Analyst, Strategy

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 experience: + Success. Our winning team pursues excellence while learning and evolving+ Career growth. We develop industry leading talent because Ross grows when our people grow+ Teamwork. We work together to solve the hard problems and find the right solution+ Our 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. GENERAL PURPOSE: The Strategy Analyst will play a key role in helping Ross continue to support its overall strategy, which is to present the customer with attractive bargains on apparel and goods for the home. The Strategy group addresses significant strategic issues for the company that are identified by senior level executives. The Strategy Analyst will report to a Director of Strategy but will work with different project teams and managers. The Strategy Analyst should expect to interact frequently with key functions (Merchandising, Planning, HR, Operations, Finance) and work closely with Strategy team members in both New York and Dublin, CA. The base salary range for this role is $75,700 to $113,650. 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: Support key cross-functional initiatives u2022 Coordinate analysis for select cross-functional initiatives (e.g., Merchant process and tool enhancements, business growth projections, roll-out strategy for new business opportunities). u2022 Support implementation of initiatives through development of change management materials, training, and focus groups. u2022 Work closely with Merchants and Planners, but may also touch other areas of the business such as store operations, supply chain, etc. Perform practical, action oriented, and comprehensive data analysis in support of Strategic business initiatives u2022 Conduct analysis - including pulling data, building models and analyzing financial, operational or statistical data - to support key strategic priorities for the Company (working in conjunction with Strategy team members and other key senior executives). u2022 Develop compelling materials to communicate results of analysis and key insights (e.g., Board meetings, Buyer meetings) Analyze business problems and develop insights into root causes and improvement opportunities u2022 Understand the off-price business and diagnose key business problems. Create and execute plans to gather data and develop practical solutions Monitor ongoing and ad hoc internal and external events u2022 Provide ad hoc business and competitive intelligence and insights for key senior executives: e.g., new store performance, competitive information. COMPETENCIES: People u2022 Building Effect Teams u2022 Developing Talent u2022 Collaboration Self u2022 Leading by Example u2022 Communicates Effectively u2022 Ensures Accountability and Execution u2022 Manages Conflict Business u2022 Business Acumen u2022 Plans, Aligns and Prioritizes u2022 Organizational Agility With particular emphasis on the following specific position-related competencies: u2022 Communicates Effectively u2022 Ensures Accountability & Execution u2022 Organizational Agility u2022 Manages Conflict u2022 Collaboration u2022 Business Acumen u2022 Leading by Example u2022 Plans, Aligns & Prioritizes QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED: u2022 College degree, preferably with an analytical background u2022 2-3 years post college experience, preferably in an analytical environment, corporate strategy role, consulting, or financial services firm. u2022 Teamwork: Needs to be able to build effective working relationships within and outside the Strategy team. u2022 Communication: Must be able to listen, understand, and communicate with executives at all levels of the company. Must be able to communicate effectively with Merchants. u2022 Outstanding analytical ability: Must have a data driven approach to solving problems. Requires very strong quantitative skills and a good sense of how to dissect problems. u2022 Must be able to set priorities while conducting analysis to quickly arrive at an actionable solution. u2022 Detail-oriented approach: Must pay close attention to details and have the drive to get things right. u2022 Strong fundamental business skills - must be Excel and PowerPoint proficient u2022 Clear understanding of basic financial, statistical and economic concepts PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ADA: Job requires ability to work in an office environment, primarily on a computer. Requires sitting, standing, walking, hearing, talking on the telephone, attending in-person meetings, typing, and working with paper/files, etc. Consistent timeliness and regular attendance. Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically. 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. However, this role can perform duties effectively using a combination of in-office and remote work.#LI-Hybrid SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None DISCLAIMER This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at management's discretion. Ross is an equal employment opportunity employer. We consider individuals for employment or promotion according to their skills, abilities and experience. We believe that it is an essential part of the Company's overall commitment to attract, hire and develop a strong, talented and diverse workforce. Ross is committed to complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, physical, mental or developmental disability, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), veteran status, military status, marital or registered domestic partnership status, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.