Space Performance Data Analyst

Morrisons; Bradford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Bradford is seeking a Space Management Analyst to optimize space allocation across stores. The role involves data analysis, generating actionable space recommendations, and enhancing reporting capabilities to drive sales and profit. Candidates should possess advanced Excel, SQL skills, and have a retail background. The position offers competitive benefits including discounts, bonuses, career progression opportunities, and healthcare benefits.

Benefits

15% discount in store

10% discount card for a friend or family member

Annual bonus scheme

Career progression and development opportunities

Generous holiday entitlement

Market leading pension scheme and life assurance

Healthcare benefits including Aviva Digital GP

‘MyPerks’ giving you discount with over 850 retailers

Free parking onsite

Enhanced Family, Maternity and Paternity Leave

Private Healthcare

Qualifications

• Proven track record of building complex data models and reports to drive commercial decisions.
• A deep understanding of the commercial retail environment and its unique challenges.
• Proactive problem solver and active listener who can translate data into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Provide actionable macro space recommendations for all activity relating to category space resets.
• Target and quantify improvements to sales and margin impacts as a result of macro space change proposals.
• Actively look for opportunities to simplify and speed up business processes.

Skills

Data Analysis & Modelling

Advanced proficiency in MS Excel

Strong SQL knowledge

Experience with Python

Knowledge of space and layout planning

Stakeholder Management

Critical Thinking

Collaboration

Job description

You will work cross functionally to analyse and optimise space allocation across all Retail stores, ensuring the company space rules are defined and reviewed to grow sales and profit and also protect customer availability. You will be accountable for providing timely and accurate space performance insight which underpin macro space decisions across all project types including new stores, refits and also category space resets as part of the Rapid Reviews. You will play a key role in advancing our space performance toolkit, enhancing data reporting capabilities, and streamlining processes to simplify our ways of working.

Some of your responsibilities include:

• Provide actionable macro space recommendations for all activity relating to category space resets, seasonal activity, property space programmes and ensures consistency of approach and adherence to timelines

• Target and quantify improvements to sales and margin impacts as a result of macro space change proposals

• Actively look for opportunities to simplify and speed up business processes and ways of working aligned to improving availability with a customer first mind-set

• Take ownership to provide macro space recommendations for category space resets following the Rapid Review plan

• Take ownership to provide space recommendations for business projects impacting macro space in our stores

About you

We’ve built an incredibly diverse business, and we’re working hard to make sure we truly represent the communities we serve. One of the best things about working with so many different people is having the opportunity to listen, learn and connect with lots of different views, perspectives and beliefs.

For this role, we’re looking for someone who has:

Technical Expertise

• Data Analysis & Modelling: Highly numerate with a proven track record of building complex data models and reports to drive commercial decisions.

• Core Tools: Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and strong SQL knowledge is essential.

• Advanced Analytics (Desirable): Experience with Python and Google Looker is a significant plus.

Commercial & Industry Insight

• Retail Experience: A deep understanding of the commercial retail environment and its unique challenges.

• Strategic Planning (Desirable): Knowledge of space and layout planning to optimise retail performance.

Communication & Collaboration

• Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to work cross-functionally and manage relationships across different levels of the business.

• Critical Thinking: A proactive problem solver and active listener who can translate data into actionable insights.

• Collaborative Network: A strong professional "connector" who builds and maintains a supportive network of colleagues.

About us

In return for all your hard work, you will receive:

• 15% discount in store from the day you join us

• Additional 10% discount card for a friend or family member

• Annual bonus scheme

• Career progression and development opportunities

• Generous holiday entitlement

• Market leading pension scheme and life assurance

• Healthcare benefits including Aviva Digital GP

• ‘MyPerks’ giving you discount with over 850 retailers

• Free parking onsite

• Enhanced Family, Maternity and Paternity Leave

• Private Healthcare

Alive with activity, our modern Head Office is home to our corporate teams that make sure everything runs smoothly. Here, you’ll find comfy breakout areas, a coffee shop, Morrisons Daily and a subsidised restaurant. We are within commuting distance of Leeds, Manchester and the Yorkshire Dales - and we even have free parking!

At our Head Office you will expect to find supplier showcases, charity fundraising and celebrations all year round for the events that mean the most to our colleagues.

There’s more to our business as it’s fast paced and ever changing, as such we’ve got lots of fresh opportunities for you to play your part in our success. We’d love to meet you!

At Morrisons, we’re proud to be building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We want every colleague to feel respected, supported and able to be themselves at work. Different voices, experiences and ways of thinking help us grow and improve and that’s good for our customers too.
We’re always looking for people from all walks of life to join us and bring their talents to our team. Together, we can build a workplace where everyone has the chance to thrive, make a difference and belong.