Strategic Leader, Decision Science & Analytics

Best Buy; Minnesota; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Employee discount

Retirement resources

Well-being support

Job summary

Best Buy is seeking a Senior Manager, Decision Science to lead a team that turns data into actionable decisions across reverse logistics, lifecycle experiences, and operations. You’ll partner with senior leaders to shape strategy and solve complex challenges from home, with travel within driving distance to Richfield, MN.

You will guide forecasting, experimentation, and predictive modeling while mentoring talent and presenting insights to executives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience using data and analytics to solve business problems.
• 3+ years of experience with SQL and Python, R, or a similar programming language.
• 2+ years of experience leading analytics, data science, business intelligence, or related teams.
• Experience presenting data-driven insights to senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of decision scientists and analysts.
• Partner with business leaders to identify opportunities and solve key challenges.
• Set team priorities and manage a portfolio of analytics initiatives.
• Turn complex business questions into actionable analytical solutions.
• Guide forecasting, experimentation, predictive modeling, and statistical analysis efforts.
• Present clear insights and recommendations that influence business decisions.
• Champion talent development, succession planning, and employee engagement within the team.
• Promote best practices, innovation, and continuous improvement across the analytics organization.

Skills

SQL

Python/R

Team leadership

Data storytelling

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in quantitative field

Master’s degree in quantitative or business field

Tools

SQL

Python

R

Job description

Best Buy is seeking a Senior Manager, Decision Science to lead a team that turns data into actionable decisions across reverse logistics, lifecycle experiences, and operations. You’ll partner with senior leaders to shape strategy and solve complex challenges from home, with travel within driving distance to Richfield, MN.

You will guide forecasting, experimentation, and predictive modeling while mentoring talent and presenting insights to executives.