Senior Business Analyst (Supply Chain)

Ross Stores; Moreno Valley (CA); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Ross Stores is seeking a Senior Business Analyst in Moreno Valley, CA to work on medium to large projects, handling information management, data analysis, and project lifecycle activities. The role involves collaborating with leadership to manage risks, gather requirements, and deliver reporting dashboards.

The position supports a blend of in-office and remote work, with a base salary ranging from $96,700 to $146,050 depending on experience and location.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years’ experience in the IT field or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to understand and apply instructions and/or suggest alternate proven methods to move projects forward.
• Ability to follow established practices, policies and procedures.
• Ability to build stable working relationships.
• Strong communication skills.
• Very strong understanding of productivity suite software (i.e. Microsoft Office).
• Strong analytical skills.
• Able to create intermediate to complex analytical solutions.
• Ability to take an abstract analytical problem and break it down into actionable tasks.

Responsibilities

• Gathers and documents project risks and provides recommendations to leadership.
• Gathers and documents project status updates and presents to leadership.
• Collects and consolidates data for reporting and dashboards.
• Performs data analysis on test data using a relational database management system.
• Documents functional and other requirements based on partner feedback.
• Supports Operations within the distribution center and troubleshoots issues.

Skills

IT experience

Strong communication

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

SQL query

Project management

Abstract problem solving

Education

Undergraduate degree in information systems or computer science

Tools

Warehouse Management systems

Job description

GENERAL PURPOSE

The Senior Business Analyst is responsible for working on projects, assignments and problems of medium to large scope with some instruction from project or department leadership. Areas of focus include information management, relationship management, development lifecycle, technical operations and project management activities.

The base salary range for this role is $96,700 – $146,050. The base salary 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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Project Management –
  • Gather and document project risks and provide recommendations to project leadership or management on longer-term solutions.
  • Gather and document project status updates from responsible parties and present to project leadership or management.
  • Collect and consolidate data from responsible parties to be used for reporting and dashboard creation.
  • Gather, create, and perform data analysis on test data using a relational database management system.
• Information Management: Create and analyze process flow documents of diverse scope by networking with users.
• Relationship Management –
  • Document functional and other requirements based on customer or business partner feedback on moderate to complex projects.
  • Support Operations within the distribution center. Troubleshoot and document issues reported and provide timely responses to questions raised with existing functionality for systems operating in the supply chain IT space
• Development Lifecycle –
  • Drive test execution throughout all phases of testing (i.e. unit, end-to-end, integration, performance, operational readiness, user acceptance.) for medium to complex projects.
  • Lead documentation activities for assigned deliverables including test approach, test scenarios, test cases/conditions, test scripts, and test results.
  • Develop the understanding of strengths/limitations of various tools and technologies available.
  • Suggest alternate methods of data gathering and/or data presentation.
• Technical Operations –
  • Collaborate with key stakeholders to define the release and deployment plans.
  • Lead post deployment validation as instructed by project leadership or management.

COMPETENCIES

• Collaboration
• Leading by Example
• Communicates Effectively
• Communication
• Ensures Accountability & Execution
• Manages Conflict
• Business Acumen
• Plans, Aligns & Prioritizes
• Organizational Agility
• Listening
• Customer Focus
• Integrity & Trust
• Learning on the Fly
• Composure
• Approachability
• Dealing with Ambiguity

QUALIFICATIONS & SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED

• 6-8 years’ experience in the IT field or equivalent work experience
• Ability to understand and apply instructions and/or suggest alternate proven methods to move projects forward
• Ability to follow established practices, policies and procedures
• Ability to build stable working relationships
• Strong communication skills
• Very strong understanding of productivity suite software (i.e. Microsoft Office)
• Strong analytical skills
• Able to create intermediate to complex analytical solutions
• Ability to take an abstract analytical problem and break it down into actionable tasks

PREFFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Suitable level of supply chain retail business knowledge
• Warehouse Management application knowledge preferable
• Project Management skills and experience
• SQL Query data analysis and data/ process flow diagram skills

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent work experience in information systems, computer science, or a related technical discipline

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Consistent timeliness and regular attendance
• However, this role can perform duties effectively using a combination of in-office and remote work
• Job requires ability to work in an office environment, primarily on a computer
• Occasional Requirements: Job occasionally requires bending, kneeling, reaching, and lifting boxes up to 50 pounds
• Requires ability to ascend/descend stairs
• Requires ability to frequently walk throughout distribution centers (approx. 2 million square feet in size) to observe and support users
• Requires ability to hear\communicate in a noisy environment
• Requires frequent standing and walking for lengthy periods of time
• Requires sitting, standing, walking, hearing, talking on the telephone, attending in-person meetings, typing, and working with paper/files, etc
• This role requires regular in-office presence, including to engage in in-person team interaction, meetings and collaboration, client support, mentoring, coaching, and/or feedback
• Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

N/a