Sr. Analyst, Forecasting & Analytics

Welcome to Ross Stores, Inc., where our differences make us stronger… At Ross and dd’s, inclusion is a way of life. We care about our Associates and the communities we serve and we value their differences. We are committed to building diverse teams and an inclusive culture. We respect and celebrate the diversity of backgrounds, identities, and ideas of those who work and shop with us. Come join us as we continue our diversity, equality and inclusion journey!
Sr. Analyst, Forecasting & Analytics
About Ross Stores, Inc.
Since 1982, our focus has been on bringing our customers a constant stream of high-quality brands and trends at extraordinary savings, while providing a fun and exciting treasure hunt experience. We believe in keeping things simple: no expensive signage, displays or fancy fixtures - to us, it's far more meaningful to pass greater savings on to our customers with on trend apparel, accessories, footwear, and home furnishings. With more than 1,900 stores, including Ross Dress for Less and dd's DISCOUNTS, we are the nation's largest off-price retail chain, and we continue to grow at a rate far outpacing traditional retail.
With corporate headquarters located in Dublin, CA, we have three buying offices positioned in key markets in New York City, Los Angeles, and Boston, as well as seven state-of-the-art distribution centers across the country. With FY2021 revenues of $18.9 billion, we are a Fortune 500, S&P 500, and Nasdaq 100 Company, committed to offering an inclusive, safe and positive workplace. Come see what's in store.
As Part Of The Ross Family You Will Experience

• A significant investment in your career through extensive onboarding programs, continuous learning opportunities, ongoing development and the opportunity to work with engaged and knowledgeable industry leaders
• A respectful culture embedded with collaborative partnerships and humility
• Opportunities to give back to your community through national charities, local volunteer initiatives, and our Ross Cares Fun

Additional information is available at: https://jobs.rossstores.com/creative/about
About This Opportunity ....
The Sr. Analyst of Forecasting and Analytics will assist in product / location demand forecasting and will be responsible for system administration and execution tasks. Execute forecast system change recommendations based on analysis of sales history, trends, seasonality. Utilize reporting, dashboards, and analytics to monitor processes and automated logic to identify improvement opportunities and recommend actions. Work closely with cross functional partners to investigate problems and develop recommendations.
The base salary range for this role is $95,000 - $120,000. The base salary range is dependent on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, qualifications, relevant education, certifications, seniority, and location. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards vary by position and location.
Responsibilities ...

• Collaborate with cross functional teams to communicate deadlines, understand issues and explain findings
• Communicate clear directions and assist other analysts on the team as needed
• Apply forecasting software tools to maintain parameters and approve forecasts
• Leverage Power BI and other reporting and data visualization tools to present dashboards and analyze data in support of demand planning and forecasting
• Recommend and develop forecasting settings that best fit product type and seasonality to improve forecast accuracy
• Perform scheduled and ad hoc reporting requests. Communications to include observations/action plans, risks, and opportunities
• Support leadership in the and release of on-time monthly and seasonal forecasts to support business needs
• Prioritizes tasks, takes responsibility for results, and uses escalation paths as needed
• Gather and summarize large amounts of data from various sources to perform root cause analysis
• Analyze business problems and recommend analytical solutions. Design plans/processes to execute these solutions

Who you are ...

• You have the ability to work in a high-pressure environment; be flexible to the changing needs of the business
• You have experience using forecasting software preferred
• You have a 4-year bachelor's degree required; in statistics, analytics, economics, data science or comparable preferred
• You have strong analytical skills, both mathematical and problem solving
• You can demonstrate decision making skills
• You have 5 years of retail demand forecasting and planning experience. Experience leveraging mathematical forecasting preferred
• You have a strong verbal and written communication
• You have experience with statistical software and data visualization required. Tools such as R, Tableau, and Power BI preferred.
• You have advanced Excel knowledge

Perks and Benefits of joining our team....
Here's a Peek Into What You Can Expect As An Eligible Ross Associate
Our Associates are at the heart of everything we do and we're proud to offer a range of benefits that reflect how much we value their contributions.

• Enhanced maternity and bonding leaves with 100% income replacement*
• Charitable donations matched by Ross Stores Foundation
• And more....
• Eligibility may vary based on level and tenure, subject to change
• Ample PTO, paid holidays, and Summer Fridays, as well as the opportunity to purchase additional vacation*
• Employee stock purchase plan*
• A broad range of affordable health insurance options*, 401(k) with employer match, life insurance
• Parent support programs

At Ross & dd's we care about our Associates and the communities we serve. We are committed to building diverse teams and an inclusive culture that respects, values and celebrates the diversity of backgrounds, identities, and ideas of those who work and shop with us.