Location Planning Manager

4 days ago

Leeds, United Kingdom Asda Stores Ltd. Full time

Overview The Property function at ASDA is responsible for delivering a wide range of initiatives to support the existing performance and future growth of the business. The Location Planning team sit within this function and are responsible for driving ASDA's market strategy, ensuring we have the right portfolio of stores & formats, in the right markets, for now, and the future. This role directs & manages the activity of the team, ensuring all strategic recommendations are market-led, focussing Property activity and prioritising cap‑ex to drive future profitability. Responsibilities Market Analysis – Conduct detailed market assessments to identify opportunities for New Space growth across the UK. Provide Network Plan recommendations based on demographic, competitor, and economic trends. Store Analysis – Evaluate existing store performance to recommend Estate Optimisation strategies. Sales Forecasting – Develop and maintain forecasting models for all property‑related activities. Support decision‑making for new openings, refurbishments, and closures. Cross‑Functional Collaboration – Work closely with teams across Property, Finance, and Commercial to ensure strategic alignment and evolution. Data, Systems & Tools Development – Enhance analytical capabilities by improving data quality, systems, and planning tools. Competitor Monitoring – Track competitor activity and assess its impact on sales forecasting and network strategy. Qualifications Experience of Location Analysis, Network Planning & Strategic Development. Logical problem solving. Ability to turn complex data into insight & robust recommendations and influence across all leadership levels. Experience using ArcGIS, Data Bricks or similar software. Good working knowledge of the UK food retail market (desirable but not essential). Working Conditions Asda has a hybrid way of working with a minimum 3 days a week in one of our Home Offices. Over and above this, each area of Asda may have additional requirements which may require spending more days in the office, visiting suppliers, stores or depots. Benefits Discretionary company bonus. Company pension up to 7% matched. Company Car allowance of £5,700. 15% colleague discount in store and online. Free access to wellbeing services such as Stream, 24/7 virtual GP, counselling, health and dental cash plans and a 24/7 employee assistance helpline, alongside discounts across a range of services and activities, from airport parking, enhanced to theme parks and cinemas. Asda Allies Inclusion Networks – helping colleagues to make sure everybody is included and that our differences are recognised and celebrated. Excellent parental leave policies, including maternity & adoption leave, paternity leave, shared parental leave, neonatal care leave, and support for those doing fertility treatments. We want all colleagues to be able to bring their best and true selves to work, every day. Simply put, we want our colleagues to be Proud to be Asda and proud to be themselves. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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