Data Analyst

In your role as the Data Analyst at Alaska Commercial Company (ACC), you assist the Director, Merchandising Services with all aspects of data management, including running scheduled reports and audits, executing and proofing promotional batches, processing weekly store data updates, setting up new items, and completing other tasks as assigned.

Joining ACC gives you the opportunity for growth and development throughout the company, a competitive salary, a benefits package, and to be part of a dynamic and diverse culture.

ACC is a growing company with a long history of serving rural Alaskans. For more than 150 years, we have provided groceries and general merchandise to the people of Alaska. As was true more than 150 years ago, our stores continue to be a vital center of local community life. In 1992, the company was purchased by The North West Company (NWC) from then-owner The Commercial Enterprise Development Corporation of Alaska. This acquisition by NWC made the combined companies the largest North American rural retailers and one of the largest employers in the State of Alaska. Learn more about ACC at www.alaskacommercial.com.

Key Accountabilities:

• Reports and Audits
• Run pre-designed reports and audits on a scheduled basis
• Reports and audits are scheduled Daily, Weekly, Monthly, and Quarterly, assisted by the Outlook calendar
• Communicate any identified issues uncovered on reports or audits to appropriate teams
• Promotional Batches
• Run audits and complete proofs to ensure data integrity of promotional batches
• Ensure promotional batches are active prior to event date
• Item Setup
• Ensure that item information submitted by Category Management staff is accurate
• Upon ensuring new item setup is correct, approve new items
• Other tasks
• Assist merchandising team with assorted administrative tasks and special projects as assigned by Director, Merchandising Services
• Research and prepare reports on assorted topics as assigned

Desired skills & experience:

• Proficient MS Office Suite experience, including above average knowledge of Excel and Access
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Strong math skills
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Previous retail and/or procurement experience preferred
• Previous experience working with large databases preferred
• Previous experience with Power HQ pricing platform preferred
• Undergraduate/College degree in business, accounting, or a related field or one year of experience in Analytical Analyses
• Ability to problem solve and know when to escalate
• Impeccable attention to detail
• Strong time management
• High aptitude and resolve to achieve goals
• Ability to work well with a team
• Ability to work with 10-key
• Able to thrive in a high-stress and fast-paced environment
• Financial analysis capabilities
  
  

Working conditions

• Fast-paced office environment
• Primarily computer work; able to sit or stand in one place for long periods of time
• Full-time in person at our Anchorage, AK, office
  
  

Location: Anchorage, AK

Reports to: Director, Merchandising Services – ACC

We create a collaborative and constructive culture by:

• Acting with integrity
• Fostering excellence
• Respecting others
• Working collaboratively
• Being accountable
  
  

The North West Company is committed to inclusion and diversity and encourages applications from all candidates, including but not limited to all religions and ethnicities, LGBTQ2s , BIPOC, and persons with disabilities.

You may include your resume and cover letter together as a single document. A competitive pay rate is being offered along with opportunities to learn, develop and advance throughout the organization. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.