As part of the Competitive Intelligence team, you will analyze data to provide insights to support various Merchandising initiatives. We are looking for someone who is comfortable getting into data and understanding patterns and performance to summarize and present to business stakeholders. The right candidate will be passionate about working with large datasets and should be someone who loves to bring data together to answer complex business questions that deepen our understanding of our competitors.
The ideal candidate will have a background in analyzing and deriving insights from data by using SQL, Python, and business intelligence tools (e.g. Tableau). A successful candidate should have the technical proficiency to leverage software tools and reports and the business proficiency to summarize their findings.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and track the gathering of retail pricing, assortment, and promotion data on competitors in partnership with Merchandising leaders.

• Apply analytical and modelling techniques to measure competitive data for completeness, accuracy, and integrity, to inform recommendations and changes in data collection processes by internal and external business partners.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to understand the business challenges they are facing and help derive scalable processes and reporting that ensure trust and understanding of competitive data.
• Analyze and translate complex data into meaningful insights and/or business recommendations.
• Create scheduled reports of performance and success, pointing out areas in need of improvement and making recommendations.
• Organize findings into influential presentations to non-technical audiences.
• Additional duties as assigned or required.

Skills:

• Knowledge of retail business, including all aspects of pricing, merchandising, retail operations, space / assortment planning, and reporting.
• Solid change management skills, demonstrates flexibility to perform in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to translate complex analyses into actionable business insights.
• Well-versed in the implementation and use of various retail software solutions: POS, pricing, assortment, etc.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal communication skills and high levels of tact, diplomacy and confidentiality.
• Tailors communication approach to specific situations and audiences.
• Able to draw conclusions from imperfect and incomplete data, apply various analytical techniques and develop overarching promotional and related merchandising strategies.
• Creates spreadsheets, charts and reports that contain relevant projections and performance data that can be clearly understood by diverse audiences.
• Possesses clear understanding of WFM’s and supported region / stores business objectives.
• Has passion for Organics, Fair Trade, and the Natural Foods industry.
• Applies a customer-focused sensibility when analyzing business prospects and / or performing ongoing work activities.
• Understands the WFM product mix, supply base, and retail operations.
• Team-player with a positive attitude and comfortable with ambiguity.
• Works effectively with others, in groups, in cross-functional settings and with diverse stakeholders internally and externally.
• Adheres to the WFM principles and core values.
• Displays strong levels of customer service.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Analytical Business Specialty, Economics, Mathematics, Applied Statistics, or commensurate retail analytics experience preferred
• 2+ years of experience in business analysis, business intelligence, or comparable research role, including the use of BI tools.

At Whole Foods Market, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all Team Members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Whole Foods Market hires and promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.