Director – Decision Analytics

Director, Decision Analytics

Job Summary

Responsible for defining and executing the business unit's overall intelligence and network strategy. Oversee the development and administration of systems and tools used to store, model, and analyze key business data including but not limited to the analysis of supply chain, customer, product, and financial data. Develop actionable analytics and optimization models that will be used to identify operational and distribution improvement opportunities that will lead to increased business profitability. Work with leadership in business to educate the workforce on leveraging data to help drive overall business success.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Define and execute business intelligence and network strategy.
• Oversee the implementation and administration of business intelligence systems, tools, and optimization techniques.
• Work closely with senior business leaders and their respective field and functional units to identify and implement advanced data reporting capabilities and mechanisms.
• Leverage available data sources to identify key business improvement opportunities.
• Develop and manage the unit and project specific budgets.
• Maintain responsibility for the business unit data quality management initiatives.
• Lead direct reports and/or cross-functional teams that include both functional and technical resources.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering, Industrial and Systems Engineering, or a closely related field and 8 years of work experience as a decision analyst or similar position. Stated experience must include:

Special Skills:

• 5 years of experience with distribution network optimization
• 5 years of experience in a management/supervisory capacity involving decision analytics
• 5 years of experience operations research and optimization modeling experience
• Experience working with advanced data analytics tools and databases related to financial data, P&L statements and sales forecasts.
• Experience aggregating large volumes of operational, financial and customer data for analysis.
• Experience partnering with cross functional leaders.

This position is eligible for the company’s Employee Referral Program. Employees should refer qualified candidates in accordance with the program guidelines.

Our Goals for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We are committed to creating a culture that promotes equity, respect, and advocacy for every HD Supply associate. We value the diversity of our people.

Equal Employment Opportunity

HD Supply is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Job Summary

Responsible for defining and executing the business unit's overall intelligence strategy. Oversee the development and administration of systems and tools used to store and analyze key business data including but not limited to the analysis of customer data, product data, and transactional data. Develop actionable analytics that will be used to identify operational improvement opportunities that will lead to increased business profitability. Work with leadership in the business to educate the workforce on leveraging data to help drive overall business success.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities

• Defines and executes business intelligence strategy.
• Oversees the implementation and administration of business intelligence systems, tools, and techniques.
• Works closely with senior business leaders and their respective field and functional units to identify and implement advanced data reporting capabilities and mechanisms.
• Leverages available data sources to identify key business improvement opportunities.
• Develops and manages the unit and project specific budgets.
• Maintains responsibility for the business unit data quality management initiatives.
• Leads direct reports and/or cross-functional teams that include both functional and technical resources.
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Nature and Scope

• Problems are typically defined by higher level leadership. Problems are difficult. Solutions require analysis and investigation.
• Decides how to achieve planned results within an organization's plans, policies, and guidelines. May set or change plans/goals within respective department or area.
• May manage department via multiple layers of managers OR directly supervise a staff of professional individual contributors at the senior or technical advisor level.
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Work Environment

• Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
• 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.
• Typically requires overnight travel 20% to 50% of the time.
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Education and Experience

• Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 9+ years of experience in a related field, including several years in a management/supervisory capacity.

Our Goals for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We are committed to creating a culture that promotes equity, respect, and advocacy for every HD Supply associate. We value the diversity of our people.

Equal Employment Opportunity

HD Supply is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.