The Central Planning Analyst contributes to rue21’s results by analysising, processing, and distributing of strategic and tactical intelligence. Reporting analysts gather and maintain a wide array of data-related business processes and reporting. This involves both entering information into existing databases and creating new processes and programs to accurately input and store critical data. 

• Commits to supporting rue21’s vision, mission, and values of an inclusive environment and sets an example for their team or sphere of influence.
• Top line planning focus.
• Aligned with Directors in cross-functional areas
• Ability to communicate complex data in a simple, actionable way
• Ability to apply structure and prioritize in a fast-paced, dynamic, and ambiguous work environment 
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate and prioritize with technical and non-technical partners 
• Manage and coordinate cross-functional analytics with projects and insights work 
• Build cross-functional relationships and partner with Data Infrastructure 
• Show the desire to find new things to drive efficiency.
• Analyzes sales, stock, markdown, average stock, turnover, and gross margin.
• Mostly omni (possible for some ecomm).

• Degree in management information systems, finance, econometrics, statistics, or similar.
• Demonstrable experience as a reporting analyst.
• Knowledge of suitable data analytic processes.
• Proven experience creating data-driven knowledge that promotes profitability.
• Capacity to train staff in foundational data entry techniques.
• Ability to create, update, and share databases.
• Strong troubleshooting and report writing abilities.
• Attentive and considerate team player.
 

Required Skills:
• Great teammate. You know how to work with and influence those around you, and you don’t hesitate to roll up your sleeves and help when others need it. 
• Must show ownership in reporting – primarily ad hoc.
• Engaging interpersonal and presentation skills. 
• Tendency to pay close attention to small details that could impact results.
• Analytical skills that allow for the development of data-driven reports.
• Efficient organization, prioritization, and time management skills. 
• Systems savvy is a must.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to draw conclusions to make recommendations.

*Please be aware that the Company requires all employees who are required to travel for work regularly or sporadically to be vaccinated for COVID-19.  This position will require the successful candidate to show proof that they are fully vaccinated for COVID-19.  The Company is an equal opportunity employer, and will provide reasonable accommodation to those individuals who are unable to be vaccinated consistent with federal, state, and local law.

LIVING OUR VALUES
Inclusivity: rue21 embraces all of you. We promote individuality and celebrate our differences. All are accepted, respected and welcome. Integrity: We own our words, our actions, and our results. We set our standard high by thinking big. It matters how we show up and how we play the game. Collaboration: Together we are rue21. We listen and support each other and achieve our collective goals together. Curiosity: We don’t ask why, we ask why not? We are agile and are driven by new ideas and original thinking. We are passionate and believe anything is possible. Community: Our power is our people; our community of customers, associates and partners. We care, we connect, we listen and we deliver.

WE OFFER
401k
Competitive Benefits Package
Over 3 Weeks PTO After 1 Year
Casual Dress Code
Merchandise Discount
Great Work Culture

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