Analyst, Analytics Development Program

Meijer - Grand Rapids, MI

Full-time - Entry Level

Hybrid - Grand Rapids, MI

10,001+ employees

General Merchandise Retailers

About the position

The Analyst, Analytics Development Program at Meijer is a full-time, two-year rotational program designed for new or recent graduates interested in Data Analytics. Participants will rotate through various areas within Merchandising Services, gaining hands-on experience and training in data analytics while working on distinct projects. The program aims to provide a solid foundation in analytics and prepare individuals for a full-time role within the organization upon completion.

Responsibilities

• Apply quantitative methods, data mining, modeling, and analytical tools to identify and solve business problems relevant to current rotation.
• Partner with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to align on strategy, approach, recommendations, and implementation resulting from analysis.
• Develop, visualize, and present business cases and recommendations in a way that intuitively communicates impact and drives effective business decisions.
• Collaborate and build strong relationships to fuel continuous improvement and ensure internal customers' needs are met.
• Execute and monitor scoreboards and other set-cadence reporting.
• Leverage disparate data sources to drive a holistic understanding of complex business problems.
• Own and implement a distinct data analytics project in each rotation.
• Develop analytical skillset through a combination of formal training, mentoring, and on-the-job learning.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Marketing, Data Science, Economics, Supply Chain, or Retail.
• 1 year of previous data analytics experience preferred.
• Experience utilizing data analytics and visualization tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, Tableau, Power BI, etc.
• Knowledge of and experience with coding languages, including but not limited to Python, SQL, R.
• Ability to gather, analyze, interpret, and present data to help influence and drive decisions in an ambiguous environment.
• Experience working across organizational boundaries to drive improvements and efficiencies.
• Active curiosity - Must enjoy gathering and digging deeply into data to identify opportunities and risks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Scheduling flexibility
• Paid parental leave
• Paid education assistance
• Team member discount
• Development programs for advancement and career growth