regional Planning to review regional opportunities/risks deeper at a market or store level. Perform ad hoc reporting/analysis as requested.

What you will do and what you will learn...

• Review pre-season plans at a total store level to ensure plans are appropriate
• Track key external impacts – including weather / storms, currency / tourism, etc. – as well as other events that impact store performance – such as cannibalization from new store openings – that could impact store performance (negatively or positively)
• Monitor sales in-season and adjust if needed based on performance (and taking into account external impacts / other events that impact store performance.
• Partner with regional planning to ensure that region plans reflect risks and opportunities at the store and / or market level
• Partner with other operational functions (e.g., store operations, allocation, supply chain) on a regular basis to support execution of store level plans
• Partner with Location Planning to review lower-level plans based on callouts received from store managers and other executives

What you need to be successful...

• Bachelor's Degree, or the equivalent required
• Minimum of 3 years of previous work experience; corporate/ business planning experience required
• Advanced Excel knowledge
• Strong Organizational Skills
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills
• Demonstrated decision making skills
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Ability to work in a high-pressure environment; be flexible to the changing needs of the business

Perks and Benefits of joining our team...

Our Associates are at the heart of everything we do and we're proud to offer a range of benefits that reflect how much we value their contributions. Here's a peek into what you can expect as an eligible Ross Associate:

• A broad range of affordable health insurance options & personal medical plan concierge
  401(k) with employer match and Life insurance
• Ample PTO including accrued vacation, paid holidays, diversity day, summer Fridays and the ability to purchase additional vacation.
• Employee stock purchase plan*
• Access to health and wellness benefits such as BetterHelp and Headspace
• Charitable donations matched by Ross Stores Foundation
• And more....

*benefits vary by level and position and are subject to change

DISCLAIMER

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at management's discretion.

Ross is an equal employment opportunity employer. We consider individuals for employment or promotion according to their skills, abilities and experience. We believe that it is an essential part of the Company's overall commitment to attract, hire and develop a strong, talented and diverse workforce. Ross is committed to complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, physical, mental or developmental disability, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), veteran status, military status, marital or registered domestic partnership status, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.

The base pay range for this role $98,000.00 to $110,000.00. The base pay 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.