Strategic Initiatives Analyst, Independent Stores

Job Summary

The Strategic Initiatives Analyst supports the Strategic Initiatives Manager in driving growth and operational excellence within the Independent Store Owner (ISO) channel. This role focuses on data analysis reporting and operational support to ensure successful execution of ISO strategies sales initiatives and cross-functional projects. The analyst plays a key role in providing actionable insights and tracking progress against strategic objectives.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning execution and measurement of ISO partnership and sales growth strategies.
• Conduct data analysis and generate reports to track key performance indicators (KPIs) and initiative progress.
• Assist in developing frameworks for ISO partner stratification tiering and segmentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Merchandising Finance Supply Chain and Sales Operations to coordinate project activities and gather data.
• Facilitate data-driven decision-making by maintaining and enhancing analytical tools and platforms such as the NAPA Impact platform.
• Support pricing rebate model analysis and promotional program effectiveness.
• Monitor supply chain metrics and technology-enabled process improvements that impact ISO sales and product availability.
• Maintain communication channels with ISO customers and internal stakeholders to enable alignment and adoption of initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in operational processes and analytical approaches.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Business Finance Analytics Operations or related field.
• 2 years of experience in data analysis business intelligence or sales operations preferably within retail wholesale or distribution environments.
• Strong analytical aptitude with proficiency in data visualization reporting tools and spreadsheet modeling.
• Experience supporting complex cross-functional projects and managing multiple stakeholders.
• Knowledge of sales strategy pricing models or supply chain processes is a plus.
• Ability to communicate clearly work collaboratively and adapt in a dynamic environment.

Preferred

• Proficiency with data analytics tools (e.g. Excel SQL Tableau Power BI).
• Ability to translate data insights into clear recommendations to support strategic decisions.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Proactive problem-solving attitude.

Leadership

• Embodies the following values: serve perform influence respect innovate team.
• Effectively communicates by motivating and inspiring others through clear and proactive communication.
• Delivers results and drives customer success by committing and focusing on outcomes to deliver results and making the customer the center of decisions.
• Makes balanced decisions and thinks strategically by being a forward thinker.

Physical Demands / Working Environment

• This role is primarily office-based with a typical work environment involving standard office conditions.

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