Why join us
As a Capacity & Network Planning Manager at Sainsbury's, you will have the opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the digital experience for our customers and contributing to the growth of one of the fastest-growing areas within our organisation. You'll be at the forefront of strategic planning, leveraging your analytical skills and spatial expertise to develop innovative solutions and drive impactful decisions that will enhance our online property network. By joining our team, you'll be part of a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly influence the success of our digital initiatives, supported by a culture that values curiosity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
What you'll do
You will play a crucial role in overseeing the Digital (Groceries Online) capacity expansion strategy planning process through robust network, location, and capacity planning modelling. Your responsibilities will include managing and iterating the online store network capacity model to ensure it reflects operational reality and operating model requirements, as well as developing a live network plan to inform a strategic property and capacity plan for Digital. You will collaborate with key stakeholders to define a pipeline of investment opportunities and manage the financial viability of capacity investment programmes, while also working to identify tactical opportunities to alleviate capacity constraints and optimise delivery territories. Your advanced analytical skills, knowledge of Geographical Information Systems, and ability to present complex analyses to senior stakeholders will be essential in driving the success of our online retail operations.
Who you are
You are a highly analytical and strategic professional with a strong background in location planning and analytics within the retail industry. Your expertise in handling large datasets, developing complex models, and utilising GIS tools enables you to drive the capacity expansion strategy for the Digital (Groceries Online) sector, ensuring optimal network planning and property investment decisions. With exceptional communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, you play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Sainsbury's digital customer experience through data-driven insights and strategic planning initiatives.
Essential skills
Highly analytical and comfortable working with large data sets and developing complex models. This includes strong Excel and SQL skills. Accomplished knowledge of Geographical Information Systems - ArcPro preferable, and be able to think spatially in your analysis and appraisal. How to apply advanced GIS skills to ensure we present, interpret and model our data spatially – ensuring geographic consideration forms an integral part of our thinking. Experience within retail property / location planning industry. Good knowledge of UK geography. Strong PowerPoint capabilities and able to present complex analysis in clear and engaging ways to senior stakeholders.