Real Estate Strategy Data Analyst

LOCATION 1830 Route 130 North Burlington NJ US 08016

Overview

If you want an exciting job with one of the largest off-price retail stores in the nation, join the Burlington Stores, Inc. team as a Real Estate Strategy Data Analyst!

Position Summary:

• Assess sales potential of new store sites, relocations and remodel opportunities. Design, automate and manage relational databases (Lucernex, BURL stores, competition, etc) and reporting output. Provide accurate reporting and analysis based on store/customer data and demographics; identify, measure and communicate competitor impacts on the store network; assist other departments with analysis needs. This is a highly technical position that will work closely with others in Market Planning, Real Estate, and Finance and is critical to the successful sales and profit growth of the organization.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create and administer Real Estate and Market Planning systems, including sales forecasting models and relational databases (Lucernex, BURL locations, Portfolio Guidance, demographics, competitive intelligence, etc...)
• Analyze new store sales performance vs model assumptions. Prepare reporting and presentations for management and BOD explaining variations to model. Identify and quantify factors contributing to model variance.
• Develop complex Python and/or Java scripts to increase production and efficiency through automation of repetitive geospatial/sales forecasting reporting and processes.
• Analyze and maintain statistical sales forecasting models for accuracy, relevance and completeness of assumptions used to drive ROI analysis on new stores.
• Evaluate potential new store locations identified by Real Estate/Market Planning for incremental sales and prepare presentations used by the real estate committee to approve new store investments.

Scope and Impact:

• Position will report to the Director of Real Estate Strategy (Finance). This position is critical to evaluating store investment decisions, designing, creating and maintaining Real Estate Strategy systems and databases necessary to provide the organization with accurate sales forecasting and reporting processes that support new store growth. It requires direct interaction with business leaders in all pyramids of the organization. This is a critical position that provides a meaningful contribution to the profitable growth of the company.

Education and Qualifications:

• BS degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Finance, GIS or related technical discipline. MBA a plus.

Experience:

• 3+ years of relevant retail site location and data management experience. Ability to analyze data and perform geospatial and/or statistical analysis to support investment decisions.

Skills and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of programming languages (Python, C+, JAVA, R, SQL, etc...) and relational databases.Strong analytical skills. Ability to read and interpret technical journals/manuals and program documentation, aerial photography, maps, graphs, etc… Advanced Microsoft Office user, including Access. Ability to solve practical problems by choosing and effectively applying appropriate mathematical/statistical technique. Ability to understand business concepts and financial analyses. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Ability to work as part of a team and independently on complex problems.

Physical Requirements:

• None beyond standard office environment; Occasional travel to new and existing BURL markets may be required.

Come join our team. You’re going to like it here!

You will enjoy a competitive wage, flexible hours, and an associate discount. Burlington’s benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage including life and disability insurance. Full time associates are also eligible for paid time off, paid holidays and a 401(k) plan.

We are a rapidly growing brand, and provide a variety of training and development opportunities so our associates can grow with us. Our teams work hard and have fun together! Burlington associates make a difference in the lives of customers, colleagues, and the communities where we live and work every day. Burlington Stores, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.

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Pay Range - $65,000-$80,000

Posting Number 2023-196048

Location US-NJ-Burlington

Address 1830 Route 130 North

Zip Code 08016

Workplace Type Hybrid

Position Type Regular Full-Time

Posted Date 3 weeks ago (4/5/2023 12:02 PM)

Career Site Category Corporate

Position Category Real Estate/Store Development

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