WFM Senior Data Analyst

Lowe's Companies, Inc.•Mooresville, NC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is based at our headquarters in Mooresville, North Carolina. Our corporate office is a space where you can collaborate and do your best work. Take a walk, grab a bite (or a cup of coffee), work out or get a check-up – we invest in you so you can find your inspiration. The primary purpose of this role is to design, implement, and enhance systems and processes that support the goal of optimizing labor allocation within Lowe's stores across the US. This role supports projects at all levels of the organization and a successful candidate should be comfortable working cross-functionally with a wide variety of teams across the organization. This role requires a self-starter with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to build, modify, and maintain complex data manipulation models, scripts, and processes.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED or equivalent years of experience in lieu of education requirement, if applicable
Bachelor’s degree Operations Engineering, Data Science, Business Analysis, or a related field or equivalent years of experience in lieu of education requirement, if applicable
3 years Experience related to workforce planning, data science, or data modeling.
2 years Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
2 years Experience in an analytical role
2 years Experience using business intelligence and reporting tools (MicroStrategy, TM1, Hyperion/Essbase, Business Objects, Cognos, Teradata, etc.)
2 years Experience using SQL to query and combine data from multiple sources
2 years Experience using business analysis and data visualization tools (e.g. Tableau, Qlik, Power BI, etc.) to perform analysis
1 years Experience using Python, R, Java, or comparable Object-Oriented programming language

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree Operations Engineering, Data Science, Business Analysis, or a related field
1 years Experience working on Agile project management teams

Responsibilities

Leads automation and analytical projects, collaborating across functional areas, including, but not limited to, Store Operations and Technology teams. Projects may include data management, extraction, technology strategy, data solutions creation, data sourcing, architecture, standards development and governance, privacy, and process development.
Conducts deep statistical analysis, including predictive and prescriptive modeling in order to optimize labor allocation
Creates intricate models used in payroll planning, long range planning, and wage growth projections, providing insight into the best utilization of business resources
Develops and implements data collection systems and other strategies to optimize statistical efficiency and data quality
Delivers in-depth analysis of labor allocation, including the use of complex statistical models, engineered labor standards, and field operations input to develop recommendations for executive leadership
Synthesizes information from a variety of sources to derive insights and provide subject-matter expertise
Completes inputs for forecasts used to predict the labor capacity and financial resources necessary for payroll allocation and store organizational design at Lowe’s
Identifies and presents actionable insights to resolve workforce planning and management challenges
Proactively benchmarks budget, analysis, and scope of projects to ensure they fall within the available resources and timelines, while providing the input necessary for the success of the business
Maintains expert-level knowledge on industry trends, emerging technologies, and new methodologies and applies it to projects as well as using it to guide team members.