Big Lots

Senior Manager Store Productivity and Analysis

Big Lots$90K — $120K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, or related field
  • 4+ years of experience in a retail or high-volume operational environment
  • Advanced skills in Excel with complex formulas and data manipulation
  • Intermediate Power BI skills, including Power Query and DAX
  • Strong commitment to data integrity and detail-oriented work
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Knowledge of core retail metrics such as sell-through and inventory turnover

Responsibilities

  • Analyze store-level performance to identify trends and drivers of merchandise productivity
  • Develop and maintain Power BI and Excel-based reporting tools
  • Collaborate with various departments to support tactical initiatives like inventory analysis
  • Reconcile data from multiple sources for accuracy in reports
  • Prepare concise data summaries and briefs for senior management
  • Monitor key performance indicators to ensure profitability of store locations
  • Iterate on analytical models to adapt to new data and business needs

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on impactful, strategic initiatives in a retail environment
  • Access to advanced data tools and technology like Power BI and Excel
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams
  • Role in shaping reports that influence senior management decisions
  • Focus on professional development through exposure to advanced analytics and performance metrics
Full Job Description
Position Summary

Provides comprehensive analytical support for Store Operations, with a primary focus on sales performance and merchandise productivity. Develops both automated reporting solutions and responsive ad-hoc models that facilitate informed decision-making across the leadership team. Excels at synthesizing multiple data sources into clear, accurate summaries that support the organization's strategic objectives and operational requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Performs thorough analysis of store-level performance, identifying sales trends and merchandise productivity drivers to provide timely insights for leadership.
  • Proactively develops and maintains sustainable Power BI and Excel-based tools to streamline recurring reporting and ensure consistent data availability.
  • Collaborates across functional areas to support tactical initiatives, such as analyzing inventory levels and assisting with the coordination of store-to-store product transfers.
  • Reconciles disparate data sets from various systems to ensure a high degree of accuracy and consistency in all shared reports and summaries.
  • Prepares well-formatted, concise data summaries and briefs for senior management, ensuring all information is presented in a professional and accessible format.
  • Monitors key performance indicators to ensure the continued profitability of store locations and maintains rigorous alignment with the organization's strategic plan and budgetary objectives.
  • Iterates on existing analytical models to incorporate new data points or shifting business needs, ensuring all tools remain relevant and actionable.


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field (Finance, Economics, Data Analytics) and 4+ years of relevant experience in a retail or high-volume operational environment.
  • Advanced skills in Excel (including complex formulas and data manipulation) required and intermediate experience with Power BI (Power Query and DAX) to build repeatable, user-friendly tools preferred.
  • A strong commitment to data integrity and a meticulous approach to proofing numerical work to ensure error-free reporting.
  • The ability to remain focused and productive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple competing priorities and deadlines.
  • Ability to translate complex datasets into professional, easy-to-digest summaries that are ready for senior-level review.
  • A solid understanding of core retail metrics (e.g., sell-through, inventory turnover, and margin analysis) and the ability to apply that context to internal data.
  • A strong service orientation with a dedication to supporting departmental goals and providing high-quality assistance to the broader leadership team.


About Big Lots

Big Lots Stores, Inc. is an American retail company headquartered in Columbus, Ohio with over 1,400 stores in 47 states.
Learn more about Big Lots
Size
10,500 employees
Market Cap
$405.3 million
Industry
Net Income
$629.1 million
Founded
1967
5 Year Trend
+3.4%
Revenue
$6.1 billion
NASDAQ

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