Senior Location Planner — GIS & Data Insights Lead

BOOTS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major retail company is seeking a Senior Location Planner to lead location strategies for its extensive store portfolio. Based in Nottingham, the role involves determining optimal store locations through data analysis, utilizing GIS tools, and collaborating with various teams to shape company strategies. The ideal candidate will have proven analytical skills, experience in retail environments, and confidence in presenting insights to senior stakeholders. This is a full-time, permanent position with benefits including retirement plans and flexible benefits.

Benefits

Retirement Savings Plan

Discretionary annual bonus

Employee discounts

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Flexible benefits scheme

24/7 counselling and support

Qualifications

• Strong ability to apply analysis in a business context.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Experience in a commercial or academic context.

Responsibilities

• Decide on store locations and deliver sales forecasts.
• Evaluate pharmacy and retail sales opportunities.
• Use GIS and locational information for insights.

Skills

Proven analytical experience

Experience using GIS

Experience with Alteryx

Confidence in presenting insights

Strong influencing skills

Self-motivation

Good communication

Tools

Databricks

ESRI

MS Office

Job description

A major retail company is seeking a Senior Location Planner to lead location strategies for its extensive store portfolio. Based in Nottingham, the role involves determining optimal store locations through data analysis, utilizing GIS tools, and collaborating with various teams to shape company strategies. The ideal candidate will have proven analytical skills, experience in retail environments, and confidence in presenting insights to senior stakeholders. This is a full-time, permanent position with benefits including retirement plans and flexible benefits.