Sr. Analyst, Clearance Operations

Home Depot • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

The Sr. Analyst, Clearance Operations provides subject matter expertise, project management, and analytical support for the development and execution of clearance strategies. The role analyzes data, builds presentations, and applies insight, analytics, and judgment to evaluate clearance performance and answer business questions. It partners with Merchants to understand business strategy needs and translate them into effective SKU exits through clearance. The Sr. Analyst also leads clearance-related projects and supports other Merchandising Operations initiatives in partnership with cross-functional teams.

This position reports to a Manager and has no direct reports. It typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time. The role is primarily performed sitting in a comfortable position, with frequent opportunities to move about; rarely, it may require moving or lifting light articles. The work is located in a comfortable indoor area, with unpleasant conditions infrequent and not objectionable.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
• At least 2 years of work experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to learn quickly and independently.
• Business acumen.
• Proven ability to analyze, evaluate, and interpret complex data.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with PowerPoint, Excel, Access, and other statistical software or pricing packages, such as SAS, Minitab, or DemandTec.
• Ability to build relationships and work cross-functionally with business partners.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Analytics, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Familiarity with Merchandising core concepts and systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn data into clear recommendations.
• GCP/BigQuery proficiency.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and building models from large datasets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including building presentations for senior audiences.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and measure pricing actions to understand trade-offs between units, sales, and gross margin, and use findings to help Merchants reach financial objectives.
• Conduct research to become a subject matter expert in a specific segment of pricing and statistical analysis.
• Work across the organization and leverage cross-functional teams to provide expert analytical support, such as analysis of domestic logistics or global supply chain costs.
• Develop and deliver influential presentations that summarize complex analyses and drive effective business decisions.
• Lead clearance-related projects and support other Merchandising Operations initiatives in partnership with cross-functional teams.

What This Job Offers

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