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Our values start with our people, join a team that values you. Bring your talents to Ross, our leading off-price retail chain with over 2,200 stores, and a strong track record of success and growth. Our focus has always been bringing our customers a constant stream of high-quality brands and on-trend merchandise at extraordinary savings.

All while providing a fun and exciting treasure hunt experience. As part of our team, you will experience: Success. Our winning team pursues excellence while learning and evolving Career growth.

We develop industry leading talent because Ross grows when our people grow Teamwork. We work together to solve the hard problems and find the right solution Our commitment to Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, and our community. We celebrate the backgrounds, identities, and ideas of those who work and shop with us because our differences make us stronger.

We strive to be a positive force in our community. Our Corporate headquarters are in Dublin, CA, we have 3 buying offices in key markets in New York City, Los Angeles, and Boston, and 8 distribution centers nationwide. With 2025 revenues of $22.8 billion, we are a Fortune 500 company who is committed to providing an inclusive work environment with continuous learning opportunities and development for our teams

GENERAL PURPOSE: The Sr. Analyst Store Strategy and Method Improvements will play a key role in analyzing all store technology, processes, and business model improvements with a focus on self-checkout. Responsible for analyzing significant amounts of data accurately and quickly to reveal results such as labor save, Return on Investment, budget impacts, and capital investment.

Serves as a subject matter expert on self-checkout, complete store visits to collect both qualitative and quantitative feedback and develop and present summaries of results. The base salary range for this role is $77,900 - $117,050. 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. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Perform comprehensive data analysis Design and conduct financial and operational analysis to identify process improvement opportunities as well as track pilot performance Design (with limited guidance) and complete ad hoc analysis as requested Ensure alignment between labor standards, business objectives, and the labor management system Identify, Test, and Implement Process and Technology Improvements Identify industry best practices, competitor practices, and technology opportunities to improve store efficiency, execution, and reduce labor spend at both Ross and dd's Support cross-functional teams comprised of Analysts, Managers and Directors from Store Planning, Store Operations, Strategy, Loss Prevention, Shortage Control, Finance, and the field to implement pilots and chain-wide initiatives to improve efficiency Prepare and present clear, fact-based presentations to illustrate findings and gain credibility based upon recommendations Create New and Maintain Existing Labor Standards Become an expert (if not already proficient) in the development of engineered labor standards through the use of the Maynard software suite Develop and conduct measurements for current and future processes.

Estimate and later validate the reliability of method improvement labor saves Support Manager who serves as key point of contact for organization to understand impact of changes in the business on labor COMPETENCIES: Ensures Accountability & Execution Plans, Aligns & Prioritizes Leading by Example Communicates Effectively QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED: Bachelor's degree required (preferably in an analytical field) Strong candidates will have a minimum of 2-3 years post college experience Outstanding analytical ability - must have a data driven approach to solving problems. Requires very strong quantitative skills, a good sense of how to dissect problems and a strong ability to "connect the dots" A detail-oriented approach: Must pay very close attention to details and have the drive to get things right Ability to build effective relationships with a wide variety of internal customers, including store and field leadership. Must be able to listen, understand and communicate with multiple levels from peers to Executives High comfort level working in ambiguous, rapidly changing environments and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously High degree of reliability including accountability for daily, weekly, and long-term projects Advanced financial and statistical modeling skills, computer skills including Microsoft Access, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint - proficiency of Excel and PowerPoint required Six Sigma, Lean, or MOST labor standards experience preferred PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ADA: Job requires ability to work in an office environment, primarily on a computer.

Requires sitting, standing, walking, hearing, talking on the telephone, attending in-person meetings, typing, and working with paper/files, etc. Consistent timeliness and regular attendance. Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically.

This role requires regular in-office presence, including to engage in in-person team interaction, meetings and collaboration, client support, mentoring, coaching, and/or feedback. However, this role can perform duties effectively using a combination of in-office and remote work. #LI_Hybrid SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None DISCLAIMER: This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position.

It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at management's discretion. Ross is an equal employment opportunity employer.

We consider individuals for employment or promotion according to their skills, abilities and experience. We believe that it is an essential part of the Company's overall commitment to attract, hire and develop a strong, talented and diverse workforce. Ross is committed to complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, physical, mental or developmental disability, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), veteran status, military status, marital or registered domestic partnership status, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.

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