Retail Analyst, Labour

As a Retail Analyst, Labour, you’ll drive labour planning, budgeting, forecasting, and workforce analytics to optimize retail operations. Partnering with FP&A, Operational Solutions, and Retail Training, you’ll refine processes, analyze labour costs, and use predictive modeling to scale for growth. This role is ideal for a strategic, results-driven professional with retail and finance or workforce planning experience, who thrives in agile, fast-paced environments and enjoys tackling complex problems.

A Vancouver based retail organization with worldwide operations and an outstanding reputation.

• Automating weekly labour reporting for increased efficiency, reduce manual efforts, and in-depth analysis.
• Forecasting and analyzing monthly / quarterly traffic variances to budget / forecast, actively seeking opportunities for enhancement and identify potential risks.
• Assist in maintaining the labour model and updating it with the latest data.
• Conducting “what-if” scenarios to assess headcount, SPH, labour efficiency, and cost impact to changes in the business.
• Working with FP&A to plan, analyze, and refine the labour budget on an ongoing basis.
• Creating streamlined processes for operational labour planning and budgeting.
• Conducting bi-annual studies on Guest Experience, Labour, and Utilization, and analyzing key inputs.
• Supporting with the building, maintenance and enhancement of reports and dashboards in Power BI.
• Building data visualizations and reports from Data Warehouse using Power BI.
• Working with senior leaders to develop long and short-term headcount and staffing strategies, making recommendations for hiring based on business plan and gaps.
• Participating in the development of labour standards to maximize operational efficiency, identify bottlenecks, and work to remove any roadblocks.
• Developing and maintaining cross functional relationships to achieve business objectives while ensuring program consistency.
• Preparing ad-hoc reports, analysis, and calculations.

• You have a bachelor’s degree in business, finance or related field and 3+ years’ experience in relevant analytical field, e.g., financial analysis, budgeting, workforce planning, forecasting, or data analytics.
• You have 3+ years’ experience in a vertical retail environment, with a deep understanding of retail.
• You have experience with financial modelling, budgeting, and/or workforce management and planning.
• You can perform accurate advanced data manipulation, analysis, and effective information presentation.
• You have a strong working knowledge in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, etc.).
• You are proficient in SQL and working with relational databases to query and model data.
• You are methodical and thoughtful about process creation, and enjoy building new tools front the ground up.
• You have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate requirements, data analysis and captivate your audience via written communication, leading meetings, and presentations.
• You have a strong sense of ownership, urgency, and drive.
• You can work independently as well as part of a team.
• You remain highly flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity
• Your passion for your work is paralleled by your passion for getting outside and living it.

$38.50-40.85/hr commensurate with experience + 4% vacation pay.

North Vancouver, hybrid working model, onsite for as needed meetings.

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