The Home Depot

Senior Analyst, Item Data Management - Data Quality

The Home Depot • $85K — $110K *
Atlanta, GA 30349In-Person
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
2 months ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Analytics, Data Science, or related field.
  • 3-5+ years of experience in data analytics, preferably in retail.
  • Proven expertise in large dataset manipulation using SQL or related languages.
  • Strong proficiency with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
  • Excellent communication skills for presenting complex data to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze large, complex datasets to identify trends and opportunities.
  • Translate analytical findings into actionable recommendations for leadership.
  • Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to track performance indicators.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align projects with business goals.
  • Manage project expectations and address issues throughout initiatives.

Benefits

  • Overnight travel required 5% to 20% of the time.
  • Located in a comfortable indoor work environment.
  • Opportunities for professional training and development.
Full Job Description
Position Purpose:

The purpose of the Senior Data Analyst for Product Data Insights & Tooling is to turn our vast item catalog into a high-performance engine for decision-making. The Senior Data Analyst is responsible for leveraging complex, large-scale data to derive actionable insights that directly influence and support executive-level merchandising strategy. This role requires a blend of advanced technical data manipulation skills and a deep understanding of retail merchandising principles to translate raw data into clear, impactful business recommendations. In this position, the Senior Data Analyst will build and support automation, leverage AI tooling, and collaborate cross-functionally in alignment with the executive strategy. The position requires knowledge of merchandising, an analytical skillset, and an entrepreneurial mindset.

Key responsibilities include:
  • Manipulating and analyzing large, complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities related to category and product performance, customer behavior, and market dynamics.
  • Translating analytical findings into concise, compelling recommendations and presenting them to leadership to inform and validate merchandising strategies.
  • Developing and maintaining dashboards and reports to track key performance indicators, effectively communicating merchandising insights to cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Partnering with cross-functional teams to align analytical projects with overarching business goals and providing data-driven guidance.


Key Responsibilities:
  • Represents the Merchandising function in business process evaluation, procedural development, systems requirements definition and systems functional design.
  • Project/Initiative Management--Partners with senior and department management and cross-functional teams in determining and defining business need/requirements; project plans, risk assessments, communication, implementation, training and change management
  • Manages the business and project team expectations including addressing project issues, changes; May directly supervise staff members in the development, implementation and support of applications and business processes to meet the client's business requirements.
  • Driving the requirements gathering efforts for a project (either development or implementation), including managing the expectations of the project manager, the stakeholders, the project team and executive management.
  • Proposing alternatives and solutions to requirements management for each project that most closely aligns with the specific timetables, objectives and business issues at hand.
  • Consulting with cross-functional managers, project managers, management and customers to ensure that all projects undertaken adequately address requirement related issues. Understanding the business case behind all projects, including the motivating factors for all stakeholders. Working with the Business Manager to analyze all potential opportunities to enhance, improve and refine the requirements gathering processes.
  • Establishes and reports on metrics of assigned projects to gauge business value (ROI).; Audits and evaluates implemented projects (systems/processes, for example) to support continuous improvement opportunities.


Direct Manager/Direct Reports:
  • Typically reports to Manager or Senior Manager Merchandise Mgt Systems
  • No associates report to this role on a permanent basis, but requires the leadership of a work group: assign and review work, train and contribute to performance appraisal (but not hiring, firing or disciplinary action).


Travel Requirements:
  • Typically requires overnight travel 5% to 20% 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.


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


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Analytics, Data Science, or a related field.
  • 3-5+ years of experience in a data analytics role, preferably within a retail or merchandising environment.
  • Proven expertise in manipulating and analyzing large datasets using SQL and/or other programming languages (e.g., Python, R).
  • Strong proficiency with data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
  • Excellent ability to communicate complex data concepts and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leadership.


Minimum Education:
  • The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.


Preferred Education:
  • No additional education


Minimum Years of Work Experience:
  • 5


Preferred Years of Work Experience:
  • No additional years of experience


Minimum Leadership Experience:
  • None


Preferred Leadership Experience:
  • None


Certifications:
  • None


Competencies:
  • Proficient in business process evaluation and procedure development; Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of all tools, processes, methodologies and standards for requirements gathering, documentation and analysis.
  • Previous experience supervising professionals
  • Experience or in-depth knowledge of retail merchandising and/or logistics; possesses cross functional retail knowledge.
  • Strong communication, analytical, organizational, leadership and teamwork skills; Demonstrated experience in process improvement and/or SDLC and project management methodology
  • PC proficiency, including knowledge of worksheet, word processing, project management and presentation applications

About The Home Depot

The Home Depot is a home improvement retailing company that combines its physical stores with an online presence to provide customers with innovative products at great value. The company specializes in the fields of retail, home improvement, and customer service. The Home Depot was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

The Home Depot Careers

Join the vibrant team at The Home Depot, the largest home improvement retailer in the U.S., where your career can flourish in an environment ripe with opportunities for growth and innovation. As a market leader, The Home Depot offers a variety of job opportunities that allow professionals to thrive in a culture that values leadership, diversity, and professional development. Work You’ll Do At The Home Depot, you’ll be part of a team that’s committed to helping homeowners, builders, and do-it-yourselfers bring their visions to life. Our extensive range of job opportunities spans from store operations to supply chain management, from IT to marketing. No matter where you start, you’ll be doing work that matters, impacting our customers' lives and experiences. Transform Your Career Step into a role within The Home Depot and join a network of over 400,000 associates who are as passionate about building their careers as they are about helping our customers. Leadership at The Home Depot means continuous improvement, embracing diversity, and fostering a culture of inclusion and respect that makes us stronger. Innovate with Us Innovation isn’t just a buzzword at The Home Depot; it’s the backbone of how we do business. We are constantly seeking out new technologies and tools to improve every aspect of our operations, from logistics to customer service. Join us, and bring your unique perspective and skills to a team that’s setting the standard for excellence in the retail industry. Grow and Develop The Home Depot is committed to the growth and development of its associates through robust training programs, leadership workshops, and opportunities for advancement. Whether you’re looking for a part-time position or a full-time career, The Home Depot nurtures your professional growth every step of the way. Internship Programs Dive into the professional world through The Home Depot’s internship programs, which offer a dynamic environment to gain hands-on experience and develop critical skills in various business areas. Our internships provide a platform to connect with leaders and peers, enhancing your resume and preparing you for future employment. Benefits and Culture Choosing to start your career at The Home Depot means more than just securing a job. It means you gain access to unparalleled benefits that support your life and well-being, from health insurance to educational assistance. Our commitment to employees is reflected in our open, supportive culture where everyone’s voice is heard, and every team member’s contribution is valued. Join Our Team Ready to take the next step in your career? Explore the wide range of positions available at The Home Depot, where we’re hiring passionate, curious, and innovative team players. Search open positions that match your skills and interests on our Jobs page. Stay Connected Keep up to date with the latest career tips, company news, and industry insights—all from the people who work here. Subscribe to our Careers Blog and personalize your subscription to receive updates that align with your career interests and goals. At The Home Depot, we don’t just offer jobs—we offer careers that make a difference. Join us, and be a part of something bigger as we continue to invest in your future and our shared success.
Learn more about The Home Depot
Size
490,600 employees
Market Cap
$323 billion
Industry
Retail & Consumer Goods
Net Income
$12.8 billion
Founded
1978
5 Year Trend
+9.8%
Revenue
$132.1 billion
NASDAQ
HD
* Ladders Estimates

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