Manager II, Business Analysis And Insights

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Manager II, Business Analysis And Insights

What you'll do...

• Analyzes and ensures accuracy of information by creating, maintaining, and evaluating of data; comparing data with third-party information, budgets, or actual results; analyzing and researching risks or compliance concerns; analyzing financial data, key performance indicators, and metrics; evaluating trends and reviewing results for accuracy; utilizing financial models, plans, and tools; and conducting analyses for special and recurring projects.
• Provides data-driven analysis and insights to help support business strategies by evaluating ongoing analytical needs; reporting data-based insights in a uniform manner; reporting on business strategies; collaborating with internal and external business partners to build a consistent and accurate strategy for using data-driven insights; and providing expert advice and guidance on the application of best practices.
• Provides market insights to key stakeholders based on research gathered and business knowledge by communicating data insights and global marketplace trends affecting the business using various communication tools; providing guidance and advising on next steps based on insights, objectives, and research; proposing improvements; and promoting the application of insights to support other departmental and leadership decisions and goals.
• Provides customer service and reporting in area of responsibility by providing reports and communicating results, preparing information and supporting documentation; supporting key business processes; serving as an information resource; providing guidance and recommendations based on defined policies and practices; supporting relationships with key stakeholders to deliver solutions and support; and resolving issues, answering questions, obtaining information, and providing documentation.
• Manages processes across different areas of the business to ensure efficiency and compliance by establishing timelines, workflows, and requirements; supporting and developing training; creating, verifying, and distributing necessary documentation for reviewing results; managing and verifying functionality of key process and controls; and loading appropriate information.
• Manages customer requests and needs by utilizing analytical tools; extracting and consolidating relevant data for reporting; determining layout and formatting; analyzing best delivery methods; identifying root cause and solutions in all supported systems. Coordinates, completes, and oversees job-related activities and assignments by developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders; supporting plans and initiatives to meet customer and business needs; identifying and communicating goals and objectives; building accountability for and measuring progress in achieving results; identifying and addressing improvement opportunities; and demonstrating adaptability and promoting continuous learning.
• Provides supervision and development opportunities for associates by hiring and training; mentoring; assigning duties; providing recognition; and ensuring diversity awareness.
• Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures and supports company mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity by implementing related action plans; utilizing and supporting the Open Door Policy; and providing direction and guidance on applying these in executing business processes and practices.

Behaviors and Mindset:

• Acts with Owner’s Mindset: delivers exceptional results, creates meaningful, tangible, and quantifiable value for company and customers.  Understands business and discerns key drivers of performance. 
• Collaborative: develops rapport within direct team; proactively seeks to learn about the business.
• Adaptable: demonstrates creativity and strength in the face of change, obstacles, and adversity.  Adapts to competing demands and shifting priorities.   Adjusts and develops capabilities needed to implement organizational change initiatives and assists others through the change.
• Develops self & Inspires others: dedicated to developing self and supports others to reach their fullest potential.  Demonstrates passion for the business and gives people a reason to believe anything is possible.
• Fast, Agile and Empowered: removes barriers to move faster. Experiments and adapts. Thrives under pressure and fast-paced environment.  Brings solutions instead of problems. Challenges the status quo and has the courage to take an unpopular stance.
• Performance Driven & Accountable: has high-performance standards, is reliable, holds themselves and others accountable.

You’ll sweep us off our feet if you have…

• Master's in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Statistics, Economics or related field
• Experience in sourcing & procurement, supply chain or finance
• 4+ years’ experience in data foraging and synthesis, analytics, and insights creation (e.g. spend analysis, TCO, should cost modeling, comparative cost analysis, etc.)
• Proficiency utilizing data mining tools (e.g. Alteryx, Python, SAS, MS products, etc.)
• Proficiency utilizing BI Visualization Tools (e.g. Power BI, Looker, Tableau, etc.)
• Category knowledge of services e.g. Store Sourcing
• Experience working in a collaborative environment and cross-functional team management
• Retail or Consulting industry experience
• Experience utilizing lean six sigma, Agile methodologies or PMP certification
• Leadership experience

Minimum Qualifications...

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business, Analytics, Statistics, or related field and 4 years’ experience in data analytics, project management, business, or related area OR 4 years' experience in data analytics, project management, business, or related area.

Preferred Qualifications...

Statistical Programming Language

Masters: Business Administration

Project Management - Project Management Professional - Certification, Six Sigma Black Belt - Certification, Six Sigma Green Belt – Certification

Should Cost Modeling

Benefits & Perks: 

Beyond competitive pay, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more. 

Equal Opportunity Employer 

Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas and opinions – while being inclusive of all people. 

Who We Are

Join Walmart and your work could help over 275 million global customers live better every week. Yes, we are the Fortune #1 company. But you’ll quickly find we’re a company who wants you to feel comfortable bringing your whole self to work. A career at Walmart is where the world’s most complex challenges meet a kinder way of life. Our mission spreads far beyond the walls of our stores. Join us and you'll discover why we are a world leader in diversity and inclusion, sustainability, and community involvement.  From day one, you’ll be empowered and equipped to do the best work of your life. careers.walmart.com

Minimum Qualifications...

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

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business, Analytics, Statistics, or related field and 2 years’ experience in data analytics, project management, business, or related area OR 4 years' experience in data analytics, project management, business, or related area.

Preferred Qualifications...

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

Statistical Programming LanguageMasters: Business AdministrationProject Management - Project Management Professional - Certification, Six Sigma Black Belt - Certification, Six Sigma Green Belt - Certification

Primary Location...

2608 Se J St, BENTONVILLE, AR 72712, United States of America