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This highly visible role will serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership, building and leading a centralized performance optimization function that translates enterprise-wide data into actionable operational insights. The Director will partner across Store Operations, Digital, Marketing, HR, and Finance to benchmark performance, identify high-impact improvement opportunities, and shape initiatives that drive operational excellence, innovation, and long-term growth.
Job Responsibility:
Build and lead the Performance Optimization function as a central hub for operational insights
Analyze store and company performance to identify trends, patterns, and improvement opportunities
Benchmark against industry best practices and leverage AI-enabled market intelligence tools
Monitor emerging retail and technology innovations, including labor optimization, predictive inventory, and personalization
Deliver clear, executive-ready insights and opportunity assessments that influence enterprise priorities
Partner with operations and cross-functional teams to validate feasibility and ensure data integrity
Provide objective, data-backed recommendations to shape high-impact initiatives
Brief senior leadership regularly on findings, competitive comparisons, and forward-looking scenarios
Guide and support team members conducting data analysis and opportunity exploration
Requirements:
10+ years of experience in retail operations, strategy, performance improvement, or business analytics
Proven ability to translate complex data into strategic insights for senior leaders
Experience with benchmarking, dashboard development, and external market analysis
Deep understanding of retail performance levers including pricing, promotions, labor, throughput, and customer experience
Familiarity with AI applications and emerging retail technologies
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to craft concise, executive-level narratives