Jennifer Shaw

Experience

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  Best Buy

  Oct 2004 - now

  Direct the development and execution of the data strategy for workforce management, overseeing a data analytics team that drives business value supporting 1100+ stores with approximately 80,000 employees. Lead complex projects and programs overseeing analysis and building of tools and reporting to further business value and data-driven decisions. Partner closely with business and cross-functional teams to determine analytical needs, goals, and requirements to develop custom reporting and metrics to improve business outcomes. Lead the solutioning for approximately 10 ad-hoc requests weekly in addition to the complex, heavily prioritized custom projects requested by strategic partners including retail leadership, labor planning, HR, supply chain, and HQ leaders. Achievements: - Launched an advanced forecasting tool to improve headcount guidance, leading the creation of new queries and data sources to analyze scenarios – specifically targeting seasonal trends. - Executed a large-scale program to transition retail SSRS reports used within all stores to Power BI, delivering ahead of projected timelines. - Led the development of actuals, schedules, and data analysis of schedule effectiveness, staffing, and headcount scenarios. - Built automation on frequently requested/used reports via Power BI, designing visualization and self-service reporting options. Show less Oversaw inventory control optimization for retail stores and distribution centers, developing advanced data reporting solutions that minimized shrinkage, enhanced operations visibility, and supported leadership decision-making. Managed comprehensive programs that addressed store inventory challenges, analyzing physical inventory counts against the Access database, and developing improved procedures and reporting systems that optimized inventory accounting. Additionally, built automation for retail forms input and implemented logic to analyze responses for verifying inventory counts, resulting in capturing hundred-thousand cost savings annually. Served as a voting member of the Enterprise Location Data Governance team, contributing to the strategic direction and governance of location data across the organization. Key initiatives included: - Executed the transition from Access to Power BI, modernizing and scaling data analysis, minimizing manual input through automation, and improving reporting capabilities, resulting in significant cost savings and accuracy through efficiency. - Developed multiple SQL queries and conducted ad-hoc analysis to drive efficiency and accuracy in inventory reporting. - Managed user training sessions, creating materials and facilitating sessions to ensure effective system adoption. - Collaborated with teams to resolve inventory discrepancies, create project plans, manage timelines and communications, conduct risk analysis, and develop new processes to mitigate future risks. Show less Achieved promotion to drive the enhancements of business operations through the development and implementation of data-driven solutions and reporting systems, focused on improving efficiency and accuracy in inventory management. Major achievements included: - Designed VBA automation that delivered annual cost savings in addition to minimizing business risk and maintaining SOX compliance. - Automated over 40 manual reports. - Developed and maintained SQL queries and databases to support business intelligence and reporting needs, ensuring data integrity and accessibility. Show less

  • Analytics Solutions Manager – Decision Science

    May 2021 - now

  • Systems Capabilities Senior Analyst

    Nov 2018 - May 2021

  • Reporting Senior Analyst

    Mar 2014 - Nov 2018

  • Senior Financial Analyst

    Aug 2012 - Mar 2014

  • Retail Leadership | General Management

    Oct 2004 - Aug 2012