This role contributes to REI's success by owning the data analytics and data science efforts for the Merchandising Product organization that spans the enterprise. Leading a team of Merchandising ...
4 Rei Data Scientist Jobs Hiring Near You
This role contributes to REI's success by owning the data analytics and data science efforts for the Merchandising Product organization that spans the enterprise. Leading a team of Merchandising ...
Vice President Technology, Digital Commerce & Customer
Seattle, WA · On-site
$275K - $360K/yr
Overview At REI, we aim to create seamless, meaningful experiences for our members and customers ... You will lead the integration of commerce, marketing, and loyalty platforms to enable data-driven ...
Vice President Technology, Digital Commerce & Customer
Seattle, WA · On-site
$275K - $360K/yr
Overview At REI, we aim to create seamless, meaningful experiences for our members and customers ... You will lead the integration of commerce, marketing, and loyalty platforms to enable data-driven ...
Director of Product Research, Testing and Quality
Seattle, WA · On-site
$140K - $228K/yr
Skilled in setting strategy and using data to inform decisions * Ensure high scientific aptitude on ... REI offers all regular employees a generous employee discount, access to health benefits, a ...
Director of Product Research, Testing and Quality
Seattle, WA · On-site
$140K - $228K/yr
Skilled in setting strategy and using data to inform decisions * Ensure high scientific aptitude on ... REI offers all regular employees a generous employee discount, access to health benefits, a ...
This role helps power REI's day-to-day work by ensuring employees have reliable, secure, and easy ... Preferred Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent ...
This role helps power REI's day-to-day work by ensuring employees have reliable, secure, and easy ... Preferred Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent ...
REI Jobs Information
Do workers at REI get paid breaks?
Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
79% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 62 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
79% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 62 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
Does REI pay people when they’re sick?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid when they’re sick.
38% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 58 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
38% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 58 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
At REI, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?
Sick days and vacation days are separate paid time off.
92% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 48 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
92% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 48 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
Are part-time workers able to get health insurance from REI?
Most people who work part-time can get health insurance.
79% of people who work fewer than 30 hours a week say they can get health insurance
Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2025.
79% of people who work fewer than 30 hours a week say they can get health insurance
Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2025.
Do part-time workers get paid time off at REI?
Only some people who work part-time get paid time off.
45% of people who work part-time say they don’t get paid time off
Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and April 2026.
45% of people who work part-time say they don’t get paid time off
Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and April 2026.
Is the health insurance from REI affordable enough for their workers?
Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
88% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
88% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
Do people get paid time off at REI?
Most people get paid time off work.
83% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 64 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
83% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 64 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?
Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
Based on data from 60 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
- 10% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
- 40% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
- 40% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
- 10% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.
Based on data from 60 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
Do workers at REI worry about hours?
Some people worry about getting enough hours.
48% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 61 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
48% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 61 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
Do REI workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
36% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 59 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
36% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 59 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
How easy is it for REI workers to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
55% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 47 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
55% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 47 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
How easy is it to get time off at REI?
Most people find it easy to get time off.
73% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 63 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
73% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 63 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
Do REI managers change schedules at the last minute?
Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
89% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 55 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
89% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 55 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
Do jobs at REI spill into time workers aren’t paid for?
Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
11% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 53 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
11% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 53 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
How easy is it to take sick days at REI?
Most people find it easy to take sick days.
72% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 61 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
72% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 61 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
Is a REI job good for students?
Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
82% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 44 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.
82% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 44 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.
Is working at REI good if you’re a parent or caregiver?
Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
41% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.
41% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.
Do people at REI feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
91% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 78 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and April 2026.
91% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 78 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and April 2026.
Do people at REI get to take their breaks without interruption?
Most people get breaks without interruption.
83% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 66 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
83% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 66 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
Is it stressful to work at REI?
Most people feel stressed here.
71% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 63 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
71% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 63 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
Do people at REI enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
72% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 58 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
72% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 58 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
Do people at REI recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
46% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 69 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
46% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 69 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
Do people get enough training when they start at REI?
Most people got enough training when they started.
67% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 67 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
67% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 67 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
Do people get support to advance at REI?
Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 38% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 58 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
In the last year, 38% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 58 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
Do people think REI’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
79% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 58 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
79% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 58 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
Do workers feel well informed about how REI is doing?
Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
75% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 61 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
75% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 61 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
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Full-time
Posted 20 days ago
REI rating
7.6
Based on 172 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
62nd of 734 rated retailers
Job description
Overview
REI Co-op works together to find better ways to work. The goal is to help people enjoy the outdoors. Working for the co-op means doing your best work. Support is given to help you live your best life. You also help shape the future of the outdoors for people and the planet.
This role contributes to REI's success by owning the data analytics and data science efforts for the Merchandising Product organization that spans the enterprise. Leading a team of Merchandising analysts, the individual in this role will work within Merchandising and across the co-op to develop and apply advanced analytics techniques designed to identify product and assortment optimization opportunities. Near-to-long-term strategies will be influenced by this role and their team by way of the data-driven methodologies and analytics workstreams and assets they will be accountable for creating and disseminating. Critical co-op ambitions like market share and customer growth, assortment productivity, activity initiatives, and the like will be informed and influenced by this role's contributions and thought leadership.
The Sr Manager, Enterprise Product Analytics, will collaborate with cross-functional leaders and team across the co-op including those in Strategy, IVC, Customer Planning, Finance, and IT to ensure data and analyses are developed, consumed, and articulated in ways that enable meaningful action within functional working teams. Analytics developed by this role and their team will be designed to illuminate opportunities to drive profitable business growth. This role will act as a trusted partner in the continuous evolution of REI's data science platform and technology through partnership with IT and other data and analytics divisions. They will be accountable for workflow improvement processes that enable product delivery and analytical modeling at scale. Models and acts in accordance with REI's guiding values and mission.
Responsibilities and Qualifications
Leading the Way
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Pay Range
$125,300.00 - $212,900.00 per year
REI Co-op works together to find better ways to work. The goal is to help people enjoy the outdoors. Working for the co-op means doing your best work. Support is given to help you live your best life. You also help shape the future of the outdoors for people and the planet.
This role contributes to REI's success by owning the data analytics and data science efforts for the Merchandising Product organization that spans the enterprise. Leading a team of Merchandising analysts, the individual in this role will work within Merchandising and across the co-op to develop and apply advanced analytics techniques designed to identify product and assortment optimization opportunities. Near-to-long-term strategies will be influenced by this role and their team by way of the data-driven methodologies and analytics workstreams and assets they will be accountable for creating and disseminating. Critical co-op ambitions like market share and customer growth, assortment productivity, activity initiatives, and the like will be informed and influenced by this role's contributions and thought leadership.
The Sr Manager, Enterprise Product Analytics, will collaborate with cross-functional leaders and team across the co-op including those in Strategy, IVC, Customer Planning, Finance, and IT to ensure data and analyses are developed, consumed, and articulated in ways that enable meaningful action within functional working teams. Analytics developed by this role and their team will be designed to illuminate opportunities to drive profitable business growth. This role will act as a trusted partner in the continuous evolution of REI's data science platform and technology through partnership with IT and other data and analytics divisions. They will be accountable for workflow improvement processes that enable product delivery and analytical modeling at scale. Models and acts in accordance with REI's guiding values and mission.
Responsibilities and Qualifications
Leading the Way
- Identifies and communicates key responsibilities and practices to ensure the organization promotes a successful attitude, confidence in leadership, and teamwork to achieve business results.
- Supports the implementation of company programs, procedures, methods, and practices to promote key Co-op initiatives and strategies.
- Challenges and inspires employees to achieve business results.
- Ensures employees adhere to legal and operational compliance requirements.
- Oversees training and development of employees directly and indirectly managed and makes effective staffing decisions.
- Nurtures and supports team-member career growth aspirations. Conducts and ensures the completion of performance reviews.
- Provides coaching, direction, and leadership support to employees to achieve department, company and customer results.
- Ensures team of direct reports are kept current regarding REI's strategic initiatives and best practices.
- Responsible for hiring and building a team that exemplifies REI's Values in Action.
- Establishes and maintains visibility within the department.
- Monitors operational statistics, reports trends, variances, issues, and takes appropriate action.
- Understand REI strategic plan and linkages to product and assortment analytics and support implementation of solutions that drive results.
- Contribute to the near-and-long-term Merchandising product and assortment strategic and business plans.
- Understand, fully use, and continuously improve processes and systems.
- Monitor and digest competitive industry analytics trends.
Responsibilities
- Deliver data analysis and data science insights and implications through the product and assortment lenses that supports and guides strategic thinking and systemic performance.
- Create analytical models and decision-making frameworks that drive product and assortment optimization in an integrated, omnichannel capacity.
- Lead a team of advance analyst professionals, focusing on both business results and employee mentoring and professional development.
- Manage the Merchandising product data warehouse from a business perspective to define data sources, metrics, dimensions, and dashboards to support regular reporting and ad hoc inquiry. Collaborate with the IT organization to ensure good data hygiene and integration across sources.
- Develop and implement roadmap for data mining and quantitative methods to advance product and assortment optimization, productivity measurement, market share growth opportunity, and other key business workstreams and initiatives.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to leverage product and assortment intelligence to drive and optimize the customer experience and revenue growth opportunities through operations-focused tactics and through go-to-customer methods.
- Engage and influence divisional leaders and executives with data-driven strategic recommendations based on advanced analytics.
- Lead and implement development of Merchandising product and assortment test and initiatives measurement.
Qualifications
- MS required, graduate degree in quantitative fields of Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Operations Research, Industrial Engineering or other Engineering field preferred
- 10+ years of work experience in data analysis or data science
- 5+ years demonstrated leadership/management skills with reporting analytics/data science functions
- 10+ years of experience and expertise developing, testing, and deploying data science and optimization models and visualizations both locally and in a hybrid environment. Proficiency in SQL and at least one programming language such as R or Python
- Proficiency in SQL and at least one programming language such as R or Python
- Comfortable and effective when communicating with director and VP-level business leaders. Strong ability to understand business and operations problems and translate to research initiatives
- Experience managing/leading analysts in delivery of predictive and/or prescriptive models at speed/scale
- Strong time management and prioritization skills with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Pay Range
$125,300.00 - $212,900.00 per year
About REI
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REI, or Recreational Equipment, Inc. is a widely respected retail company based in Kent, WA, US. The company caters to the outdoor recreation industry, providing a complete range of high-quality, sustainable gear and sporting goods. Founded in 1938 by avid mountaineers, it was built on the passion for exploring the outdoors and offers products for camping, hiking, cycling, fitness, paddle sports, snow sports, and more. REI also conducts outdoor adventure trips and classes. Its mission is to inspire, educate, and outfit for a lifetime of outdoor adventure and stewardship. For decades, REI has stood by its core values of authenticity, quality, service, respect, integrity, and balance. Proudly, the company has made Fortune Magazine's list of "100 Best Companies to Work For" every year since the list's inception.
Industry
Retail
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Kent, WA, US
Year founded
1938