Archive for January, 2010

Sr Merchandising Analyst – AutoZone

Monday, January 11th, 2010

Apply through:

https://www.isg1.net/app/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=456202&B_ID=71&fid=1&Adid=

Title

Sr Merchandising Analyst
Description Merchandising analysts are internal consultants for the merchandising department. They provide the data for the line review process as well as a statistical and financial foundation for merchandising decisions regarding pricing and product placement. Specific responsibilities of the position will vary on the basis of project assignment and project role, but typically include:

- Maintaining and enhancing the AutoZone’s home-developed Excel VBA/SAS based system (MAP) to support the merchandising decisions for over 40 categories.
- Supporting the category managers’use of MAP and their stocking decisions consulting with them to help ensure optimal assortment.
- Assist in producing and improving store refresh assortment process (hubs as well as non-hub refresh)
- Leading development for special initiatives related to product assortment but outside of the scope of MAP and store refresh.
Position Requirements Essential requirements include:
•3-5 years experience performing business analysis and track record of increasing responsibility and results or equivalent degree of graduate education.
•Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to effectively collaborate with colleagues and clients.
•Strong analytical skills to do statistical modeling and other quantitative and research.
•Possessing at least one of the following skills:
oProficiency in SAS (Base and Macros).
oProficiency in Excel and VBA programming.

Desirable skills and experience include:
•Additional programming skills (SQL, Java, Perl, Unix Shell, etc.).
Educational Requirements Master degree in Business Administration, Statistics, Mathematics, Operations Research, Engineering or closely related disciplines required.
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time
Department 9013-PRICING & PRODUCT OPTIMIZATION
About the Organization AutoZone is the nation’s leading retailer of automotive parts and accessories with over 4,000 stores in the US, Puerto Rico, and Mexico. Each store carries an extensive line for cars, sport utility vehicles, vans and light trucks, including new and remanufactured hard parts, maintenance items and accessories. Since opening its first store in Forrest City, Ark., on July 4, 1979, the Company has joined the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: AZO) and earned a spot in the Fortune 500.

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BlueCross and BlueShield of Tennessee – Associate Accreditation Research Analalyst

Monday, January 4th, 2010

0901077 — Associate Accreditation Research Analalyst

BlueCross and BlueShield of Tennessee

Chattanooga, TN

The mission of the Medical Informatics Division (MI) is to support all BCBST business units by conducting research, and developing tools and processes that improve the outcomes, quality, access to, cost and utilization and management of health care. MI achieves this mission through analysis and health services and other types of research designed to (1) improve clinical practice, (2) improve BCBST’s ability to provide access to and deliver high quality, high-value health care, and (3) provide policy makers with the ability to assess the impact of system changes on outcomes, quality, access, cost, and use of health care resources. The candidate chosen for this position will serve to support the mission of the MI division.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

The incumbent will work closely with consultants, senior researchers, and business unit staff to support the MI mission through the following major activities:

  • Quality and Outcomes Improvement, Management and Research Initiatives
  • HEDIS
  • Surveys
  • EPSDT/ TENNderCARE
  • Epidemiological/Geospatial Studies, Evaluations, Investigations, and Surveillance Programs
  • Research Studies
  • Statistical Analyses
  • Report and Tool Development

1.      Assist consultants and senior researchers with developing the above-mentioned activities and programs.

2.      Be responsible for maintaining production of reports related to the above-mentioned activities, conduct analyses, and provide recommendations based on data contained in the report.

3.      Produce visual explanations and conduct research studies related to the above-mentioned activities.
Minimum acceptable qualifications include:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative/research discipline and two or more years of data analyses or research experience in a managed health care environment OR Advanced degree in a quantitative/research discipline
  • Basic knowledge of statistics and experience using SAS, including data extraction, data preparation and working with large databases
  • Working knowledge of MS Office products
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written are essential
  • Prior exposure to clinical concepts/coding and familiarity with regulatory guidelines and requirements (NCQA, CMS, EQRO, URAC etc.) is desirable
  • Proven problem solving ability and experience in managing multiple assignments with critical deadlines; teamwork and leadership qualities are a plus

Please apply via our career site at:

https://www.bcbst.com/about/careers/openings/

Expires:  1/27/2009

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