Location Planner - Hawthorn East

We’ve been proudly serving Australian communities since 1914 and have grown to become a top 30-listed company on the ASX with a portfolio of iconic homegrown brands. At the heart of our continued success is over 115,000 team members working across the country, all contributing to bringing our customers smiles. You’ll not only get to see your work make a difference, you’ll be part of a team working together to help Australians eat and live better every day.

About the team

Property looks after one of Australia’s most dynamic portfolios. With an extensive footprint of over 1,800 retail outlets nationally, we’re growing every day. Our team manages every one of these locations, and we work together with our business units on all thing’s property, from site acquisition through to asset management.

About the role

This is an opportunity to help shape where future Coles stores are located and how our network grows. As a Location Planner, you will combine data analysis and geographical insights to support decisions about where Coles should open, expand or evolve stores. You will work with a range of internal stakeholders to translate data into clear insights that inform location strategy and network planning.

Applications close Friday 13th of March.

What you will do

In this role you will analyse demographic, sales and market data alongside geographic insights to support the long-term growth of the Coles store network. Working closely with property, leasing and senior stakeholders, you will help develop insights, forecasts and recommendations that inform location planning decisions.

You will also

• Use geographical information systems to assess trade areas, store performance and growth opportunities
• Assist with sales forecasting and modelling to support new store and renewal proposals
• Prepare insights and reports that support location planning recommendations
• Support the ongoing improvement of forecasting tools, models and analytical approaches. 

About you and your skills

You enjoy working with data / geographic information to solve problems and identify opportunities. You are curious about how locations, customers and markets influence retail performance and you are comfortable translating data into clear insights that others can understand and act on.

We are open to graduates / candidates 2+ years of relevant working experience. This could include backgrounds in spatial analysis, urban planning, economics or data analysis, with an evident passion for developing a career in location planning.

You will also have

• Exposure to geographical information systems or spatial analysis tools
• Strong computer literacy and data analysis capability
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
• Awareness of forecasting or modelling methodologies used to analyse performance
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to interpret complex information.

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What’s in it for you?

• Flexible working options: We know that work is only one part of your life, so we actively encourage a positive work-life balance and provide hybrid working options to help you achieve it.
• Office perks: Take advantage of our gym facility and fitness classes, free parking, BBQ area, mini-Coles supermarket, fooderie hub where you can sample new products before they hit the shelves, school holiday program and so much more when you come in.
• Discounts: Eligible team members receive 5% discount all year round on your Supermarket and Liquor online and in-store purchases. We also offer additional periods of double discount (10%) at various times throughout the year. As well as hotdeals exclusive to team members that translate into additional savings.
• Reward through recognition: Give and receive recognition, linked to our Coles values, through our digital recognition platform ‘mythanks’. You can accumulate points to redeem in the online shop for exciting gifts and electronic gift cards from an extensive range of retailers.
• Opportunities for learning and development: No matter where you start within our diverse business, you’ll have experiences, exposure, and education to satisfy you. Discover and explore a variety of career development programs and job-specific training.
• Paid parental leave: We understand how important your life outside work is and offer permanent team members paid parental leave to support you in balancing work and family.
• Investment in your future: Our annual team member share plan offer allows eligible team members to make regular pre-tax salary sacrifice deductions to purchase Coles Group shares.

About the recruitment process

We’re continuing to build a gender equitable team, and a culture that is just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the communities we serve. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe and respectful for our team. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

We’re happy to adjust our recruitment process to support candidates with disability. For further information and additional contact details visit the ‘Our Recruitment Process’ section of our careers site or email inclusionrecruitment@coles.com.au

Job ID: 180046

Employment Type: Full time