Analyst, Business Strategy & Analytics-REMOTE

Designer Brands is the parent company of DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse and operates nearly 675 stores across North America. The Analyst, Business Strategy & Analytics will support decision-making through data analysis and insights, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance business performance and develop analytical tools.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver accurate, timely reporting and analysis to support:Tactical operationsStrategic initiativesShort- and long-term business decisionsTranslate complex data into clear, actionable insights tailored to different audiences, including senior leadership
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to:Understand analytic needsDesign ad hoc analyses and scalable, long-term solutionsAct as a bridge between business teams and shared service partners to ensure strong data governance, integrity, and usability
• Design, develop, test, and maintain reporting tools, systems, and dashboards.Troubleshoot moderately complex system and data issues, recommending and implementing effective solutions.Support user adoption through training, documentation, and ongoing enablement
• Lead or contribute to initiatives and project workstreams, including:Stakeholder coordinationUser trainingChange management support
• Develop and analyze key performance indicators such as:SalesMarginInventory productivityProduct lifecycle performanceInform product, assortment, and channel decisions across multiple business models.Participate in business meetings and category reviews to stay close to trends, performance, and opportunity areas

Requirements:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the application of retail math and statistics
• Demonstrated proficiency in data mining and reporting using tools such as Strategy, Tableau, or SQL
• Advanced expertise in Microsoft Excel, including: Statistical functions, Pivot tables, Data visualization
• Ability to transform complex data into clear, actionable tables, charts, and insights
• Experience working with multiple data sources and validating data accuracy
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, ensure accuracy, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Effective communication and presentation skills, with the ability to adapt messaging for different audiences, including leadership
• Comfort training others and supporting adoption of analytics tools and processes
• 3+ years in a corporate retail analyst, planning, or financial role
• 5+ years of experience with Microsoft Office, including MS Access
• Experience using Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy)
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience