Shrink Analyst II

<p>The Shrink Analyst II plays a key role in supporting operational excellence by conducting detailed data analysis related to inventory audits, cycle counts, and store-level clerical activity. This position helps identify trends, opportunities, and process improvements that drive accuracy and reduce loss across the organization. The Shrink Analyst II also manages and coordinates third-party auditors while collaborating closely with fellow analysts on the team to ensure consistent execution, accountability, and strong overall shrink control initiatives.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Partner with stores, DL's and RL's on proper practices for a more accurate inventory process; review and train them on reports that are used to determine shrink and better their knowledge of the audit process as a whole</li> <li>Manage and coordinate third party auditors for efficient auditing and time management. Review schedule with Operations for final approval</li> <li>Provide action plans to DL's and RL's that focus on shrink issues, follow up and ensure that the action plan is being followed</li> <li>Conduct Daily Pre-audit clerical reviews for assigned stores; partner with Store Accounting and/or Store Manager for discrepancies</li> <li>Conduct Post audit review and analysis to determines trends; report findings to management team and partner with Loss Prevention as needed</li> <li>Work closely with third-party audit team to review count results prior to posting</li> <li>Track item trends across the organization, identifying issues that may require external support</li> <li>Collect and analyze data to identify fraudulent activity and ensure compliance with company asset protection policies</li> <li>Develop statistical reporting of store inventory data and provide analytical support to management team</li> <li>Create and manage shrink and waste reports for distribution to field leadership</li> <li>Present reduction strategies to field leadership; track, monitor and measure the benefit of implemented solutions</li> <li>Communicate perceived risks to senior staff members and leadership with recommendations for mitigation</li> <li>Create ad hoc reporting as necessary</li> <li>Perform other duties as assigned</li> </ul> <ul></ul> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Able to manage a variety of timelines and multiple projects</li> <li>Must be task orientated with good attention to detail</li> <li>Excellent math and computer skills required</li> <li>Earns the trust of others through open, honest communication and follow through.</li> <li>Plans work and schedules activities so deadlines and objectives are met</li> <li>Respectfully interact with co-workers</li> <li>Accountable to act with integrity, adhere to company expectations of performance and behavior, abide by work rules and demonstrate high standards of moral and ethical conduct at all times</li> <li>Demonstrates flexible and efficient time management and ability to work independently and prioritize work</li> <li>Performs other job-related duties as assigned.</li> <li>Leads by example in meeting company expectations of performance and behavior in the support center as established in the Employee Handbook</li> <li>Must be reliable and punctual in reporting to work as scheduled</li> <li>May not sign contracts on behalf of the company</li> <li>Maintains confidentiality of all company information, is forthcoming in reporting all policy and procedural violations and any wrongdoing to the director of human resources</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>EDUCATION AND REQUIREMENTS</strong></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Required:</strong></p> <ul> <li data-section-id="167x2l9">Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field</li> <li data-section-id="167x2l9">A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience is required.</li> <li data-section-id="167x2l9"><span>Inventory/Auditing Experience </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li>Required to work Monday – Friday regular business hours or as business necessitates </li> </ul> <p> </p> <ul></ul> <p><strong>PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS</strong></p> <ul> <li>Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer</li> <li>Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times</li> </ul>Equal Opportunity Employer<br> This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the <a href='https://www.eeoc.gov/poster' target='_blank'>Know Your Rights</a> notice from the Department of Labor.<br><br><p><strong><em>Parker’s is an equal-opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Parker’s does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state, or local laws.</em></strong></p>