Sourcing Analyst

HD Supply • Atlanta, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sourcing Analyst is responsible for gathering disparate data from various sources, analyzing and normalizing it to ensure data integrity for analysis. This role provides consistent, relevant, and accurate data, along with guidance and knowledge of available data and definitions for analysis. The position requires independence in data analysis techniques, resolving missing or incomplete information, and inconsistencies or anomalies. The analyst may provide general guidance or training to junior personnel. The work environment is comfortable and indoors, with minimal physical demands and no travel required.

Requirements

• BS/BA in a related discipline and 2-5 years of experience in a related field, OR MS/MA and 2-4 years of experience in a related field.
• Skill in data analysis techniques by resolving missing/incomplete information and inconsistencies/anomalies in more complex research/data.
• Ability to work with increasing independence, receiving guidance only on unusual, complex problems or issues.
• Ability to prepare spreadsheets for data analysis.
• Ability to prepare reports with charts and graphs, mailing lists, maps and ad hoc requests.
• Ability to make presentations.
• Ability to provide recommendations based on findings and analysis.
• Ability to provide input on policies and procedures.
• Ability to participate in department and interdepartmental projects.

Nice To Haves

• Certification is required in some areas.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a resource to assigned client in area of expertise.
• Gathers and compiles raw data; conducts research for industry trends and benchmarks; and normalizes data to be incorporated into a centralized data format.
• Analyzes, reports, makes comparisons to industry/company benchmarks, determines trends, and prepares cost analyses.
• Defines data definitions and documents data limitations.
• Prepares spreadsheets for data analysis; prepares reports with charts and graphs, mailing lists, maps and ad hoc requests. May make presentations.
• Provides recommendations based on findings and analysis.
• Provides input on policies and procedures.
• Participates in department and interdepartmental projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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