Dollar General Corporation

Sr. Director, Decision Science & Business Intelligence

Dollar General Corporation • $130K — $180K *
Goodlettsville, TN 37072In-Person
Retail & Consumer Goods
8 - 10 years of experience
Reposted 4 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years experience in retail, analytics, e-commerce, or marketing analytics; advanced degree preferred.
  • Expertise in data analysis and business intelligence tools (e.g., SQL, PowerBI, Tableau, R, Python).
  • Strong ability to communicate complex data insights simply and effectively.
  • Leadership skills with a focus on results and strategic thinking.
  • Capability to foster cross-functional collaboration and alignment.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver insights on SKU performance and assortment productivity.
  • Develop and maintain self-service dashboards for efficient reporting.
  • Establish measurement plans for merchandising initiatives and present actionable insights.
  • Provide pricing and competitive intelligence to inform merchant decisions.
  • Lead and develop team members, setting standards and direction for analytical work.

Benefits

  • Develop your skills in a highly collaborative environment.
  • Opportunity to lead cross-functional projects with significant business impact.
  • Work with advanced analytics tools and methodologies.
Full Job Description
General Summary:

Responsible for leading and evolving the merchandising analytics operating model, with a primary focus on advanced analytics, measurement discipline, and decision science enablement. Translates complex data into actionable recommendations by applying analytical toolkits and methods that support core merchandising workflows and initiative evaluation. Drives cross-functional alignment to ensure insights are trusted, adopted, and delivered when merchants need them.

Job Details

Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Assortment, Space and Productivity Analytics
    • Deliver insights on assortment productivity (SKU performance, mix shifts, and rationalization).
    • Provide decision support for key merchandising events (resets, transitions, and space allocation decisions).
    • Support macro space optimization models and tooling.
    • Ownership for micro assortment optimization systems and tooling
  • Self-Service Analytics & Data Quality Enablement (internal and external)
    • Develop and maintain self-service dashboards and standardized datasets to reduce ad hoc reporting burden and improve speed-to-insight for merchants.
    • Responsible for ensuring data validation and governance across key domain scope.
    • Maintain partnerships with IT, Product and Data Engineering to support better integration and issue escalation / root cause analysis.
    • Primary ownership for vendor data collaboration and commercialization.
  • Initiative Reporting & Measurement (Test-and-Learn / Pilots)
    • Establish measurement plans and reporting for merchandising initiatives (tests, pilots and rollouts), including success criteria, post-result readouts and sustained tracking.
    • Ensure initiative reporting is actionable: highlight drivers, risks and recommended next actions.
  • Pricing and Competitive Insights
    • Provide pricing performance insights and competitive intelligence to inform merchant decisions.
    • Build and maintain recurring competitive dashboarding. Surface material competitive shifts in the market that require action.
    • Ownership for syndicated market data providers and relationships; internal reporting for market share tracking and opportunity identification.
  • Team Leadership and Capability Building
    • Set direction and standards for the team's work. Establish and enforce clear standards for analytical methods, metric definitions, and dashboard logic to ensure outputs are consistent and decisionable.
    • Develop talent and increase bench strength. Hire, coach and develop leaders and analysts; set goals, provide ongoing feedback and build succession plans that ensure continuity for critical reporting and decision-support capabilities.


Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Ability to lead and work collaboratively across business groups and functions to gain alignment towards goals.
  • Advanced proficiency in data analysis, business intelligence, statical analysis and associated tooling (e.g. SQL, PowerBI, Tableau, R, Python, 1010data XML).
  • Demonstrated strategic thinking, specifically on the use of data and analyses to drive business results.
  • Strong communications skills: demonstrated ability to translate complicated subjects into easily digestible communications.
  • Results-oriented leadership.
  • Proven ability to manage and deliver a program of initiatives effectively: project management, cross-functional relationship development and key communication skills.

Work Experience and/or Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in business or related technical field required. Minimum of 10 years of experience in retail, analytics, e-commerce or marketing analytics desired. Advanced degree is a plus.
  • This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position and is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities.

About Dollar General Corporation

Dollar General is a small-box discount retailer that makes shopping for everyday needs simpler and hassle-free. They make shopping for everyday needs simpler and hassle-free by offering a carefully edited assortment of the most popular brands at low everyday prices in small, convenient locations. Dollar General ranks among the largest retailers of top-quality brands made by America's most-trusted manufacturers, such as Procter & Gamble, Kimberly Clark, Unilever, Kellogg's, General Mills and Nabisco.

Dollar General Corporation Careers

Join the vibrant team at Dollar General Corporation, a leader in cost-effective retailing, and propel your career forward in an environment ripe with opportunities for growth and innovation. As one of the largest discount retailers in the United States, we offer a range of job opportunities designed to help you harness your potential and cultivate your professional skills.

Work You’ll Do

At Dollar General Corporation, we are committed to enhancing our team's capabilities through continuous leadership development, diversity training, and ample growth opportunities. Whether you're seeking a position in management, sales, logistics, or corporate support, our expansive network ensures a fit for your skills and ambitions.

Innovate and Lead

Embrace the chance to work on industry-leading projects that redefine retail standards. Our culture thrives on innovation and leadership, encouraging each team member to contribute unique ideas that drive company success. Dollar General is where your initiative and creativity can pave the way for significant advancements in both your career and our company’s footprint.

Join Our Inclusive Team

Diversity and inclusion are at the core of our employment philosophy. At Dollar General Corporation, we believe in giving everyone a voice and fostering an inclusive culture where you can thrive. Our team is a mosaic of diverse backgrounds and perspectives, making us stronger and more innovative.

Professional Growth and Development

Advance your career with Dollar General’s commitment to professional development. We offer a variety of training programs and leadership workshops to help you hone your skills and prepare for future challenges. From internships for emerging talents to leadership roles for seasoned professionals, Dollar General nurtures your career at every level.

Benefits and Perks

Choosing a career at Dollar General Corporation means more than just a job. We provide competitive benefits to support both your professional and personal life, including health insurance, retirement plans, and employee discounts. Moreover, our commitment to work-life balance is designed to ensure you succeed without sacrificing your well-being.

Explore Job Opportunities

Ready to take the next step in your career? Explore the wide range of positions available at Dollar General Corporation. From in-store hiring to corporate positions, each role offers a chance to be part of a team committed to reshaping the retail landscape.

How to Apply

Start by visiting our Careers page to browse the current openings. Tailor your resume to highlight relevant experience and skills that align with the job description. Prepare for your interview with insights into Dollar General’s culture and values, and stand out as a knowledgeable and motivated candidate.

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Join Dollar General Corporation Today

Embark on a rewarding career path at Dollar General Corporation where your growth is our priority. Be part of a company that values innovation, leadership, and a diverse workforce. Your future awaits at Dollar General, where we’re not just building stores, we’re building careers.

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Learn more about Dollar General Corporation
Size
163,000 employees
Market Cap
$54.8 billion
Industry
Retail & Consumer Goods
Net Income
$2.5 billion
Founded
1939
5 Year Trend
+9.3%
Revenue
$32.4 billion
NASDAQ
DG
* Ladders Estimates

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