Business Analyst, Master Data OfficeAbout this opportunity... The Master Data Office is a new enterprise team at Ross defining how data can better serve the business. With the support of the team, the Business Analyst will work to identify key opportunities for improvements. This role will support the MDO vision to be the central point of contact for all master data needs within a certain data domain (i.e., Supplier, Product Hierarchy, Item). Partnering with both their direct supervisor (Lead) and department Manager, the Business Analyst will ensure that all requests are prioritized, addressed, and resolved in a timely manner. The role is responsible for
- Managing Supplier data in the MDM system (data management includes review, entry, audit) while working directly with business areas and partner departments.
- Working on assignments (data review and entry in workflows), projects and problems of limited to medium scope in partnership with project or department leadership.
- Partnering with their Supervisor, the role will ensure that all requests are prioritized, addressed, and resolved in a timely manner.
- Continually build on content knowledge for data management and processes
- Provide governance documentation or process documentation.
- Analysis of data; or to provide business insights via metrics or training
The base salary range for this role is $75,700- $90,000. The base salary range is dependent on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, qualifications, relevant education, certifications, seniority, and location. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards vary by position and location. What you will do and what you will learn...SME and Point of Contact for Business
- As point of contact for multiple business departments across the organization, the Business Analyst will be playing an important role to support multiple business units, address regular requests, and troubleshoot issues.
- Analyze data to troubleshoot or provide data insights and business visibility.
- Become the subject matter expert for Supplier data business use
Documentation
- Ensure that existing governance and process documents are up to date based on changes in requirements or business needs.
- Create and maintain a library of all training materials and guides.
Request Management
- Manage workflow and requests in a Master Data Management Tool.
- Execute on all (change) requests from business effectively to ensure that they are implemented according to set data governance standards and processes.
Process improvement/Projects
- Identify and provide recommendations on ways to service the business better
Compliance and Adoption
- Verify all Master Data Management processes around data governance are followed.
- Play an integral role in escalating requests that do not comply with the governance set by MDO.
- Be Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all Ross specific data management and processes.
- Build deep content knowledge around how the business end-users use this foundational data to run the business
What you need to be successful...
- Bachelor's Degree with a concentration in Business, Economics, Finance or Computer Science, or an equivalent diploma
- 3 years of experience as a Business Analyst, (preferably in Retail or in an IT field), with strong process, data, and systems understanding.
- Prior Data Governance and Administration experience or exposure preferred
- Thorough knowledge of business process documentation that includes prior experience with documenting Merchandising, IT or Finance workflows, processes and requirements
- Ability to work with both business (non-technical) and IT (technical) with ability to communicate/translate requirements easily and effectively between all parties
- Strong understanding of productivity suite software (i.e. Microsoft Office)
- Ability to understand and apply instructions or suggest alternate proven methods to move projects or requests forward
- Strong analytical skills
- Ability to follow established practices, policies and procedures
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to build working relationships and bring about cooperation from leadership and working teams
- Ability to adjust with changing work environments, priorities and goals
Perks and Benefits of joining our team... Our Associates are at the heart of everything we do and we're proud to offer a range of benefits that reflect how much we value their contributions. Here's a peek into what you can expect as an eligible Ross Associate: A broad range of affordable health insurance options & personal medical plan concierge 401(k) with employer match and Life insurance Ample PTO including accrued vacation, paid holidays, diversity day, summer Fridays and the ability to purchase additional vacation. Employee stock purchase plan Access to health and wellness benefits such as BetterHelp and Headspace Charitable donations matched by Ross Stores Foundation And more.... *benefits vary by level and position and are subject to change