John Williams Ii
About John Williams Ii
John Williams II is a Senior Business Analyst in Loss Prevention at Kohl's, with a diverse background in data analysis, finance, and supply chain roles across various companies.
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John Williams II holds the position of Senior Business Analyst, Loss Prevention at Kohl's. In this role, he is responsible for developing data-driven stories to influence key business processes and decisions. His duties include acting as a liaison with various departments such as Merchants, Finance, SOE, and Human Resources, conducting in-depth analysis on shortage data across the organization, and collaborating with cross-functional partners to deliver analytics and insights that inform strategic decisions.
Current Role at Kohl's
John Williams II currently serves as a Senior Business Analyst, Loss Prevention at Kohl's, located in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. His hybrid role began in 2024. Within this capacity, he influences key business processes and decisions through data-driven stories and acts as a liaison across multiple departments, including Merchants, Finance, and Human Resources. Additionally, he performs detailed analyses on shortage data from various organizational segments such as stores, distribution centers, and call centers, working with cross-functional partners to deliver strategic analytics and insights.
Previous Positions
Before joining Kohl's, John Williams II amassed a diverse range of experience in analytics and business roles. Notably, he served as a Senior Data Analyst, North America Operations at HellermannTyton North America for two years. Prior to that, he held various rotational development associate roles in Finance, Supply Chain, Customer Success, and Customer Service at Direct Supply. His early career also includes roles such as Process Analyst Consultant at The Roller Specialist, Inc., and Principal Owner of JR Williams LLC. Additionally, he worked in sales at Foot Locker for three years.
Education and Expertise
John Williams II earned his Master of Science (MS) in Machine Learning and a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Actuarial Science from the Milwaukee School of Engineering. His academic background laid a strong foundation in quantitative analysis, which he has applied throughout his varied career in business analytics and data-driven decision-making roles.
Roles and Responsibilities at Kohl's
In his current role at Kohl's, John Williams II's responsibilities include developing data-driven stories to influence key business processes and decisions. He acts as a Loss Prevention Liaison with Merchants, Finance, SOE, and Human Resources. He completes detailed analysis on shortage data across Kohl's organization, including stores, distribution centers, and call centers. Furthermore, he collaborates with cross-functional partners to deliver analytics and insights that inform the overall strategy of the company.