Analyst, Merchant Operations

Our values start with our people, join a team that values you!Bring your talents to Ross, our leading off-price retail chain with over 2,200 stores, and a strong track record of success and growth. Our focus has always been bringing our customers a constant stream of high-quality brands and on-trend merchandise at extraordinary savings. All while providing a fun and exciting treasure hunt experience.As Part Of Our Team, You Will ExperienceSuccess. Our winning team pursues excellence while learning and evolvingCareer growth. We develop industry leading talent because Ross grows when our people growTeamwork. We work together to solve the hard problems and find the right solutionOur commitment to Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, and our community. We celebrate the backgrounds, identities, and ideas of those who work and shop with us because our differences make us stronger. We strive to be a positive force in our community.Our Corporate headquarters are in Dublin, CA, we have 3 buying offices in key markets in New York City, Los Angeles, and Boston, and 8 distribution centers nationwide. With 2023 revenues of $20.4 billion, we are a Fortune 500 company who is committed to providing an inclusive work environment with continuous learning opportunities and development for our teams.About This Opportunity...The Analyst, Merchant Operations is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and presenting data-driven insights and recommendations to identify and drive business improvements. This position will execute and refine standard reporting processes while effectively communicating results and recommendations to management in both written and verbal formats.The Analyst must possess strong collaboration skills, working closely with cross-functional partners such as Distribution Centers, Planning, Merchandising, and Allocation teams. This role requires the ability to work independently, manage multiple deliverables, and maintain focus on priorities in a fast-paced and evolving environment. The ideal candidate will leverage strong technical and functional skills to respond to ad-hoc data requests and support continuous process improvement across the organization.The base salary range for this role is $65,200 - $75,000. 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.What You Will Do And What You Will Learn...Utilize Excel and related analytical tools to generate reports and insights for all levels of the organization, based on project needs or ad hoc requests. Proactively, analyze data to identify trends, patterns, and root causes within merchant-driven processes, and summarize key findings into clear, actionable presentations for both executive and operational teams to drive improvement. Independently evaluate current processes to identify opportunities for efficiency and improvement, and develop and present recommendations to management for implementation.Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization, adapting messaging and presentation style to suit the audience and ensure understanding and alignment. Combine and compare data from multiple sources to identify relationships, validate accuracy, and draw insights that support achieving desired business results.Manage daily/weekly/monthly/ad hoc analysis delivering accurate and timely reporting.Maintain/update existing job aids.What You Need To Be Successful...Bachelor's degreeStrong excel and analytical skills Retail merchandising, planning, or reporting skillsBusiness acumen - demonstrated understanding of quality standards relative to analysis of data and statistics in a retail environment.Clear and concise communication skillsImpeccable attention to detail1-2 years' experience in retailPerks and Benefits of joining our team...BenefitsOur Associates are at the heart of everything we do and we're proud to offer a range of benefits that reflect how much we value their contributions. Here's a peek into what you can expect as an eligible Ross Associate:A broad range of affordable health insurance options & personal medical plan concierge401(k) with employer match and Life insuranceAmple PTO including accrued vacation, paid holidays, diversity day, summer Fridays and the ability to purchase additional vacation. Employee stock purchase planAccess to health and wellness benefits such as BetterHelp and HeadspaceCharitable donations matched by Ross Stores FoundationAnd more....Benefits vary by level and position and are subject to change