Business Analyst

Who We Are

North America’s largest manufacturer and distributor of interior millwork producing and selling interior finishings. We have been steadily growing our footprint and industry leadership for nearly 100 years. Established in 1926, still owned by the founding family, we continue to have the same focus on product excellence and a superior customer experience. We help people transform houses into homes. You’ve probably seen our products in the media featured on tv shows and magazines such as HGTV, Style At Home and House & Home, or by one of our Instagram influencers.

Why should you work for Metrie? With us, you’re more than just a number. We work hard to create a home for our Metrie family where you are empowered to be your best every day. Your contributions matter to us! We take pride in our culture of learning, ownership, and one team, and are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone.
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What You’ll Do

The Business Analyst - Retail is a data-driven role responsible for modeling, analysis and translating data into meaningful insights to support and enhance decision making for the Retail channel and drive sales with our primary customer, Lowe’s.

Key Relationships: You will report directly to the Sales Operations Manager - Retail and work closely with the Retail Leadership team to ensure alignment and collaboration.

Location: Remote. Ideally working from one of the US East Metrie branches periodically.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytic support and strategic thinking to the Retail Leadership, Distribution Center (DC) Operations, Store Operations and IT teams.
• Uncover business opportunities through data analysis and provide insightful business cases for future changes, enhancements and growth to customer programs.
• Build and maintain key reporting tools including, but not limited to, KPI analysis and dashboarding
• Support business growth with testing, implementation, and measurement of analytic merchandising strategies
• Proactively learn, evaluate and improve existing systems and processes.
• Understand the Retail Strategy needs and translate those needs into actionable reporting and/or projects and deploy technology solutions to satisfy those needs.
• Quickly learn and adapt to new software, platforms, and business changes
• Partner with and contribute to cross-functional teams including Store Operations, Supply Chain, DC Operations, and IT.
• Involvement in cross-functional teams and project management.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration, Finance or Computer Science or equivalent work experience
• Experience managing, manipulating, and interpreting large data models including variance scenarios, forecast modeling and forward-thinking trending and analysis
• Extensive analytical skills with experience examining large amounts of data, understanding components, and identifying and drawing meaningful performance trends and translate into effective, actionable insights
• Advanced SAP, Microsoft Excel and Access skills, experience in SQL, SAP, PowerBI and information management using Class A ERP systems preferred
• Ability to handle multiple projects and results within timelines and within budget.
• Problem solver, works with a sense of urgency and balances accuracy and attention to detail while keeping a focus on the bigger picture
• Ability to collaborate and work in a team environment.
• Passionate about growing knowledge and skills to understand a broad range of issues and takes the initiative to solve problems
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and good judgment

It would be an added bonus if you have:

• Experience serving Big-Box, Grocery or Mass Merchandising industry
• Knowledge of “retail math” and retail sales reporting including S/T, WOS, GM, IMU, mark-down analysis, UPT, ADT, IMU, MMU, Comp Sales, GMROI, etc.
• Experience with reporting tools (e.g. OneStream) and business intelligence tools (e.g. Tableau)

What You’ll Enjoy

• Competitive pay range and profit sharing
• Working for a well-established leader in the industry
• Benefits: health, dental and vision starting first of month following hire date
• 401k program

Come work with us! Send us your resume . We look forward to reviewing your application!

In adherence to the principle of pay transparency, we are pleased to disclose the base pay for this full-time position at Metrie. The base pay range for this role is set at $85,000 - 100,000. It is important to note that this position may also qualify for discretionary bonuses or commission payments. The specific base pay within the range will be contingent upon an individual's skills, qualifications, experience, and geographical location. Furthermore, it is essential to highlight that our remuneration ranges are established based on the role, level, and location.

Metrie embraces diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and customers belong. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified applicants. If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, please contact our Human Resources team.

Metrie conducts pre-employment screening including but not limited to background checks and drug testing for all final candidates. All applications will be independently reviewed. We are an E-Verify employer.

Application Deadline: March 29, 2024