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The Southern Co-operative, Store Location Analyst, Portsmouth

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We are looking for a Store Location Analyst reporting to the Store Location Planning Manager.

The job will be based at our Central Support offices in Portsmouth however the successful candidate will be expected to occasionally travel across our trading area.

The role is to provide a professional site assessment service to support growth strategies for the food retail business.

Key Accountabilities:

  • Research and analyse store location potential using a variety of data sources including proprietary censusbased GIS software, society store performance data, and the internet.
  • Generate preliminary sales forecasts – “Stage 1 desktop analysis” – to inform site selection and investment decisions for new stores, refits and store extensions.
  • Carry out detailed site location analysis – “Stage 2 fieldwork analysis” – on designated development projects.
  • Monitor competitor acquisition activity through local authority websites and other on-line sources (eg Planning Portals, premises licence applications, press coverage), identify and escalate potential threats and opportunities.
  • Undertake ad-hoc research and analysis (deskwork and fieldwork) to support retail development activity, including producing documentation for Board submissions or other presentation or reporting purposes.
  • Provide location analysis to support marketing planning for specific stores – eg tactical promotional mailing.
  • Provide admin and project support to the Head of Retail Business Development and development team as required.

Applicants should possess the following skills and attributes:

  • Competent in the use of geo-demographic market analysis software eg MicroMarketer, InSite.
  • Able to apply a variety of modelling and forecasting techniques to explain and predict store performance including “bottom-up” analysis.
  • A pragmatic approach to combining data outputs with observation and experience to produce sound commercial judgments on site potential.
  • A broad understanding of the retail property market and convenience grocery sector including competitor formats and market trends.
  • Degree level or equivalent qualification in geography, town planning, economics or business studies.
  • Ability to communicate with colleagues from different disciplines and work cross functionally.
  • Good numeracy and computer-literacy, competent in the use of spreadsheets.
  • Good geographical knowledge of the UK retail landscape generally and The Southern Co-operative’s target trading territory in particular.
  • Full UK driving licence, prepared to travel across the south of England on an occasional basis, including overnight stops.

If you have the skills and abilities we are looking for we’d like to hear from you.

Candidates are unable to apply online however can visit www.tscjobs.co.uk and download an application form and send it to Michaela Griffiths, HR Administrator, The Southern Co-operative, 1000 Lakeside, Western Road, PORTSMOUTH PO6 3FE.

Please email your CV and covering letter advising your salary expectations to careers@southerncoops.co.uk

Location Planning Analyst, Morrisons C-Stores, West London / Bradford

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Morrison LogoWe are currently recruiting for the role of Location Planning Analyst to join our Location Planning Team, as we accelerate our expansion into the convenience market.

Over the past 18 months we have developed the M-Local concept and have now opened 12 convenience stores.

We are now building a team to step change our rate of store openings in 2013 as well as develop the infrastructure and processes suitable for a scaled convenience business.

What will I do?

  • Provide strategic insight to help define the Morrisons network strategy at both a macro and micro level, making recommendations for both new site requirements and existing store developments.
  • Produce detailed analysis in order to formulate sales and impact forecasts and conduct thorough investigation into factors that may affect any recommendations.
  • Work cross functionally to provide key recommendations in the form of Board reports for capital investment decisions.

What skills and qualifications do I need?

The person who gets the job will ideally:

  • be highly analytical and have a good understanding of the key driving factors in location planning and a thorough understanding of the UK retail (preferably food) market, geography and demography
  • have the ability to communicate well, explaining complex issues in a straightforward manner to a variety of audiences
  • be able to cope with a demanding (and often pressured) workload
  • have recent experience of data and spatial analysis in a retail environment and will have a proven track record in sales forecasting
  • have some experience in using spatial tools such as GIS systems and geo-databases such as Alteryx

How do I apply?

Morrisons Local logo

Please send an up-to-date CV to:

Neal Stevenson
Head of Location Planning
neal.stevenson@morrisonsplc.co.uk

B&Q Customer Data Analyst – Geodemographic, Southampton

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B&Q logoLocation: Southampton
Salary: £35,000 – £45,000

Role Purpose

Analysis of customer, competitor and geo-demographic data to support Property, Commercial and Retail in particular and more generally the Insight team and wider business with location based decisions

Role Objectives

  • Management and development of the B&Q GIS system and other relevant location based tools and technologies
  • Analyses store catchment data, market value, population and demographics to assess business opportunities and in particular inform Property strategies and local trading activity.
  • Provides the following information to Property to an agreed SLA; basic and detailed customer and competitor data for site analyses for property acquisitions, store closure and lease expiry analysis
  • Develops a data led location development plan to prioritise store investments (e.g. revamp, new, relocation)
  • Applies best in class analytical and statistical methodologies to develop B&Q geodemographic capabilities i.e. gravity modelling, store clustering
  • Works to ensure geo-demographic capabilities are accessible to the wider business, so that local decisions can be made efficiently and effectively (e.g. local ranging, marketing, store operations)
  • Fully utilises and exploits all data sources to create a full understanding of the local market dynamics e.g. B&Q club card, postcode capture, drivetime data
  • Applies an understanding of the business dynamics and drivers to ensure insight is actionable.
  • Manages relationships with key stakeholders (within the Customer Insights team and the wider head-office functions) to prioritise workloads according to customer impact
  • Works with the Market and Competitor analyst to ensure market and competitor information is updated and fully exploited
  • Takes responsibility for specific Insight projects or challenges, where geodemographic data is the most significant dimension, and works with other teams within the Insight team to produce and communicate final results and recommendations.

Knowledge/Skills/Experience Required

Essential skills:

  • Proven ability to investigate, evaluate and analyse information. Thinking through options to arrive at logical and focussed results.
  • Experience of interrogating large databases using specialist tools (e.g. SPSS, SAS)
  • A good working knowledge in Microsoft Excel
  • Knowledge and experience of using GIS systems
  • Analytical; understands and can apply advanced statistical and analytical techniques to answer business questions.
  • IT skills – ability to interrogate large datasets using specialist tools. Knowledge of data manipulation and modelling techniques e.g. regression, k-means.

Knowledge and experience:

  • Curiosity; has an innate passion and curiosity for understanding and investigating customer behaviour and how this can improve business performance.
  • Customer focussed; understands the needs of internal and external customers, responds promptly and ensures the customer is at the forefront of their thinking.
  • Commercial awareness; is able to context insight and recommendations through a good understanding of business drivers and dynamics (including high-level strategy, sales, costs, profits, competitor activity).
  • Communicating; balances talking and listening in meetings, communicates complex issues simply and clearly, shares ideas and knowledge with others. Is able to influence and challenge in a cross-functional environment.
  • Understands the relevant technology applications in their area and environment.
  • Good organisation skills with the ability to manage simultaneous projects across differing stakeholders.
  • Meticulous attention to detail and a passion for excellence.

Minimum level of education or qualifications:

  • A relevant degree (e.g. mathematics, operational statistics) or professional qualification.

To find out more or apply for this role visit the B&Q careers website page and search for job number 1200005109.

Once you’ve reached the Careers page, click on ‘Find your job’ and then ‘Search for jobs‘ at the bottom right. Now use the job code to find the vacancy and apply online.

New Space Analysis Manager, Sainsbury’s, Coventry

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Sainsbury's logoAs New Space Analysis Manager at Sainsbury’s, you will lead a small team to deliver best-in-class competitor pipeline and store opening analysis. Providing a clear picture of how market changes will impact on our growth plans, you will help to identify key sales and customer trends, support Post-Investment Reviews ands and gauge potential new store performance.

Experience of leading a team is essential, with a proven track record of initiating and implementing change. You will be comfortable handling large databases, with the ability to integrate quantitative and qualitative information to support investment decisions. You’ll challenge, influence and communicate, implementing a structured approach to meet deadlines, manage resources effectively and bring out the best in every individual in your team.

Sainsbury’s is an established retailer with ambitious plans for the future. While we already have more than 1,000 stores, we are still expanding and growing our product ranges in areas such as General Merchandise, Electrical, Entertainment, Energy and Clothing, as well as food. By 2020, 20% of our sales will come from beyond our ‘core supermarket’ business, creating remarkable scope for you to both accelerate and diversify your career development.

We always find space for talent.

To find out more and apply online, visit sainsburys.jobs or read more about the New Space Analysis Manager position.

Head of Location Analysis at Sainsbury’s, Coventry

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Sainsbury's logoAs Head of Location Analysis for Sainsbury’s, you will lead the team in delivering strategic analysis and technical process improvements. Playing a vital role in supporting on expansion and investment plans, you will ensure that space development strategies are fact-based, analytically robust and customer-focused. A proven track record of initiating and implementing change in the retail sector is essential, adding value through every aspect of the new space pipeline.

We operate in a dynamic, competitive market and we’re looking for an individual who can develop a clear picture of how new space growth will change the market. Able to challenge, engage and influence, you will lead and inspire a team of technical developers and data analysts to deliver high quality insight into competitor investment, cannibalisation and growth opportunities. You must have experience of project managing new system delivery/databases, with the expertise needed to manage complex 3rd party demographic and retail performance data.

Sainsbury’s is an established retailer with ambitious plans for the future. While we already have more than 1,000 stores, we are still expanding and growing our product ranges in areas such as General Merchandise, Electrical, Entertainment, Energy and Clothing, as well as food. By 2020, 20% of our sales will come from beyond our ‘core supermarket’ business, creating remarkable scope for you to both accelerate and diversify your career development.

We’re the perfect location for career development.

To find out more and apply online, visit sainsburys.jobs or go direct to the Head of Location Analysis vacancy.

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Competitor New Store Pipeline Analyst at Sainsbury’s, Coventry

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Sainsbury's logoAs Competitor New Store Pipeline Analyst for Sainsbury’s, you will develop, maintain and update our knowledge of upcoming competitor openings.

You will analyse impact, support the Location Planning teams and help drive a step change in the use of demographic data and location analysis. Experience of customer/sales based analysis in the retail sector is essential, with knowledge of complex databases, 3rd party demographic and retail performance data.

Degree educated, preferably in Geography, Economics or Town Planning, you will combine strong technical and analytical skills with the ability to work cross-functionally and build relationships across the business. SAS programming experience would be ideal, supported by the broad commercial awareness need to provide relevant, meaningful business analysis that places the customer firmly at the heart of key decision-making proposals.

Sainsbury’s is an established retailer with ambitious plans for the future. While we already have more than 1,000 stores, we are still expanding and growing our product ranges in areas such as General Merchandise, Electrical, Entertainment, Energy and Clothing, as well as food. By 2020, 20% of our sales will come from beyond our ‘core supermarket’ business, creating remarkable scope for you to both accelerate and diversify your career development.

Keep us ahead of the competition.

To find out more about this vacancy and other jobs at Sainsbury’s and to apply online, visit sainsburys.jobs or Competitor New Store Pipeline Analysts.

Location Planning Managers at Sainsbury’s in Coventry

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Sainsbury's logoAs Location Planning Manager for Sainsbury’s, you will evaluate new site locations, providing sales forecasts and competitor analysis to support our expansion and investment plans. Using the full range of tools and techniques, you will produce robust, timely analysis to support key stakeholders across the business. Excellent analytical skills are essential, with the commercial awareness to bring a clear customer focus to every capital investment decision.

Degree educated, preferably in Geography, Economics or Town Planning, you will have in-depth knowledge of GIS functionality and systems capability, with the ability to challenge, stretch and develop existing methodologies. This is a complex, fast-paced and wide-ranging business, so you’ll also need the vision to integrate data qualitative and quantitative data from different sources, for example: bespoke customer analysis, sensitivities, customer research, financial appraisals and retail feedback.

Sainsbury’s is an established retailer with ambitious plans for the future. While we already have more than 1,000 stores, we are still expanding and growing our product ranges in areas such as General Merchandise, Electrical, Entertainment, Energy and Clothing, as well as food. By 2020, 20% of our sales will come from beyond our ‘core supermarket’ business, creating remarkable scope for you to both accelerate and diversify your career development.

Sainsbury’s is the place to be.
To find out more and apply, visit sainsburys.jobs

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Network Planning roles at Coles, Australia

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Do you want to work for a GROWTH company in a GROWTH country? If so, Coles has two opportunities to join their Network Planning Team based in Melbourne, Australia.

• Network Planning Manager – Likely to have signifi cant years of Network Planning experience, including some previous line management. Will be responsible for managing a small team for one of the Australian states, alongside additional department wide responsibilities.

• Network Planner – Likely to have had proven Network Planning experience and will work alongside a more experienced colleague in one of the larger Australian states.

The team is responsible for all aspects of Network Planning for the Coles business.

This ranges from standalone Liquor stores, to our Fuel/Convenience alliance with Shell, and across a range of different sized supermarkets and superstores. We have close working relationships with many areas of the Coles business including Property, Finance, Store Operations, Marketing and Merchandising.

Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance will be offered to successful candidates.

For confidential enquiries please contact Richard Lyness, Head of Network Planning on
+61 408 347 782 or email richard.lyness@coles.au or An Nguyen, Recruitment Advisor on +61 3 9829 5442 or email an.nguyen@coles.au

Visit our website and enter job number 553071.
Please note this role closes on 16th September 2012