Joseph Openshaw

Enterprise Business Process and Analytics Leader

Role
Director of Merchandising Operations and Business Intelligence at Sprouts Farmers Market
Location
Grand Rapids, MI, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers

About Joseph Openshaw

Dynamic leader with 30+ years of experience in data-driven merchandising, Master Data Management, and retail analytics. With half of a career as a Director in Merchandising and Store Operations, collaborating with IT to build innovative, data driven solutions, and the other half as a leader in IT, partnering with business teams to achieve similar technical objectives, I excel at enterprise solutions. Proven ability to implement scalable solutions, optimize processes, and foster innovation in multi-channel retail environments. Skilled at building and mentoring high-performing teams, developing strategic frameworks, and driving cross-functional initiatives with measurable impact. Committed to delivering great customer experiences and effectively communicating across all organizational levels. Subject matter expert focused on actionable insights and driving growth through advanced retail technologies.Specialties: Analytics & Business Intelligence, Data Warehousing, Financial Planning, Retail Processes and systems

Experience

  1. Director of Merchandising Operations and Business Intelligence

    Sprouts Farmers Market

    Apr 2025 — Present · Scottsdale, AZ, US

    Leading Merchandising Operations and Business Intelligence at Sprouts — connecting systems, processes, and analytics to help drive data driven decisions. Focused on building scalable solutions, capabilities, leading Master Data, and delivering insights that fuel growth.

Education

  • Scale Agile

    SAFe for Teams and Leadership, Project

    2017 — 2017

  • North Idaho College; Coeur d'Alene

    Associates Degree, Computer Science

    1985 — 1987

  • Arizona State University

    Bachelor of Science, Systems Management

    1992 — 1996

  • Michigan State University - Eli Broad College of Business

    Supply Chain Masters Certificate, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management

    2010 — 2011

  • Villanova University

    Project Management, PMP Masters Certificate

    2007 — 2008

  • Cornerstone University

    Bachelor of Science, Business Administration

    2000 — 2001

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Pricing
  • Vendor Management
  • Profit
  • Business Intelligence
  • Budgets
  • Retail
  • Data Warehousing
  • Training
  • New Business Development
  • Process Improvement
  • Merchandising
  • Product Development
  • Analysis
  • Enterprise Software
  • Store Management
  • Management
  • Jda
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Leadership
  • Strategic Financial Planning
  • Business Analysis
  • Microstrategy Reporting
  • Strategy
  • Time Management
  • Inventory Management
  • Analytics
  • Inventory Control
  • Business Strategy
  • Strategic Planning

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