Business Strategy Analyst-Retail Required

Family Dollar

Chesapeake (VA)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A retail company is seeking a Business Strategy Analyst to improve business processes and provide strategic insights. This role demands strong analytical skills and experience in retail. The ideal candidate will work on IT strategic plans and collaborate with various stakeholders to align business goals. Competitive salary range of $90,000.00-$120,000.00 is offered.

Qualifications

Minimum 5+ years of related experience in retail or software company.
Strong proficiency in data visualization tools.
Excellent communication and facilitation skills.

Responsibilities

Analyze internal and external data for strategic opportunities.
Conduct market research to benchmark IT performance.
Support the development of IT strategic plans.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Information Systems

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Excel

PowerPoint

MS Project

Job description

Business Strategy Analyst-Retail Required

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We are seeking a Business Strategy Analyst to play a key role in analyzing and improving business processes in their specialty and/or assigned capability domain. This role works closely and collaborates with project managers, technology and support teams, business, as well as external stakeholders to analyze business requirements and produce deliverables related to their capability during internal implementations and roll outs. This role will be responsible for analyzing data, identifying trends, and providing strategic insights to drive decision-making and ensure alignment between IT initiatives and business goals.

Strategic Planning & Analysis
Support the development and execution of IT strategic plans and roadmaps aligned with business objectives.
Analyze internal and external data to identify strategic opportunities, risks, and performance gaps.
Conduct market and industry research to benchmark IT performance and innovation trends.
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication:
Maintain and promote a positive rapport with the user community.
Negotiates with or influences division/department teams to facilitate analytic success (thorough and accurate, quantitative and qualitative validation to base as-is & to-be)
Experience with testing and mapping various business processes.
Strong software configuration knowledge and experience
Develops Self and Others
Promotes team building and skills development of team members.
Cross-coordinates feedback and learning among all Business Analysts
Participates in Community of Practice activities for professional development.
Qualifications:
Education & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field.
Minimum 5+ years of related experience, within retail (at a retailer or software company)
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
Proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau), Excel, and PowerPoint.
Knowledge of project and portfolio management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, MS Project, Clarity).
Familiarity with governance, compliance, and risk management practices in IT.
Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with strategic planning processes in an IT context.
5+ years’ experience with enhancing and implementing ERP systems using various technologies:
Master Data Management
Planning, Pricing, Promotions
Purchase Order Management
Invoice Matching