Assistant Location Planner

We’ve been trusted to serve Aussie communities since 1914 and grown to become a top 30-listed on the ASX with over 115,000 team members and a portfolio of iconic brands. At Coles Group, you’ll not only get to make a difference to millions of Aussie lives—you’ll also get to see your impact.

**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**:
In this role you're joining the Location Planning team and will sit within the wider Property function which is integral to the development and execution of our network growth strategy. This is a fantastic opportunity to witness firsthand how Coles leverages its data to inform strategic business decisions.

**What you’ll be doing**:
You’ll be at the heart of our Property Intelligence process that is responsible for monitoring and tracking competitor developments. You will also be responsible for the delivery of high volumes of sales forecasts for renewal investments of the existing Coles store network, and maintaining the store locations database, both tasks directly influencing multi-million-dollar investment decisions.

**Ways you can make an impact**:

- Use your analytical skills to forecast the impact of competitor activity will have on Coles
- Influencing the store investment strategy through renewal uplift forecasting
- Maintain the health and integrity of our core datasets
- Assist in the development and evolution of the property strategy
- Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement within the team (and broader Property function) by identifying and implementing improved efficiencies and better ways of working.

**About you and your skills**:

- A naturally curious and analytical mindset and a passion for problem solving
- An ambition to begin a career in the field of data analytics
- Currently studying for, or recently attained, a tertiary qualification in Data Science, Statistics, Economics, Geography, Property, Business Commerce or a related discipline
- A passion for retail, site selection, and location analysis
- A high level of self-motivation, comfort working both independently and within a team, as well as the ability to manage multiple priorities at once.

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**What’s in it for you?**:

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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**:
Job ID: 153399

Employment Type: Full time