Sr. Analyst, Interconnected Strategy

Position Purpose Are you ready to shape the future of retail at a massive scale? As the world’s #1 home improvement retailer, The Home Depot generates roughly $150 B in annual sales. While our e‑commerce business stands alone as one of the largest in retail at roughly $25 B in online sales, its true impact is much larger when combined with our digital capabilities, our 2,300+ stores and 500,000+ associates to provide a frictionless, interconnected experience for the 6 B online + in‑store customer visits we welcome each year. Home Depot’s interconnected experience is a key enabler of our ability to grow and gain market share in any macro‑economic environment. Delivering a best‑in‑world interconnected retail experience for Pros and Consumers is one of Home Depot’s top strategic priorities, requiring clear strategic direction to support cross‑functional alignment and organizational investment. The Interconnected Strategy team is responsible for the development and execution of Home Depot’s overall interconnected customer experience strategy. This includes identifying top opportunities based on market dynamics, developing initiatives to address those opportunities, and ensuring adequate internal resourcing while building external relationships to support those initiatives. By developing expertise across every element of modern digital retail— from market dynamics and competitive landscape to technology trends, merchandising, and fulfillment operations— the Sr. Analyst / Manager of Interconnected Strategy has a unique opportunity to influence meaningful change from within one of the world’s leading retailers. Key Responsibilities 50% Planning Process: Supports the strategic and operational planning cycle through building models, performing business analysis and benchmarking studies. Works closely with the business to help communicate the strategy and planning outcomes. 40% Strategic Projects: Analyzes business problems, structures the issue and performs analyses. Synthesizes data to help develop a solution, creates documents communicating the solution using structured communication principles, helps present the solution to team and stakeholders, and works with stakeholders to implement the solution. 10% Competitive and Market Intelligence: Performs research on key competitors and market trends; owns regular reporting on one or more data sources. Direct Manager / Direct Reports Reports to a Manager or Director of Business Ops & Strategy. This role had no direct reports. Travel Requirements Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time. Physical Requirements Most of the time is spent sitting comfortably; occasional movement or lifting of light items may be required. Working Conditions Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unusual conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable. Minimum Qualifications Must be eighteen years of age or older. Must be legally permitted to work in the United States. Preferred Qualifications Previous work experience in top‑tier retail/e‑commerce, corporate strategy, or professional services (e.g., strategy consulting, investment banking, private equity) supporting retail/e‑commerce or consumer‑facing business units. 5+ years of relevant work experience. MBA a plus. Strong skills in quantitative analysis, qualitative analysis, and strategic problem solving. Deep understanding of retail and financial acumen. Strong communication and presentation skills and ability to translate complex data into actionable insights, communicating effectively with senior leadership. Ability to lead, influence, and manage workstreams cross‑functionally. Thrives in ambiguity—comfortable framing, structuring, and addressing complex, open‑ended business challenges. High degree of personal drive, initiative, and ownership. Strong interpersonal skills with a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality. Minimum Education Completion of a bachelor’s degree program or equivalent in a field related to the job. Preferred Education No additional education required. Minimum Years of Work Experience 3 years. Preferred Years of Work Experience No additional years of experience required. Minimum Leadership Experience None. Preferred Leadership Experience None. Certifications None. Competencies Strong technical abilities, including model building and data analysis. Proven ability to solve problems and perform strategic/financial analysis. Proven ability to analyze, evaluate, and interpret complex data; innate intellectual curiosity. Strong project management and organizational skills. Strong communication and presentation skills. High comfort level working in a high‑growth, fast‑paced environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Home Depot