Variety Wholesalers, Inc

Sr MGR Store Productivity and Analysis

Variety Wholesalers, Inc  •  Columbus, OH (Onsite)  •  3 months ago
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Job Description

Provides comprehensive analytical support for Store Operations, with a primary focus on sales performance and merchandise productivity. Develops both automated reporting solutions and responsive ad-hoc models that facilitate informed decision-making across the leadership team. Excels at synthesizing multiple data sources into clear, accurate summaries that support the organization’s strategic objectives and operational requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Performs thorough analysis of store-level performance, identifying sales trends and merchandise productivity drivers to provide timely insights for leadership.
  • Proactively develops and maintains sustainable Power BI and Excel-based tools to streamline recurring reporting and ensure consistent data availability.
  • Collaborates across functional areas to support tactical initiatives, such as analyzing inventory levels and assisting with the coordination of store-to-store product transfers.
  • Reconciles disparate data sets from various systems to ensure a high degree of accuracy and consistency in all shared reports and summaries.
  • Prepares well-formatted, concise data summaries and briefs for senior management, ensuring all information is presented in a professional and accessible format.
  • Monitors key performance indicators to ensure the continued profitability of store locations and maintains rigorous alignment with the organization’s strategic plan and budgetary objectives.
  • Iterates on existing analytical models to incorporate new data points or shifting business needs, ensuring all tools remain relevant and actionable.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field (Finance, Economics, Data Analytics) and 4+ years of relevant experience in a retail or high-volume operational environment.
  • Advanced skills in Excel (including complex formulas and data manipulation) required and intermediate experience with Power BI (Power Query and DAX) to build repeatable, user-friendly tools preferred.
  • A strong commitment to data integrity and a meticulous approach to proofing numerical work to ensure error-free reporting.
  • The ability to remain focused and productive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple competing priorities and deadlines.
  • Ability to translate complex datasets into professional, easy-to-digest summaries that are ready for senior-level review.
  • A solid understanding of core retail metrics (e.g., sell-through, inventory turnover, and margin analysis) and the ability to apply that context to internal data.
  • A strong service orientation with a dedication to supporting departmental goals and providing high-quality assistance to the broader leadership team.
Variety Wholesalers, Inc

About Variety Wholesalers, Inc

Roses Discount Stores is a super-regional retail chain founded in 1915 by Paul Howard Rose and headquartered in Henderson, NC. In 1997, Variety Wholesalers, Inc. purchased Roses. Variety Wholesalers, Inc. is a family owned business that began in 1922. In 1949, John W. Pope took over his family’s “Five and Dime” stores, eventually growing them into one of the largest privately owned companies in the United States. Today Variety Wholesalers is based in Henderson, NC and John Pope’s son, Art Pope serves as chairman. Variety Wholesalers, Inc. operates 422 stores throughout the Southeast, primarily comprised of the Roses and Roses Express brands.

Industry
Retail & Ecommerce
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Henderson, NC
Year Founded
1922
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