Sr. Data Analyst - Supply Chain

Home Depot; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Home Depot is seeking a Sr Data Analyst in Supply Chain to synthesize complex analyses into clear data-driven stories. You will work with a team to apply established and new analytical processes across diverse datasets, delivering insights and timely reporting while continually learning new technical skills.

This role emphasizes data mining, statistical analysis, and advanced SQL/Access skills to connect relational data and generate actionable business insights in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field or equivalent experience.
• 2–4 years of work experience in data mining, statistical analysis, auditing, and/or forecasting.
• Intermediate SQL or MS Access experience to join relational tables and knowledge of another scripting language (e.g., Python, R).
• Experience with reporting/analytical tools (Excel, SAS, Tableau, etc.).
• Experience in Supply Chain, Merchandising, or Operations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create new dashboards and reports using data analytics tools.
• Execute existing reporting and analytical tasks.
• Ensure high quality of work with strong attention to detail.
• Present findings clearly and relate analytics to business impact.
• Develop additional technical competencies within the team.

Skills

Data analysis

Statistical analysis

Data mining

Communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Math/Engineering/Finance or related field

Tools

SQL

MS Access

SQL Server

Teradata

Oracle

Job description

With a career at The Home Depot, you can be yourself and also be part of something bigger.

Position Purpose

A Sr Data Analyst Supply Chain leverages proven technical abilities to synthesize complex analytical tasks into easily understood data-driven stories. Responsible for working collaboratively among other talented analysts to apply established and create new analytical processes on diverse datasets to deduce insights and solve real-world business problems. Also ensures that all reporting and analytical responsibilities are completed competently in a timely manner, continually seeks out opportunities to learn new and hone existing technical skills (e.g. writing SQL/code, statistics, machine learning, etc.) and operates under minimal supervision and mentorship of more experienced managers and data scientists.

Key Responsibilities

• 30% Leverages data analytics tools to create new dashboards, reports, and any additional ad-hoc requests
• 20% Executes existing reporting and analytical responsibilities
• 20% Ensures the quality of work output by displaying a keen attention to detail
• 20% Presents findings in easily understood ways, focuses on how the data analytics fits into the bigger picture
• 10% Develops additional technical competencies and subject matter expertise within core functional group

Direct Manager/Direct Reports

This position reports to Manager or Sr Manager

This position has no Direct Reports

Travel Requirements

Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Physical Requirements

Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.

Working Conditions

Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be eighteen years of age or older.
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2-4 years work experience in data mining, statistical analysis, auditing, and/or forecasting.
• An intermediary understanding of SQL or working directly with MS Access joining relational tables together and/or some knowledge of one other scripting/compiled/statistical programming language (e.g. VBA, Python, R, SAS, .NET, C++, Java, etc.)
• Experience building reports/analyses with analytical tools (e.g. Excel, JMP, SAS, Mathematica, SPSS, Tableau, etc.)
• Prior direct experience in analyzing the relevant subject matter (e.g. Supply Chain, Merchandising, Operations, etc.)
• B.S. in Computer Science, Math, Engineering, Finance, or related quantitative field.
• Work experience with MS Excel, MS Access, SQL Server, Teradata, Oracle, or comparable database systems.

Minimum Education

The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

Preferred Education

No additional education

Minimum Years of Work Experience

2

Preferred Years of Work Experience

No additional years of experience

Minimum Leadership Experience

None

Preferred Leadership Experience

None

Certifications

None

Competencies

• Critical thinking skills to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions; ability to understand and foresee implications of new information for current and future problems solving.
• An unquenchable intellectual curiosity for getting at the underlying story being told within the data.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills. Ability to persuade, inform, and influence others based on findings. A track record of taking complex results and communicating them in an easily understood way.
• Superior interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate actively and work in a team environment.
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies, tools, and techniques.