Analyst, Network Strategy-DC

Our values start with our people, join a team that values you!

Bring your talents to Ross, our leading off-price retail chain with over 2,200 stores, and a strong track record of success and growth. Our focus has always been bringing our customers a constant stream of high-quality brands and on-trend merchandise at extraordinary savings. All while providing a fun and exciting treasure hunt experience.
As part of our team, you will experience:

• Success. Our winning team pursues excellence while learning and evolving
• Career growth. We develop industry leading talent because Ross grows when our people grow
• Teamwork. We work together to solve the hard problems and find the right solution
• Our commitment to Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, and our community. We celebrate the backgrounds, identities, and ideas of those who work and shop with us because our differences make us stronger. We strive to be a positive force in our community.

Our Corporate headquarters are in Dublin, CA, we have 3 buying offices in key markets in New York City, Los Angeles, and Boston, and 8 distribution centers nationwide. With 2025 revenues of $22.8 billion, we are a Fortune 500 company who is committed to providing an inclusive work environment with continuous learning opportunities and development for our teams.

GENERAL PURPOSE:

The Network Strategy Analyst will be responsible for maintaining supply chain modeling to support the growth strategy of the Ross distribution and transportation network. Develop, maintain, and progressively improve the Company's dataset supporting supply chain activities related to new distribution centers, retro-fitting and scaling existing facilities, transportation optimizations, and other capabilities to improve the supply chain. Responsible for supply chain modeling and analytics, by gathering relevant data, completing accurate, detailed analyses, and summarizing findings.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Managing weekly/monthly reporting to monitor capacity required within the supply chain, and to identify trends impacting future capacity. Includes other data analysis such as hotel capacity, month end unit reconciliations, etc.

• Completing the analytics/modeling to support ongoing strategic planning of the processing and storage functions to meet the changing business needs of Ross.

• Working with Transportation to provide analyses, network and route optimization, and other Transportation modeling.

• Manage large datasets through advanced Excel, Access, or other data analysis tool; basic understanding of relational databases and extracting select datasets with efficiency.

• Working with DC Engineering organization to define capacities by processing area and function. Collaboration with other functional areas including DC Finance/Supply Chain Production Planning, DC Operations, Merchandising, Planning and Allocation, Finance, and Stores to identify and manage areas impacting the network model.

COMPETENCIES:

Analysis and Judgment
Communication
Attention to Detail
Process Improvement
Drive for Results
Problem Solving
Dealing with Ambiguity
Business Acumen

QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Minimum of 2-3 years of progressive experience in supply chain consulting, distribution or transportation reporting roles or related experience

• Experience with distribution center operations, network optimization, or strategic planning a plus

• Requires high level of confidentiality

• Must be advanced/expert with the Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Powerpoint)

• A detail oriented professional, who is thorough and circumspect in planning and reporting

• A keen analytical thinker, able to work through and present logistical and financial based analyses

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, to present analysis and optimization results.

• A high energy, self-motivated individual, who can be successful in a fast-paced environment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ADA:

No unusual physical requirements. Requires no heavy lifting, and nearly all work is performed in a comfortable indoor facility.
Routine deadlines; usually sufficient lead time; variance in work volume seasonal and predictable; priorities can be anticipated; some interruptions are present; travel or other inconveniences have advance notice; involves occasional exposure to demands and pressures from persons other than immediate supervisor.
Job frequently requires sitting, handling objects with hands.
Job occasionally requires standing, walking, reaching, talking, hearing, and lifting up to 10 pounds.
Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically. #LI-Hybrid

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

DISCLAIMER:

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at management's discretion.

Ross is an equal employment opportunity employer. We consider individuals for employment or promotion according to their skills, abilities and experience. We believe that it is an essential part of the Company's overall commitment to attract, hire and develop a strong, talented and diverse workforce. Ross is committed to complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, physical, mental or developmental disability, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), veteran status, military status, marital or registered domestic partnership status, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.