Data Quality & Process Governance Analyst

Advance Auto Parts•Raleigh, NC

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Merchandising Data Quality & Process Governance Analyst executes the tactical roadmap for data integrity and process excellence. This role focuses on the end-to-end SKU and vendor lifecycle, ensuring that merchandising workflows are followed and that the data powering product and supplier relationships is business-ready to drive operational efficiency.

Requirements

Foundational understanding of Data Governance, Data Quality, and Master Data Management (MDM) principles, specifically in a retail or supply chain context.
Ability to translate complex data issues into actionable business insights and perform detailed root-cause analysis.
Experience in governing workflows to maximize data accuracy and minimize operational friction.
Strong verbal and written communication skills to drive compliance and organizational change across cross-functional departments.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a retail or merchandising environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform daily audits and root-cause analysis for data defects in SKU and vendor master data; lead remediation efforts to ensure data health.
Own the development and distribution of vendor data health scorecards; monitor supplier compliance with data standards and provide support for seamless integration.
Execute and monitor end-to-end workflows for SKU onboarding and vendor setup; identify friction points in the product lifecycle and suggest process improvements.
Maintain documentation for merchandising data processes, ensuring all SKU maintenance and vendor setup activities align with established governance policies.
Act as a technical liaison for Merchandising teams to ensure data strategies and process workflows align with product lifecycle management.
Track and report on process health and data quality metrics (KPIs) to provide actionable insights for senior leadership.