Operations Analytics & Forecasting Analyst

Dick's Sporting Goods; McAlisters Crossroads (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DICK'S Sporting Goods seeks a data analyst to support labor planning, forecasting, reporting, and analytics across a fast-paced retail environment. You will forecast workforce needs, validate data, and develop insights to guide operational decisions.

The role emphasizes building and maintaining dashboards, analyzing performance data, and collaborating with field leadership to translate findings into actionable recommendations. Strong Excel and visualization tool skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Analytics, Information Systems.
• 1-3 years experience.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Powerpoint.
• Knowledge of PowerBI, Tableau or similar visualization tools a plus.
• Knowledge of SQL, Alteryx, Power Query or other data transformation tools a plus.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to identify trends, interpret data, and develop actionable insights.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and quality assurance.
• Intellectual curiosity and willingness to learn.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact across multiple levels of the organization.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, evolving retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Support labor planning and workforce management processes through forecasting analysis, data staging, reporting, scheduling configuration support, and process optimization initiatives
• Execute recurring quality assurance and validation processes to ensure accuracy and consistency across reporting, labor models and operational data outputs
• Analyze operational, labor and financial performance data to identify trends, risks, variances, and opportunities that support business decision making and operational strategy
• Build, maintain and enhance reporting tools, dashboards, and analytical processes that improve business visibility and decision‑making efficiency
• Collaborate with field leadership and cross functional partners to investigate operational questions, evaluate business impacts and support strategic initiatives
• Support ad hoc analysis, scenario modeling, operational deep dives, and special projects in a fast‑paced retail environment

Skills

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent worker

Task prioritization

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Analytics, Information Systems

Tools

PowerBI

Tableau

SQL

Alteryx

Power Query

Job description

DICK'S Sporting Goods seeks a data analyst to support labor planning, forecasting, reporting, and analytics across a fast-paced retail environment. You will forecast workforce needs, validate data, and develop insights to guide operational decisions.

The role emphasizes building and maintaining dashboards, analyzing performance data, and collaborating with field leadership to translate findings into actionable recommendations. Strong Excel and visualization tool skills are essential.