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Walgreens Manager, Merchandising Analytics in DEERFIELD, Illinois
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Job Summary
Responsible for leading a team that provides data, analysis and recommendations to the space management team, key stakeholders and leadership to maximize the productivity of the space in our stores through data driven store layouts, item selection and merchandising strategies. Understand and mentor team members on the use of an array of data sources, analytical strategies and follows industry best practices to drive key business decisions. Lead the development and enhancement of reporting tools, processes and analytical strategies. Represent Merchandising Analytics within cross-functional decision-making groups that have a significant impact on the organization's ways of working, strategies and short-term and/or long-term results. #LI-NL1
Job Responsibilities
Manages the daily activities that develop and implement multiple components/processes for a specified section of work within Retail Products Merchandising. Manages a team responsible for developing and implementing protocols that comply with established policies, procedures and standards of the specified functional area. Outcomes managed have an impact on the specified area of responsibility.
May become actively involved, as required, to meet schedules and resolve problems highly complex in nature.
May make recommended changes to strategy/roadmap for area of responsibility.
Develops protocols to support established standards. Manages the development and implementation of processes and /.or tools. May oversee team(s) assigned to projects and manages the execution processes.
Collaborates and works cross-functionally to develop strategies to mitigate loss and/or optimize profitability.
Shares information cross-functionally to improve workflow processes. Interacts with direct reports and peers in management / customers / vendors to share information and improve cross-departmental processes and relationships.
Continuously evaluates best practices, methodology and tools and seeks to improve deliverables in order to maintain alignment with business needs.
Reviews reports and metrics and identifies opportunities to grow and optimize specified area of responsibility.
Analyzes the competitive marketplace for patterns and trends and makes recommendations for application of findings. Provides recommendations in creation and development of templates, methodologies, and presentations relating to strategies for area of responsibility.
May create and executes divisional projects based on strategic need. Utilizes project management skills to create client-focused deliverables, delegate work, execute project analysis, and deliver strategic results.
Provides guidance, direction, coaching, and counseling to a team of analysts. Allocates available resources to meet operating objectives. Develops and mentors staff through on-boarding, open communication, training and development opportunities and performance management processes; builds and maintains employee morale and motivation; ensures the team is appropriately staffed with required competencies; fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace.
About Walgreens and WBA
Walgreens (www.walgreens.com) is included in the U.S. Retail Pharmacy and U.S. Healthcare segments of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA), an integrated healthcare, pharmacy and retail leader with a 170-year heritage of caring for communities. WBA’s purpose is to create more joyful lives through better health. Operating nearly 9,000 retail locations across America, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, Walgreens is proud to be a neighborhood health destination serving nearly 10 million customers each day. Walgreens pharmacists play a critical role in the U.S. healthcare system by providing a wide range of pharmacy and healthcare services, including those that drive equitable access to care for the nation’s medically underserved populations. To best meet the needs of customers and patients, Walgreens offers a true omnichannel experience, with fully integrated physical and digital platforms supported by the latest technology to deliver high-quality products and services in communities nationwide.
The actual salary an employee can expect to receive, plus bonus pursuant to the terms of any bonus plan if applicable, will depend on experience, seniority, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law. To review benefits, please visit jobs.walgreens.com/benefits.
"An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans".
Job ID: 1413681BR
Title: Manager, Merchandising Analytics
Company Indicator: Walgreens
Employment Type:
Job Function: Merchandising/Procurement
Full Store Address: 106 WILMOT RD,DEERFIELD,IL 60015
Full District Office Address: 106 WILMOT RD,DEERFIELD,IL,60015-05123-01106-2
External Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree and at least 2 years of experience in one or more of the following: retail, procurement/purchasing, merchandising, vendor relations, or retail marketing OR a High School Diploma/GED and at least 5 years of experience in two or more of the following: retail, procurement/purchasing, merchandising, vendor relations, or retail marketing.
Experience establishing and maintaining relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization, including the executive level.
Experience using time management skills such as prioritizing/organizing and tracking details and meeting deadlines of multiple projects with varying completion dates.
Experience analyzing and reporting data in order to identify issues, trends, or exceptions to drive improvement of results and find solutions.
Experience identifying operational issues and recommending and implementing strategies to resolve problems.
At least 1 year experience of direct leadership, indirect leadership and/or cross functional team leadership.
Willing to travel up to 10% of the time for business purposes (within state and out of state).
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree OR MBA
Databricks, PowerBI, SQL, Python, VBA
Statistics, AI/ML, Data Process Automation
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