RaceTrac Company Overview
Job Description:
The Business Systems Analyst supports and at times leads solution-related projects that pertain to all aspects of the Merchandising department. This role will require a combination of analytical skills, strategic thinking, and cross-functional collaboration throughout the entire lifecycle of cross functional initiatives. The Merchandising Solutions Analyst will demonstrate advanced knowledge of the PDI solution. Up to 10% travel required.
Responsibilities:
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Serves as a Subject Matter Expert on the Pricebook portions of our back-office solutions (PDI).
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Performs analysis of complex data and processes of back office systems; recommends comprehensive, data-driven solutions to problems.
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Retrieves, merges, and assesses back office data for both ad-hoc and standard reporting needs to produce information for analysis and decision-making; reviews and validates back office data as well as identifies outliers and inaccuracies.
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Manages the overall process of dashboard creation; from identification of source data to requirements of data transformation through to dashboard creation.
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Develops and communicates project plans, articulates project team roles, project goals, and timelines, while incorporating project lifecycle models.
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Collaborates with stakeholders to identify necessary requirements and develop appropriate solutions
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Creates business requirements, use cases and conditions of satisfaction for system enhancements and conducts relevant testing to ensure deliverable meets the business needs.
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Serves as escalation point for troubleshooting issues with Merchandising, Operations, Accounting, and Information Systems departments as necessary.
Qualifications:
- 1+ years professional experience in a retail, merchandising, or related field preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field preferred.
- High levels of computer literacy regarding data management systems (SQL, Power BI, Databricks, Access, MicroStrategy, Tableau).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, plus familiarity with Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Visio, Project.
- Project Management experience – preferably working with large projects (spend, complexity, and/or duration) collaborating with cross functional teams.
- Experience performing business analysis or financial/statistical data in a retail environment is a plus.