Develop and implement a future-forward retail analytics strategy with a strong focus on AI/ML to support deep business insights and data-driven decision-making across the organization. Build strong team culture and the capabilities of individuals through effective employee development, involvement, communication and coaching. You take a hands-on approach to overseeing the development of predictive models and forecasting tools to anticipate demand and optimize store operations. Create and present compelling presentations to share your findings with the executive team. Regularly evaluate key performance indicators and benchmarks to measure store performance, customer behavior, and sales trends.