Data Visualization Analyst

Staples is business to business. You’re what binds us together.

Our talented finance team partners with every area of the business to drive results and provide financial expertise. We are passionate about analyzing and interpreting information to assess performance and provide guidance. Our team serves as a true partner and advisor to all our business leaders; working with them to accelerate the company’s profitability and growth.

We are looking for a talented Data Visualization Analyst to help drive the analytical needs of Staples Revenue Management through the development of Tableau Dashboards and to support on-going, ad-hoc requests for the greater Staples NAD business. This will be a highly collaborative role, reporting to the Manager of Reporting and Analytics for Staples Revenue Management. You will work closely with your fellow Analysts and Data Scientists to provide insights into the various business unit, customer, and product dynamics. Additionally, you will be responsible for developing, enhancing, and maintaining a portfolio of Alteryx workflows that fuel the dashboards our business leaders and executive teams rely on. This role requires strong attention to detail, effective communication skills, a natural sense of curiosity and a passion for providing data-driven insights through visual data storytelling.

What you’ll be doing:

• Develop engaging and visually compelling Tableau dashboards that support data-driven decision-making
• Analyze data to formulate insightful recommendations that answer complex business questions
• Own end-to-end project management of data and reporting requests
• Design efficient data queries and workflows using ETL tools such as Alteryx
• Research and troubleshoot data-related questions and misinterpretations
• Collaborate with teammates on process improvements to our reporting & analytics capabilities
• Look for process efficiency opportunities by implementing industry best practices
• Perform ad hoc analysis as required

What you bring to the table:

• You're a Data Rock Star with a passion for analytics and problem solving
• You're customer-focused and dedicated to uncovering pain points and opportunities
• You possess a sense of pride in your work and an ownership mentality in everything you touch
• You're a self-starter and are not afraid to challenge the status quo
• You're comfortable working within a multi-functional team, both locally and remote, while understanding the perspectives of each partner
• You thrive in a fast-paced, flexible and cooperative work environment with the ability to re-prioritize at a moment's notice

What’s needed- Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Business Analytics, Finance, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field or relevant work experience.
• 2+ years of Progressively responsible experience in business intelligence, data analytics, or a related function 
• Excellent data visualization and storytelling skills using tools such as Tableau
• Experience with data wrangling / ETL tools such as Alteryx or Tableau Prep
• Track record of successfully implementing business solutions that drive value
• Experience telling a business-relevant story backed by analytics to a non-technical audience

What’s needed- Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of big data technologies and analytics platforms like Snowflake
• Some ability and experience with SQL, Python or similar scripting languages is a plus

We Offer:

• Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups
• 22 days of PTO and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays + 1 floating holiday)
• Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k), Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more!

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Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.