Asset Protection Business Analyst - Supply Chain - Full-time / Part-time

POSITION PURPOSE:
The Loss Prevention Business Analyst is responsible for identifying, distinguishing and analyzing multiple components of a problem and providing conclusions using high-level quantitative skills. Responsibilities include reviewing sales, operational and financial data, identifying trends, scanning business / industry trends and interpreting complex information. Loss Prevention Business Analysts typically take direction from Loss Prevention Managers, work cross-functionally and collaborate on assigned projects. Strong communication skills and cross-functionally partnering with all Loss Prevention teams and others throughout Home Depot is critical for the success of a Loss Prevention Business Analyst.

MAJOR TASKS, RESPONSIBILITES AND KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Use quantitative skills to help drive projects and bring value to our Share holders. 
• Able to identify, distinguish and analyze multiple components of a problem, and then make conclusions. 
• Use strategic thinking to see the big picture, determine the problem and understand fundamental parts of the problem. 
• Prepare and deliver insights and recommendations based on analyses. 
• Review sales, operational and financial data (i.e. data process modeling / analysis of problems, regression analysis). 
• Identify trends in merchandise lifecycle and conduct customer focus groups and analyze / synthesize findings. 
• Interpret data based on specific knowledge of statistics and procedures used. 
• Provide input on forecasting based on knowledge of product and technology. 
• Provide input on strategy based on knowledge of industry and technology trends. 
• Provide customers with specialized information from a variety of resources. 
• Facilitate problem-solving sessions with multiple groups of people. 
• Synthesize findings from analysis and make verbal / written recommendations to upper management. 
• Ability to draw conclusions from store and customer data.

ENVIRONMENTAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Environment: 
Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.

Travel: 
Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Additional Environmental Job Requirements:

• Due to forklifts and other heavy equipment traveling through the store, temporary cracks may appear in the floor, causing an uneven walking surface 
• The warehouse environment can be dusty and noisy 
• Doors are frequently open, causing drafts and interior temperature changes 
• Floors around work area may become slippery during wet weather conditions 
• May have to handle merchandise and work with tools with sharp edges 
• Passing forklifts emit gas fumes 
• Tools, supplies and related merchandise may contain hazardous materials

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be eighteen years of age or older.
Must pass the Drug Test.
Must pass pre-employment test if applicable.

Education Required:
The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diplomas and/or GED.

Years of Relevant Work Experience: 2 years

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in the areas of Engineering, Finance or Business Management preferred
• Strong experience with MS Access Database (queries, visual basic, reports), SQL and MS Excel
• Knowledge of relational database and experience with SQL server preferred
• One to three years of retail and/or loss prevention experience preferred
• Knowledge of MS Word, Project and Power Point.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong Quantitative Analysis skills.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies:

• Delivers Results: Sets challenging objectives and communicates clear expectations; demonstrates a clear bias for action and a sense of urgency on priorities; takes ownership of success/failures of initiatives and processes. 
• Acts Strategically: Understands and uses financial indicators/metrics to measure the performance of his/her business unit/function and the business as a whole; plans strategically to create growth, improve financial performance, and gain competitive advantage. 
• Drives Excellence: Sets and communicates high standards for achievement; holds Associates accountable for performance; uses sound judgement and makes good decisions in a timely manner. 
• Excels in Customer Service: Treats internal customers (Home Depot Associates) with the highest level of responsiveness; listens to what Associates have to say and values what they know about The Home Depot. 
• Inspires Achievement: Passionate about The Home Depot and his/her role in the business; energizes Associates about the future and their role in the success of the business. 
• Lives Integrity: Demonstrates behaviors and work styles that are consistent with The Home Depot values; stands up for what is right in the face of opposition at any level; makes decisions based on accurate information; is always honest and trustworthy. 
• Builds Relationships: Forms and maintains effective partnerships across organizational boundaries to share information, improve decision making and leverage capabilities; generates a welcoming environment for all customers, associates and business partners. 
• Creates Inclusion: Champions the value of each individual' s contribution, knowledge, skills and abilities; seeks out and uses diverse inputs and contributions to ensure a quality outcome.