Lead Analyst, New Store Readiness & Optimization

At DICK’S Sporting Goods , we believe in how positively sports can change lives. On our team, everyone plays a critical role in creating confidence and excitement by personally equipping all athletes to achieve their dreams.  We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce, reflecting the communities we serve.

If you are ready to make a difference as part of the world’s greatest sports team, apply to join our team today!

OVERVIEW:

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Partnerships & Collaboration

- Attend meetings with CSC partners to gain a thorough understanding of strategies and initiatives to be shared with the NSG&R team.
- Serve as a primary liaison to third-party vendor support partners for all assigned projects ensuring operational excellence and readiness for Teammates & Athletes.
- Facilitate, coordinate, and communicate effectively across cross-functional stakeholders supporting new stores, remodels, and special projects.
- Collaborate closely with visual teams to align strategies and share best practices with the NSPM on site.
- Build strong partnerships with store teams, FVM, SIM teams, and RMDs to ensure a comprehensive, executable, and repeatable vision.
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Project Management and Change Adoption:

- The Lead Analyst of New Store Readiness & Optimization will drive end-to-end optimization NSG&R projects, working directly with critical partners and NSG&R leadership.
- Partner with Senior NSPMs to elevate single-project obstacles and drive accountability across NSPMs
- Proactively review and update key project documentation to support a streamlined, effective new store readiness experience.
- Act as a subject-matter-expert for remodel store readiness processes
- Serve as a steward of new store milestone data, ensuring timely, accurate updates that support transparency and informed decision-making.
- Collaborate closely with CPMs, and FVMs to navigate challenges, maintain momentum, and ensure successful project execution.
- Provide end-to-end oversight and coordination of third-party vendor support across new stores, remodels, and relocations.
- Enhance the Teammate and Athlete experience by promoting consistent, scalable processes and strategies that enable adoption and long-term success.
- Operate primarily from the CSC while remaining flexible to support in-market project needs and travel as required to resolve issues and drive outcomes.
- Collaborate with SIM teams, RMDs, and inventory leaders to align planned inventory by location and support seamless store execution.
- Support ad hoc special projects and post-closing ship-from-store coordination

Maximize productivity and profitability

- Lead solutioning to address recurring challenges—such as timeline risks, inventory flow, labor readiness, technology alignment, and communication gaps—to continuously improve future projects.
- The Project Manager of New Store Readiness & Optimization will work directly with the FVM on all potential fixture harvest possibilities to assist in elevating the market presentation in adjacent district stores.
- Work in close partnership with space planning and procurement to optimize fixture strategies and align quantities using established formulas.
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QUALIFICATIONS:

- Bachelor's Degree
- 5 - 7 Years of experience
- Excellent time management skills
- Strong presentation skills
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to lead through change
- Ability to lead end-to-end solutioning among cross-functional teams
- High attention to detail
- Influence without authority
- Drive cross-functional accountability

VIRTUAL REQUIREMENTS:

At DICK’S, we thrive on innovation and authenticity. That said, to protect the integrity and security of our hiring process, we ask that candidates do not use AI tools (like ChatGPT or others) during interviews or assessments.

To ensure a smooth and secure experience, please note the following:

- Cameras must be on  during all virtual interviews.
- AI tools are not permitted  to be used by the candidate   during any part of the interview process.
- Offers are contingent upon a satisfactory background check which may include ID verification .

If you have any questions or need accommodations, we’re here to help. Thanks for helping us keep the process fair and secure for everyone!