Senior Data Specialist

General:

• Bachelor's or Master's in STEM fields - programs include Analytics, IT, Computer Science, Statistics, Math, Engineering
• Proficiency in SQL
• 7+ years experience minimum

Must haves:

• Expert level SQL: Using elegant SQL approaches like CTEs, Window Functions, Advanced Joins, and nice to have Query Optimization
• Ecom / Customer Internet / App analytics - multi-platform event level data like clickstream data, user journey analytics, customer behavior tracking, marketing campaign attribution, etc.
• Building complex ecommerce and omnichannel data models for product, marketing, sales, and other stakeholders
• Data visualization tools like Tableau
• Basic Python knowledge for data analysis using libraries like Pandas, NumPy, etc.
• Worked in an Agile environment

Nice to haves:

• Adobe Analytics a Plus but not required
• Snowflake experience is a plus but not required
• Machine learning experience a plus but not required

 Other Skills:

• Self Starter
• Good Communication
• Ability to work across and engage with functional partners.
• Analytical mind-set
• Problem Solver

Job Summary

Responsible for creating and developing solutions for business problems using data mining and analytics. Leverages innovative analytical techniques to uncover patterns and trends in data. Utilizes data visualizations to implement and socialize actionable and implementable insights with business partners, including marketing, sales, and supply chain.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities

• Partners with internal and external stakeholders to develop and manage data logistics, including data transfers, data structures, and business rules to enable project execution.
• Oversees the utilization of data modeling/analysis techniques to mine systems and applications for knowledge and information that support the enhancement of business processes.
• Builds, deploys, and maintains data support tools, metadata inventories and definitions for database file/table creation.
• Deploys analytical solutions to business problems. Reviews quality assurance/quality control data and project output for accuracy.
• Presents findings to key internal and external stakeholders. Communicates key findings and recommendations.
• Creates compelling presentations that provide actionable insights and recommendations.
• Manages multiple projects concurrently and prioritizes and monitors project timelines and scopes.

Nature and Scope

• Identifies key barriers/core problems and applies problem solving skills in order to deal creatively with complex situations. Troubleshoots and resolves complex problems. Makes decisions under conditions of uncertainty, sometimes with incomplete information, that produce effective end results.
• Independently performs assignments with instruction limited to the expected results. Determines and develops an approach to solutions. Receives technical guidance only on unusual or complex problems or issues.
• May oversee the completion of projects and assignments, including planning, assigning, monitoring and reviewing progress and accuracy of work, evaluating results, etc. Contributes to employees' professional development but does not have hiring or firing authority.

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 less than 10% of the time.

Education and Experience

• Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 5-8 years of experience in a related field OR MS/MA and generally 3-5 years of experience in a related field. Certification is required in some areas.

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.