Job Description

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

As Senior Manager I, Advanced Analytics, you will work with Sams Club leadership to build a strategy and execution plan that improves samsclub.com site performance. Working with cross-functional teams such as product management and other analysts, you will provide actionable insights through large data analytics, rigorous A/B testing, data mining, various financial analysis etc. The ideal candidate should be an independent solution oriented performer, skilled and experienced with using data to drive strategy and business action.

People Development: Builds and leads a team to execute on business area or category objectives. Coaches team members and provides feedback to
enhance skills, knowledge and work performance. Conducts performance and career development conversations, if applicable. Maintains team
motivation and engagement. Mentors less experienced associates and managers.

Business Partnerships: Consults with senior leadership/ business partners (e.g., Sr. Directors/Directors) to understand goals/functional objectives,
understand and identify key business issues and formulate ideas to mitigate current and future business challenges/issues; confirms functional
research objectives and oversees development of tactical research plans. Manages the creation of and presents actionable recommendations to Sr.
Directors/Directors to contribute to business results. Serves as a subject matter expert to the business on market insights.

Project Scope: Owns multiple projects end-to-end for a business area, category or prototype. Manages risk associated with implementation.

Model Development: Develops data models (algorithms, approaches) for multiple projects within a business area or category to drive business results
and value. Collaborates with project team to implement modeling solutions.

Proof of Concept and Prototype: Manages the development and implementation of prototypes and production-ready complex algorithms for multiple projects. Manages the testing and validation process to monitor the solution. Collaborates with Advanced Analytics Experts to develop new data
analysis techniques.

Data Collection and Analysis: Manages the development and application of advanced analytics to address unique business and technical problems,
and support data-driven decision making. Makes strategic recommendations to analytics leadership based on data analysis. Supports more
experienced team members with the development of data analysis strategies; participates in strategy development conversations.

Collaboration: Collaborates with functional leadership and cross-functional teams (e.g., Categories, Customer Experience, Merchandising) to develop
consultative solutions for multiple projects for a business area, category or prototype. Interacts on a daily basis, and collaborates with external
business partners and vendors.

Drives the execution of multiple business plans and projects by identifying customer and operational needs; developing and communicating business
plans and priorities; removing barriers and obstacles that impact performance; providing resources; identifying performance standards; measuring
progress and adjusting performance accordingly; developing contingency plans; and demonstrating adaptability and supporting continuous learning.

Provides supervision and development opportunities for associates by selecting and training; mentoring; assigning duties; building a team-based work
environment; establishing performance expectations and conducting regular performance evaluations; providing recognition and rewards; coaching
for success and improvement; and ensuring diversity awareness.

Promotes and supports company policies, procedures, mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity by training and providing direction to
others in their use and application; ensuring compliance with them; and utilizing and supporting the Open Door Policy.

Ensures business needs are being met by evaluating the ongoing effectiveness of current plans, programs, and initiatives; consulting with business
partners, managers, co-workers, or other key stakeholders; soliciting, evaluating, and applying suggestions for improving efficiency and cost effectiveness; and participating in and supporting community outreach events.

Managers Ideal Preferences
Minimum 5 years experience in a quantitative or analytical role within ecommerce, consumer or checkout analytics.
Advanced SQL & experience with working on large multidimensional datasets
Curiosity and willingness to learn and work in teams
Proficiency in Excel and Powerpoint

Python, Spark experience



Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Bachelors degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Statistics, or related field and 3 years' experience in data analytics or related field OR 5 years'
experience in data analytics or related field.



Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Certificate in business analytics, data mining, or statistical analysis, Statistical programming languages (for example, SAS, R)

Masters: Business Administration, Masters: Information Systems, Masters: Statistics