Sr. Strategy Analyst

Grocery Outlet•Emeryville, CA

5d•$105,000 - $125,000

About The Position

The Sr. Strategy Analyst has the opportunity to make a significant impact through strategic and analytical insights on a well-established but fast-growing retailer. This person will be a critical partner to key teams throughout Grocery Outlet's organization and will be responsible for driving analytical insights and supporting projects that will improve operational execution, drive growth, and benefit our independent operators. This person will be involved in both regular reporting and analytics and well as a range of strategic projects and will engage regularly with individuals and functions across the organization. Our work environment is entrepreneurial and highly collaborative. We invest in the professional and personal development of each team member and Grocery Outlet provides many long-term career opportunities for top performers. The Strategy team sits in the center of all departments at Grocery Outlet and is committed to driving and supporting growth in all areas of the business. We are looking for someone who can execute on identified priorities while asking the right questions and translating opportunities into actionable analysis. This role reports to the Sr. Director - Strategy.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
1-3 years relevant work experience (Consulting/Banking, Operations, Business Strategy, FP&A, or Retail Analyst)
Strong analytical and statistical skills
Excellent at structuring analysis and identifying key metrics to get to an “answer”
Creative and innovative thinker
Inquisitive nature
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively across all departments and up and down all levels
Self-starter who can manage own work
Strong interest in retail
Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills

Responsibilities

Support long-term strategic growth initiatives, planning, and general business analysis both independently, within the strategy team, and with other departments
Perform general analysis and synthesize of information to support board and executive team meetings
Own analysis, implementation, and next steps for topics including pricing, operational performance, marketing effectiveness, and other initiatives that drive gross profit
Perform market basket analysis to recommend changes in merchandising or pricing
Conduct ad-hoc Grocery Outlet performance, financial, and market analyses to inform strategic decision-making
Identify and pursue additional product-driven analysis and initiatives to drive growth
Support long-term strategic growth/improvement initiatives, planning, execution, and reporting