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Location Planner at EE, £Competitive + benefits, Home Based

May 6, 2016 1:09 pmMay 6, 2016In Jobs0 Comments2,527 Views

EE are looking for a Location Planner for a home based role for a 12 months fixed term contract.

The job:

We’re showing the UK how technology can make the everyday better.

Our people are keeping our customers happy with great service, and our network, which has been named as the best in the UK, is keeping their digital lives connected. Empowered, challenged, supported and rewarded, our people are the key to our success. And the Sunday Times agrees. They’ve voted EE one of the Best Big Companies to Work For. This is your chance to join us.

As a Location Planner, you’ll work in the Retail Property team, conducting complex analysis on a wide range of locations, helping to support and develop our national portfolio plan. You’ll use your knowledge to create new opportunities for expansion, as well as producing forecasts for future trends. The data you produce and the insight you provide will drive the strategy of our Franchise team, allowing you to grow – and grow with – our business.

What you’ll do:

Provide key strategic and commercial sales forecasts
Develop plans that establish Franchise at the heart of the national portfolio plan
Conduct rigorous research and analysis in diverse areas
Work alongside our Senior Location Planner to grow our network

You’ll definitely:

Have experience in a similar role or a strong track record in retail telecoms
Demonstrate strong analytical abilities and spreadsheet skills
Know how to conduct retail location and site analysis
Show close attention to detail
Ability to build successful relationships and experience positively influencing stakeholders
Have a full driving license and the willingness to travel nationwide

What’s in it for you:

Competitive salary
Pension
Private Healthcare
Bonus
Company Car or Cash alternative
Life Assurance
25 days’ holiday
Discounted mobile phone package
Discounted products and services, as well as a range of other benefits

To apply for this job please submit your application online: https://apply.ee.co.uk/vacancy/22907/description

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International GIS and Analysis Manager, Tesco, Welwyn Garden City

April 22, 2016 8:51 amApril 22, 2016In Jobs0 Comments3,308 Views

Job Introduction

The International Property Research team at Tesco is responsible for creating, bringing together and communicating insight and foresight on customers, stores and the market, at a strategic, network and local level. It’s at the forefront of driving growth across all our International businesses by playing a key role in optimising our Property Investments.

Role Responsibility

The International Analysis Manager plays an influential role in driving, supporting and enabling our in-country teams in Europe and Asia, to fulfill the objective of providing insight to guide both property and wider business strategy.

This will involve:

Coaching and training country teams to build their analytical, insight and technical capability
Promoting best practice techniques to ensure insight is applied effectively and consistently
Applying an analytical and technical lens to review and enhance the use of existing data, tools and systems
Undertake analytical project work to provide actionable insight into key property-related business issues
Developing new tools and models to support with new and existing store appraisal
Support existing and future systems developments

The Ideal Candidate

To succeed in this role you’ll need:

A high level of numeracy with strong analytical and problem solving skills
Very strong Excel / VBA skills
Excellent Database Management Skills and knowledge of SQL
To be a strong communicator able to explain complex ideas to a wide range of audiences
A passion for change and striving to improve things for customers
An appetite for International travel and working with people from different cultures, across multiple time-zones

In addition it’s an advantage if you have:

Experience of using Geographic Information Systems for spatial analysis
Experience of using BI / Statistics packages such as R, Hadoop, SAS, Alteryx

Please send all CVs to Octavia.Zaccardelli@uk.tesco.com and tell them you heard about it here first.

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Network Planning Manager, Coles, Australia

April 1, 2016 9:05 amApril 11, 2016In Jobs0 Comments3,333 Views

Join a leading Australian retail brand

High impact role supporting our continued growth

Visa sponsorship & relocation assistance to Melbourne

About Coles

We’re one of Australia’s leading retail organisations. For over 100 years, we’ve been a highly regarded and much loved part of Australian life. And while we’re
immensely proud of our history, we’re also very excited about our future growth.
This is a unique opportunity for you to join some of the greatest minds in global
retail and enjoy the relaxed lifestyle that we’re famous for Down Under.

About the role

Coles have announced that they have ambitious store opening plans for the future. Reporting to the Head of Network Planning, you will be at the heart of this growth story as you advise where to open new stores across Queensland, Western Australia and South Australia. You will determine the level of sales that they could generate across our Food, Liquor and Fuel businesses.

Ably supported by a talented team, a key part of the role will be leading and developing the team to continued success.

Please note this role is based in our Store Support Centre in Melbourne and there will be some travel involved; anticipating two days interstate travel per month.

Duties & responsibilities

Setting the long term growth strategy for the Coles Group (Food, Liquor and Convenience) across QLD, WA, SA and NT.
Providing accurate sales forecasts for proposals for new stores and renewals
Providing and presenting insight on the retail market to ELT
Leading an area of change across the Network Planning Function (e.g. Liquor, CEXP, Strategy, Accuracy)
Managing a team of 5-6 skilled analysts

Skills & experience

Relevant tertiary qualification; Geography, Town Planning, Economics, Property etc.
Previous Network Planning experience, preferably with a large retailer or specialist retail/ property consultancy
Clear demonstration of driving change processes within a team
Presenting property proposals and insight to Board Directors/ General Managers
Strong ability to lead and develop a team
Ability to work with a number of data sources
Strong skills in analysing data, conducting reviews, and trending results in order to identify and drive sales building opportunities
Confidence to voice your own opinion and provide independent advice

Benefits

5% discount card (Coles, Kmart, Officeworks, Target etc.)
STI eligible
Eligibility for various other team member discounts
On-site gym
Staff parking
Ongoing training and development
Excellent career progression

Working Down Under

We’ll provide visa sponsorship and relocation assistance to Melbourne – voted the World’s Most Liveable City for the fourth time in a row in 2014 by The Economist’s Intelligence Unit.

For confidential enquiries please contact either:

Richard Lyness, Head of Network Planning
Phone: +61 408 347 782
Email: Richard.Lyness@coles.com.au

or Steven Burrows, Senior Recruitment Specialist
Phone: +61 3 9829 5336
Email: Steven.Burrows@coles.com.au

To apply go to www.colescareers.com.au
and enter Job Number 592487.

Closing date for applications is Wednesday 27th April 2016

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Senior Location Analyst at GEOLYTIX, London

March 28, 2016 3:58 pmMarch 29, 2016In Jobs0 Comments2,438 Views

You’ll be working with the thought leaders in spatial analysis. We seek new and innovate ways to make spatial analytics accessible, thrilling and indispensable. Our customers span the retail, financial, property, leisure and food & beverage industries, in and outside the UK. We support our customers in network planning, site location, estate rationalisation and omni-channel investments.

We combine various forecasting methods and statistical models, GIS and web tools to create bespoke solutions. We are always looking to do things better and we look forward to what we can learn from you. You’ll also have the opportunity to build on any skills you haven’t managed to learn.

About You

You are able to interact comfortably with our customers, interpreting their needs and engaging senior management.
You can create succinct and convincing reports and presentations.
You have excellent analytical skills and can integrate and interpret quantitative and qualitative data to produce practical and commercially relevant outputs.
You know your way around a GIS and understand a variety of forecasting techniques.
You want to be original – you don’t want to do the same old, same old. You’re consistently looking for innovation.
You enjoy the world of retail, and have a good grasp of UK geography.

Your qualifications and experience

Location planning experience
A university degree – ideally geography, town planning, economics, statistics or similar
Relevant industry sector knowledge ideal but not essential

Other stuff

Our office is located in Kings Cross, London. You’ll need to be flexible and travel where our customers are. In return we will also be flexible.

Competitive salary. Full time, or part time considered.

Interested?

If you are interested in this role and are looking for your next challenge, please contact Samantha Colebatch, Commercial Director, at samantha.colebatch@geolytix.co.uk.

Location Planning Consultant/Data Scientist, CACI, London

January 29, 2016 2:33 pmJanuary 29, 2016In Jobs0 Comments2,518 Views

Key responsibilities

This is an opportunity to join a technically accomplished team of Data Scientists and Analysts in a wide-ranging role combining technical project work, consultancy services, project management and sales support.

CACI’s location planning team work on a wide variety of projects across the retail, leisure, finance, property and public sectors in the UK and internationally. Project work includes building statistical/mathematical models, using predictive/forecasting techniques and performing in-depth geographical analysis. This ultimately leads to providing recommendations, bespoke analysis and consultancy services to enable our clients to enhance and develop their location and customer strategies.

The successful candidate is likely to be someone with 3-5 years’ experience of building and using statistical models to examine network performance, outlet/branch functions and provide customer understanding within a retail, property, leisure or high street finance environment. A good knowledge of the UK geography is required, with European experience a distinct advantage; as is an understanding of statistical modelling techniques and awareness of issues affecting high street and consumer led businesses.

The role requires good problem solving skills and the ability to be pragmatic and apply knowledge of retail and geography to ensure recommendations are practical and in-line with client objectives. A high degree of client contact will be involved from the outset and therefore candidates should have excellent communication skills, both written and oral, and be comfortable presenting to senior audiences.

Core skills, knowledge, experience required

Educated to at least degree level in a subject with high numerical content (e.g. mathematics, applied statistics, operational research, economics, engineering, geography)
Genuine interest in pursuing a career in the following areas: location planning consultancy, retail location strategy, demographic/customer analysis/insight
Excellent Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills (Access is also desirable but not essential)
Good presentation skills
Demonstrable knowledge of UK geography
Knowledge of the UK retail landscape
Excellent written/verbal English

Desirable skills and experience:

Exposure to and/or appreciation of GIS software and its applications
Experience of working with international retailers
Experience of working with European demographic data
Knowledge of another major European language other than English (e.g. German, French, Spanish etc.)
Knowledge of SAS, SPSS or similar statistical package, and/or other programming experience (e.g. VBA, SQL)
Knowledge of BI dashboard tools such as QlikView, Tableau or Excel’s Power View is an advantage

About the business division

The Location Strategy & Analytics team, based in our head office in Kensington, London, is responsible for delivering geographically based analysis and insight to clients. We provide consultancy, tools and recommendations to help our clients develop an optimal locational strategy fitting their customer base, operational requirements, business drivers and company objectives. Projects typically last between a week to 6 months, ranging from performance analysis and customer profiling and understanding through to development of fully customised spatial interaction models. We work closely with our clients to ensure we understand their aims and objectives, incorporate their feedback and knowledge, and develop a solution to meet their business needs.

How to apply for this vacancy

Please send your CV to Patrick Tate on ptate@caci.co.uk.

Location Analyst, Saint Gobain Building Distribution Ltd, Coventry

December 3, 2015 4:52 pmDecember 3, 2015In Jobs0 Comments2,948 Views

A permanent vacancy has arisen for a Location Analyst, based at SGBD Ltd.

Why SGBD?

Saint-Gobain Building Distribution (SGBD Ltd) is predominately based in the UK and Ireland and has just under 12,000 employees across over 1000 sites – some of the best known and respected companies in the construction sector are part of the Group. In SGBD, we recognise that it is our people who set us apart, and we are always searching for talented, motivated and committed individuals who will help to ensure our continued growth and success in the future.

Location Analyst

Previous experience of using GIS software either during degree or in employment is ideally required, although training will be provided to the dedicated GIS software.

Reporting to the Market Insight & Strategy Manager, the purpose of this role is to provide location analysis, recommendations and intelligence to 1,000 existing properties across multiple brands, and support new developments.

The ideal candidate would hold a degree in a numerate discipline preferably economics, geography or statistics, have sound IT skills and experience of using Excel, Access and Powerpoint.

The key duties of this position are:

Analyse potential branch openings and acquisitions
Support relocations and existing branch development
Identify market opportunity and capacity
Help develop network growth opportunities and generate target towns for relevant brands
Ability to handle and interpret high volumes of data (customer, product, financial, property etc) and identify the key commercial points

You will have excellent analytical skills and the ability to prioritise and to communicate effectively. Attention to detail and accuracy is a must. The ability to work on own initiative and as well as being a team player is essential.

Above all an interest in the built environment, economics, demographics and applying this knowledge commercially will go a long way.

What are the benefits?

On top of a very rewarding career with a company that will always be committed to your development, you can look forward to a competitive salary, company bonus scheme, share options, company pension scheme, life assurance, staff discounts and various flexible benefits.

Suitably qualified applicants should apply with a full CV, salary details and cover letter to: Nick Snazell, Market Insight & Strategy Manager, email: nick.snazell@sgbd.co.uk

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Closing date for applications is 31st December 2015

Location Planning Consultant, Nationwide, Swindon

September 21, 2015 12:09 pmSeptember 21, 2015In Jobs0 Comments2,518 Views

What we need:

A Location Planning Consultant in our Swindon Head Office
£33,935 – £43,361 including company benefits
Full time (35hpw) permanent opportunity

We have big plans for the future. A brand new branch concept is currently in the live pilot stage, with plans to upgrade over 600 locations in the next decade from an investment budget in excess of £300m. Getting the long term network size, location and investment priorities of our branches right is crucial in making sure we achieve our ambitions to be the number 1 financial services provider in the UK.

Where should we open, relocate, expand or refurbish our branches?? Join a department where you’ll help us to decide!!

Who we’re looking for:

As a minimum requirement you’ll:

Be a Lateral thinker who excels at developing creative ways to solve tough business problems.
Have excellent report and presentation writing skills and be able to provide a convincing rationale for the recommendations made.
Be influential and a good negotiator with analytical and problem solving skills.
Be an effective communicator with interpersonal and networking skills.
Have experience in a multi-site, multi-channel Location Planning environment with highly developed hands-on analytical experience.
Have a genuine passion for adding value and providing pragmatic business solutions.
Have an appreciation of basic finance and property issues including financial project appraisal techniques.
Possess highly developed PC and database skills including awareness of GIS and its applications.

What you’ll be doing

In this key role within the Location Planning team, you’ll deliver the insights that help determine our distribution strategy across the UK. You’ll analyse and interpret a wide range of market, demographic, financial, customer, competitor and performance data. More than that though, you’ll help put strategy into action.

Prioritising our investment into everything from refurbishments to new branches, resites to new distribution concepts, you’ll help co-ordinate and facilitate the input of all the departments involved and produce business cases for approval by senior management. You will build your experience to become an acknowledged expert on all aspects of location planning at Nationwide, leading to the potential for future career progression opportunities within the team.

The extras you’ll get

If you put a lot in, it’s only fair you should get a lot out. So if you help us do the right thing for our customers, we’ll help further your career at Nationwide. As well as your salary, there’s life assurance, a pension and a recognition and rewards scheme. We think it’s a great place to work, and we’re not afraid of giving you praise when you’ve done well.

Why work for us

At Nationwide we’re here for our members and we put their needs first in everything we do. And now, more than ever, two things are helping us go from strength to strength: we put our customers first, and we’re known for being open, honest and trustworthy.

We’re also the world’s largest building society, with communities at the heart of everything we do. We aim to do the right thing for our members which helps set us apart from our competitors. But we need good people to help us do it. People who understand what we believe in, and have the talent and drive to keep us successful.

For more information about this opportunity please contact Samantha Legge, Resourcing Consultant on 01793 654837 or email samantha.legge@nationwide.co.uk|