Are you interested in applying your GIS and Location Analytics skillset to a Fortune 100 retailer? Do you have an innate curiosity to seek out insights and provide recommendations utilizing cutting edge technology and data? Are you looking for a career where site selection, growth, and human geography problems come across your desk every day?
As a Data Analyst on the GIS team you will support and influence strategic decisions by using spatial analytics, geographic enrichment of business data, and related data visualization techniques to garner insights and provide recommendations most often related to potential store locations, emerging/alternative business locations, territory management, and product placement.
Responsibilities include:
responding to analytical requests that provide data driven business insights and recommendations (including development of interactive dashboards and leadership reporting) across Publix business areas, including: Marketing, Corporate Purchasing, Real Estate, and other support areas
developing descriptive analytical models to provide business insights and recommendations across Publix business areas, including Marketing, Corporate Purchasing, Real Estate, and other support areas
the development, execution, deployment, and improvement of team data asset production processes, weekly reporting, automation, QC/data validation, gathering info from SMEs
participating as the primary analytical support for data driven cross-functional strategic initiatives
identifying and engaging in opportunities to grow knowledge and skills related to best practices in analytical technologies, methodologies, verification, knowledge of data sets, drawing insights, and communicating learnings
Important: Please note that Publix will not sponsor any hire for this position for an H-1B visa or permanent residence.
Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Economics, Finance, Geography & GIS, Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science, Engineering, Marketing, Business, or another analytical discipline from an accredited college or university or equivalent experience
1-year in an analytical role specializing in data manipulation, interpretation, report writing, and data insight summarization/reporting
1-year analytical experience:
Using a Geographic Information System (GIS) specializing in demographic analyses; OR
Writing R code or similar functionality within other statistical tools; OR
Writing SQL; OR
Conducting Financial performance analysis
For recent college graduates, these requirements can be satisfied by relevant coursework
Advanced knowledge of mathematics and statistics
Accounting and/or Finance knowledge (basic knowledge of accounting principles)
The ability to work effectively without close supervision or guidance
The ability to self-direct work activities and take action on tasks without direction from a supervisor
The ability to work productively and effectively when faced with stressful work situations and time pressures
The ability to manage time so that the priority of the activities determines the timing and amount of attention they receive
Arithmetic computation and reasoning
The ability to inspect, cleanse, transform and model data from various sources with the goal of discovering useful information/trends, informing conclusion and supporting decision-making
The ability to interpret, analyze, and explain financial information
The ability to understand and apply new information, procedures, or principles to perform job duties
The ability to understand the “big picture” and the interrelationships among various parts of the organization
Innovation and creativity
Problem solving skills
The ability to develop and maintain professional, trusting, positive, and productive working relationships with associates, managers, customers, and vendors
Customer focused
The ability to persuade, convince or achieve buy-in from others
Negotiation skills
Active listening skills
Presentation skills
Verbal and written communication skills
The ability to collate data extracts and summarize key findings into concise relevant and easy to digest reports/deliverables for decisions makers
Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel
Basic skills in Microsoft PowerPoint
Intermediate skills in Microsoft Access
Skilled in SSMS or other SQL based application
MBA or Master’s degree in Analytics, Economics, Finance, Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science, Engineering, Marketing, Business, Geographic Information Systems, GIScience, or another analytical discipline
3+ years of analytics work related experience
Data Science Certificate Or Business Analytics Certificate, Salesforce, Geographic Information System Professional
Recent completions of Coursera or similar courses to demonstrate ability to stay on trend with analytics
Knowledge of Data analysis techniques, including: inspecting, cleansing, transforming, and modeling data with the goal of discovering useful information, informing conclusions, and supporting decision making
In depth understanding of Information Systems design methodologies and testing processes
Skills in Data visualization/story telling
Expert skills in Microsoft Word, Excel
Intermediate skills in Microsoft PowerPoint
Advanced skills in Microsoft Access
Skills in Alteryx, Tableau, PowerBI, and other Business Intelligence Tools (ETL)
Skills in Salesforce
Skills in ArcGIS/ESRI
Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost
An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock
401(k) retirement savings plan
Group health plan (with prescription benefits)
Group dental plan
Group vision plan
Sick pay
Paid Parental Leave
Long-term disability insurance
Company-paid life insurance (with accidental death & dismemberment benefits)
Tuition reimbursement
Vacation pay
Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria
Paycheck direct deposit
Credit union
Access to over 50 discount offers including discounts on computer, vehicle and wireless purchases
6 paid holidays (associates can exchange the following holidays with their manager’s approval: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day).