Daniel Montes
Santa Clarita,CA
Summary
Results-driven analytics leader with 10+ years of progressive experience transforming complex operational data into strategic insights for Amazon WorldWide Grocery and Whole Foods Market. Proven track record as principal business analyst and lead analyst delivering executive level analysis across labor, optimization, shrink mitigation, financial performance, and ROI modeling. Expert in leveraging, advanced analytics, Tableau, and Amazon QuickSuite to create compelling data narratives that drive C-suite decision-making. Skilled at managing competing priorities, while maintaining rigorous analytical standards and discretion. Ability to influence senior leadership through cross-functional collaboration, strategic thinking, and actionable business intelligence. Combines deep retail operations expertise with advanced technical capabilities to deliver insights that align operational execution with enterprise wide strategic objectives.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business Analyst III
Amazon
12.2025 - Current
- Lead analyst for Operations Analytics within Amazon World Wide Grocery, connecting store operations to profitability and strategic company objectives
- Drive labor analytics initiatives through cadenced reporting and ad-hoc analysis across income, sales, shrink, store expenses, and ROI metric
- Deliver actionable insights and executive -level analyses to support data-driven decision-making for company leadership
- Transform complex business questions into simplified data stories and compelling visualizations using AI tools, Tableau, Amazon QuickSite, and Excel
Principal Business Analyst
Whole Foods Market Inc
01.2024 - 12.2025
- Principal Business Analyst for Operations Analytics supporting Whole Foods Market global operations with focus on labor and culinary analytics
- Led development and optimization of comprehensive promotion performance tracking systems and buying/production tool analysis
- Supported labor studies and built impact assessment tools to evaluate downstream effects of labor initiatives on operational efficiency
- Delivered ad-hoc analyses across income, sales, and shrink metrics to support strategic business decisions
- Mentored senior and entry-level analysts on store operations principles and advanced data analysis methodologies
- Completed executive education through Stanford Graduate School of Business (ExecOnline) and Stagen Leadership Academy
Senior Business Analyst
Whole Foods Market Inc
08.2017 - 01.2024
- Regional Business Analyst supporting weekly business reviews for regional and company-level leadership until global consolidation of business analysis program
- Delivered comprehensive income, sales, and margin insights while coaching operations leaders at both corporate and store levels
- Developed statistical regression model adopted company-wide to optimize store buying practices and inventory management
- Built construction ROI model to prioritize capital investments, enabling data-driven decisions for store maintenance and sales building initiatives
Store Operations
Whole Foods Market Inc
04.2004 - 08.2017
- Progressed from Deli Team Member through Specialty Foods (alcohol and specialty product) to Store Leadership roles
- Managed four stores as Specialty Team Leader while developing and mentoring assistant managers into team leader positions
- Improved financial performance metrics, merchandising, standards, and team member morale KPIs across three stores as Specialty locations as a Store Leader
Education
No Degree - Economics
Los Angeles Valley College
Van Nuys, CASkills
- Advanced Microsoft Excel (statistical analysis, complex formulas, data modeling, pivot tables)
- Tableau dashboard development and data visualization
- Training for SQL and database querying
- Financial analysis and ROI modeling
- Data-driven storytelling and executive communication
- Predictive analytics and forecasting
- Strategic thinking and business acumen
- Cross-functional team collaboration and stakeholder management
- Project management and initiative leadership
- Change management and organizational development
- Transformational leadership principles
- Process optimization and operational efficiency analysis
Certification
- Stanford Graduate Business School Leading Through Personal Excellence Course
- Stagen Leadership Academy
- Wine and Spirits Education Trust Level 2
- Cicerone Beer Certified
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Business Analyst III
Amazon
12.2025 - Current
Principal Business Analyst
Whole Foods Market Inc
01.2024 - 12.2025
Senior Business Analyst
Whole Foods Market Inc
08.2017 - 01.2024
Store Operations
Whole Foods Market Inc
04.2004 - 08.2017
No Degree - Economics
Los Angeles Valley College