Data Analytics Manager - Supply Chain

Our values start with our people. Join a team that values you! Ross is a leading off‑price retail chain with over 2,200 stores, a Fortune 500 company with 2023 revenues of $20.4 billion, and a strong track record of success and growth. We focus on delivering high‑quality brands and on‑trend merchandise at extraordinary savings while providing a fun “treasure hunt” experience. We are committed to diversity, equality & inclusion, teamwork, and being a positive force in our community.

General Purpose

The Manager of Data & Analytics is responsible for elevating analytical capabilities within the Ross Supply Chain and leading sophisticated analysis in support of strategic projects and senior executives. This role drives analytic excellence by identifying and adopting new analytical methodologies, increasing business access to data, and partnering closely with Engineering and other cross‑functional teams.

Essential Functions

• Perform practical, action‑oriented, comprehensive data analysis to diagnose business problems, optimize approaches, and measure impact across multiple functions.
• Lead analytics for select cross‑functional initiatives (e.g., region split, new format improvement, rollout strategy for new business opportunities) in partnership with Marketing, Planning, Store Operations, distribution centers, and others.
• Serve as the subject‑matter expert for analytics on these projects, flexibly supporting various analysis types such as large data‑set manipulation, model building, and statistical analysis.
• Summarize and communicate insights and recommendations to business partners both verbally and in writing.
• Identify opportunities for better data access, develop a roadmap for advanced analytics, secure leadership support, and keep abreast of new analytical/statistical methodologies.
• Recommend upgrades or external training, adopt new technologies/methodologies, and train others on them.
• Lead the build‑out of advanced data capabilities at Ross while effectively partnering with appropriate parties.
• Develop compelling materials to communicate results and key insights.
• Act as the point person/subject‑matter expert for ad‑hoc questions from cross‑functional business partners.

Competencies

• Problem Solving
• Technical/Functional Skills
• Business Acumen
• Technical Learning
• Intellectual Horsepower
• Peer Relationships/Collaboration
• Learning on the Fly
• Drives Results

Qualifications

• Strong analytic skills with recent experience writing MS SQL or Oracle SQL queries.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Power BI or Tableau.
• Outstanding analytical ability with a data‑driven approach to problem solving and very strong quantitative skills.
• Minimum 5 years post‑college experience in analytical positions; relevant retail/supply‑chain experience preferred.
• Project management capability – ability to prioritize multiple projects and deadlines and keep senior teams updated.
• Detail‑oriented with a drive for accuracy.

Education / Certifications

MBA or Master’s degree in a quantitative field.

Physical Requirements

• Work primarily in an office environment, primarily on a computer.
• Requires sitting, standing, walking, hearing, talking on the telephone, attending in‑person meetings, typing, and handling paper/files.
• Consistent timeliness and regular attendance.
• Vision: ability to see information in print and/or electronically.
• Regular in‑office presence for team interaction, meetings, collaboration, client support, mentoring, coaching, and feedback; role can be performed using a combination of in‑office and remote work.