Sr. Data Analyst - Asset Protection

Home Depot • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

With a career at The Home Depot, you can be yourself and also be part of something bigger. Position Purpose: Asset Protection Senior Data Analyst is responsible for identifying, distinguishing and analyzing multiple components of a problem and providing conclusions using high-level quantitative skills. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: leading teams on projects, effective communication to teams and other leaders; querying, reviewing and understanding core retail data such as but not limited to shrink, markdown, returns and sales/financial data; identifying trends in business and the retail industry; and understanding key operational processes within the stores. This role also involves creating and supporting field-facing dashboards and tools that Asset Protection partners use in their daily routines. This role requires a highly analytical and detail-oriented individual with a strong operational understanding and the ability to drive projects to successful completion. Asset Protection Senior Data Analysts typically take direction from AP Managers, work cross-functionally and collaborate on assigned projects. Project management expertise, strong communication skills and cross-functionally partnering with all Asset Protection teams and others throughout Home Depot is critical for the success of an Asset Protection Senior Analyst Key Responsibilities: · Perform data gathering tasks and analytics - identify trends, develop solutions, project/strategy planning and data utilization · Produce documents for teams and leadership to review and utilize. Deliver presentations to teams and executive leaders and sponsors. Synthesize findings and make recommendations to upper management. · Build skills and knowledge including self-development, team knowledge and customer (internal) knowledge Key Responsibilities: Perform data gathering tasks and analytics - identify trends, develop solutions, project/strategy planning and data utilization Produce documents for teams and leadership to review and utilize. Deliver presentations to teams and executive leaders and sponsors. Synthesize findings and make recommendations to upper management. Build skills and knowledge including self-development, team knowledge and customer (internal) knowledge Direct Manager/Direct Reports: Typically reports to Asset Protection Manager No associates report to this role, but requires the leadership of a work group: assign and review work and train to other team members (but not hiring, firing or disciplinary action) Travel Requirements: Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time. Physical Requirements: Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles. Working Conditions: Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.

Requirements

• Must be eighteen years of age or older.
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Strong project management and organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail, supported by a background in consulting or project management methodologies.
• Exceptional analytical and quantitative skills, including statistical analysis, data interpretation, and problem-solving.
• Proficiency in SQL (e.g., BigQuery, MySQL, DB2) and Python for data extraction, manipulation, and automation.
• Experience leveraging AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) to drive efficiency and derive insights.
• Familiarity with data governance best practices, including documentation and version control.
• Advanced Tableau skills for designing impactful dashboards that communicate key messages effectively.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Strong understanding of merchandising, retail operations, field operations, and Asset Protection principles and practices.
• Demonstrated leadership attributes, including the ability to influence and drive results without direct authority, lead high-performing teams, and foster collaboration.
• Customer service mindset with a focus on understanding and meeting internal stakeholder needs.
• Effective communicator with the ability to deliver presentations to teams, executive leaders, and sponsors, clearly articulating complex analyses and implications.
• Commitment to self-development, team knowledge sharing, and deepening understanding of internal customer needs.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform data gathering tasks and analytics - identify trends, develop solutions, project/strategy planning and data utilization
• Produce documents for teams and leadership to review and utilize.
• Deliver presentations to teams and executive leaders and sponsors.
• Synthesize findings and make recommendations to upper management.
• Build skills and knowledge including self-development, team knowledge and customer (internal) knowledge

What This Job Offers

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