Process and System Analyst, Inventory Optimization

Academy Sports + Outdoors • Katy, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This role centers on supporting and improving the systems and processes that drive merchandising and operational efficiency. Daily work includes managing functional aspects of business systems, optimizing workflows, and ensuring data, configurations, and requirements stay aligned with business needs. Every solution you deliver helps teams move faster, make clearer decisions, and reduce complexity across tools and processes.
You’ll partner closely with IT, business teams, and vendors to troubleshoot issues, define requirements, and support enhancements from concept through testing. Responsibilities include leading UAT efforts, supporting end‑user training, and maintaining foundational data, security roles, and system documentation. Your work ensures systems run smoothly and evolve to meet changing business priorities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience required
• 3 years of systems, process analyst, or related analytical experience required
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to translate business needs into functional system requirements
• Knowledge of merchandising processes, retail math, KPIs, and system integrations
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Office Suite
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• A team-first attitude

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of merchandising processes, retail math, KPIs, and system integrations
• Key Skills: Analysis, Business Intelligence, Process Improvement, Operations, Time Management

Responsibilities

• Managing functional aspects of business systems
• Optimizing workflows
• Ensuring data, configurations, and requirements stay aligned with business needs
• Troubleshooting issues
• Defining requirements
• Supporting enhancements from concept through testing
• Leading UAT efforts
• Supporting end-user training
• Maintaining foundational data, security roles, and system documentation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level