ALDI is one of the fastest-growing retailers in the nation, and we are charting an aggressive growth course with plans to add 800 new stores by 2028, increasing to nearly 3,200 locations nationwide. Our National Data Analytics department is designed to ensure our retail divisions and executive leadership receive the support they need to run a successful operation with statistical analysis. Ready to join a team dedicated to making the ALDI Difference? Find your fit in one of our National Data Analytic roles.
In this role the Business Analyst I is to represent the voice of ALDI in key decision-making sessions with a strong sense of stewardship. Utilizing sound financial techniques to proactively identify opportunities that positively impact the business. Working cross-functionally with many different departments across ALDI, they will analyze, evaluate, and deliver analysis to improve financial performance, profitability, cash flow and return on investments for key projects and initiatives.
The ideal candidate will utilize statistical software, excel and Tableau, to run pilots/tests ranging from ‘top of mind’ large scale strategic initiatives to small scale merchandising changes. They will analyze initiatives, determining if there is enough incremental benefit to rollout to the chain, a select group of stores, or the divisions.
Position Type: Full-Time
Starting Salary: $74,000
Salary Increases: Year 2 - $77,000 | Year 3 - $80,000
Work Location: Naperville, IL
This role is eligible to participate in ALDI’s Hybrid Work Program, which allows remote work up to 3 days per week (i.e., work remotely up to 3 days per week; work in-office at least 2 days per week).
Duties and Responsibilities:
Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Supports assigned analyses and projects, performing complex analyses with actionable outcomes.
• Reviews and analyzes the financial and operational data specific to assigned analyses and projects.
• Maintains a high level of data integrity and takes appropriate action to investigate potential data discrepancies.
• Prepares and reviews advanced charts, tables, and other exhibits for use in reports.
• Assists management with variance analysis and ad hoc business analysis.
• Acts as liaison between business end users and the various project teams.
• Validates data against source systems to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to identify data analytics use cases that align with organizational goals and strategic priorities.
• Supports research and analysis to understand business requirements, data availability, and feasibility of proposed use cases.
• Develops use case documentation, including objectives, scope, success criteria, and implementation roadmap.
• Works closely with data scientists and engineers to translate use case requirements into technical specifications and data models.
• Develops presentations, reports, and dashboards to communicate analytical findings.
• Executes A/B tests to evaluate the impact of changes to digital products, marketing campaigns, and user experiences.
• Monitors test performance and analyze results using statistical techniques to identify significant insights and inform decision-making.
• Interprets financial trends, identifying deviations from expected performance and reporting financial results to various business units within the organization.
• Collaborates with team members and communicates relevant information to direct leader.
• Complies with ALDI privacy and security requirements and policies if job responsibilities include possible access to confidential and/or sensitive information.
• Other duties as assigned.
Job-specific Competencies:
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
• Consistently demonstrates the Mindsets, ALDI Acts Competencies and Professional Skills (M.A.P.) as outlined for the role.
• Gives attention to detail and follows instruction.
• Ability to stay organized and multi-task efficiently.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Establishes goals and works toward achievement.
• Effective time management; maximizes productivity.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to interpret and apply company policies and procedures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with individuals at varying levels.
• Proficient in data analysis, statistical analysis, and problem-solving to derive insights from complex datasets.
• Works cooperatively and collaboratively within a group.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Gives attention to detail and follows instructions.
• Thinks critically and analytically.
Education and Experience:
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Business Administration or a related field required.
• A minimum of 1 year of relevant experience required.
• Experience working in relational and cloud databases preferred.
• Or, a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.
Physical Requirements:
• Work may be performed in an office remote office or a combination of both where a computer and office equipment may be used as needed to perform duties.
• Regularly required to sit, reach, grasp, stand and move from one area to another.
• Constantly and repeatedly use keyboard/mouse.
• Occasionally required to push, pull, bend, lift and move up to 25 lbs.
Travel:
• Minimal travel required as needed for job related duties such as training, project work and administrative tasks.
ALDI offers competitive wages and benefits, including: