Manager Workforce Management Data And Analytics

JOB TITLE: Manager Workforce Management Data and Analytics

DEPARTMENT: Corporate Retail Operations - Productivity Improvement & WFM
Location: Boise, ID
POSITION PURPOSE: The Albertsons Companies Workforce Management Team develop and support the labor management tools and processes to optimize store labor usage across more than 2,200 locations throughout the United States. To support a mission to deliver game changing forecasting, scheduling, analytics, and store operation solutions to our 13 divisions, we are seeking an exceptional data and analytics expert with experience and passion for the WFM sector to join this exciting team. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Support labor relations and division teams with detailed labor contract analytics and cost projections
• Lead the development and support of weekly, quarterly, and annual store labor guidance
• Optimize sales and volume forecast processes to ensure stores are planning and scheduling to accurate projections
• Develop, enhance, and support labor productivity tools to drive cost reduction decisions
• Diagnose and resolve forecast and data issues in labor systems
• Partner with process improvement team to collectively deliver tools, reports, dashboards, and insights to drive retail execution
• Partner with Data Science team to leverage advanced analytics to drive store labor efficiencies
• Support retail operations team projects and initiatives including tracking of benefits
• Track and communicate all division inquiries, requests, and enhancements from submission/ideation through execution

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or another quantitative field
• 8+ years in analytical position with ability to quickly source, interpret, and analyze large datasets
• Exceptional computer skills with emphasis on advanced Excel, VB, and SQL
• Experience with report automation, Power BI, Access and other relational databases
• Experience with payroll applications, payroll data and workforce demographics
• Experience in a grocery or other large retail environment support function
• Self-starter with a high degree of initiative, passion, ownership, creativity, and pride in your work
• Ability to work independently within a cross-functional remote team environment
• Experience teaching others analytical and computer skills
• Excellent verbal and written presentation skills, including ability to communicate complex analyses while simplifying and summarizing results and recommendations for executive team
• Welcomes opportunities to participate, learn, and grow outside of core job responsibilities

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: 10%

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT:
The following attempts to communicate the traditional physical demands associated with this position:**
Seldom: 1-2 hours, Occasional: 3-4 hours, Frequent: 5-6 hours, Continuous: 7+ hours (Based on an 8 hour work day.)

• Squat/Kneel: Continuous
• Bend/Stoop: Continuous
• Lift/Carry: Occasional lift/carry 1-50 lbs.
• Push/Pull: Occasional, push/pull 1-50 lbs.
• Twist/Turn: Frequent
• Grip/Grasp: Frequent
• Reach: Continuous
• Stand/Walk: Continuous

We foster an inclusive working environment where the different strengths and perspectives of each employee is both recognized and valued. We believe that building successful relationships with our customers and our communities is only possible through the diversity of our people. And a diverse workforce leads to better teamwork and creative thinking, as well as a mutual understanding and respect. We provide employment training, compensation, promotion and other conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, medical condition, marital status, or any other legally protected status. We support a drug-free workplace- all applicants offered a position are required to pass a pre-employment drug test before they are hired.

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