Operations Business Analyst

Home Depot•Atlanta, GA

22h

About The Position

The Operations Business Analyst identifies and analyzes components of business problems, draws conclusions using quantitative skills, and supports projects that deliver value to The Home Depot through store operations. The role helps drive operations processes in assigned areas and completes project tasks as directed by managers. The analyst reviews sales and financial information, analyzes consumer and industry trends, supports forecasting and strategy, and provides data and recommendations to directors and upper management. The position also executes core operations projects and process improvements, handles day-to-day processes within assigned responsibilities, and communicates issues and roadblocks. It typically reports to an Operations Process Manager or Business Manager and has no direct supervisory responsibility. The role is based in a comfortable indoor area. Most work is performed sitting, with frequent opportunities to move around; rarely, the job may require moving or lifting light articles. Overnight travel is typically less than 10% of the time.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
The knowledge, skills, and abilities typically acquired through completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a job-related field of study.
Minimum of 3 years of work experience.
Strong quantitative skills, including statistics and data analysis.
Competencies include leveraging partnerships, teamwork, adaptability, problem solving, and self-development.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.
One year of experience in business, retail, and/or consulting preferred.

Responsibilities

Use strategic thinking to identify problems, understand their fundamental components, and see the broader context.
Prepare and deliver insights and recommendations based on analysis.
Review sales and financial analyses, including sales performance, category opportunities, cost-benefit analysis, data process modeling, and regression analysis.
Identify consumer lifestyle and technology trends; conduct customer focus groups and analyze and synthesize findings.
Monitor business and industry trends, the competitive landscape, and consumer data.
Interpret data using knowledge of statistics and relevant procedures.
Provide directors with data to support decision-making.
Provide input on forecasts based on knowledge of products and technology.
Provide input on strategy based on industry and technology trends.
Provide customers with specialized information from a variety of resources.
Facilitate problem-solving sessions with multiple groups.
Synthesize analytical findings, draw conclusions, and make oral and written recommendations to upper management.
Execute tasks for core operations projects and process improvements.
Execute day-to-day processes in assigned areas of responsibility.
Communicate issues and roadblocks related to assigned areas of responsibility.