Space Analyst at Ada

Manchester, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Retail, Supply ChainIndustries

Requirements

  • Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and cascade information
  • Ability to work collaboratively with modular planning, commercial, and property stakeholders
  • Experience or capability to manage own workload and stakeholder communication/expectations throughout the critical path
  • Ability to produce store-specific recommendations using a range of data sets
  • Ability to present recommendations in a meeting-style forum, discuss openly, influence, cascade, and handle feedback/actions
  • Ability to work across several format types and project workstreams (e.g., superstores to convenience, single to multiple sites)
  • Detail-oriented to ensure high standards and smooth delivery at each stage

Responsibilities

  • Produce store-specific recommendations using a range of data sets to support strategic and commercial scope
  • Work closely and collaboratively with key stakeholders including modular planning, floor planning, commercial, and property
  • Support the wider team to ensure flows and adjacencies models are up to date and fit for purpose
  • Check store-specific space data to ensure all plans meet strategic and commercial space requirements
  • Land the commercial strategy whilst protecting operational metrics in stores
  • Present all store recommendations in a meeting-style forum and land proposals to project sponsors, incorporating feedback
  • Produce accurate data records of confirmed scope for all projects to enable accurate implementation
  • Manage end-to-end midi space changes in stores across superstores, supercentres, supermarkets, and express stores
  • Accountable for planning all midi food space activity to reflect category scope and support commercial asks

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Space PlanningData AnalysisStakeholder ManagementCommunicationFloor PlanningCommercial StrategyModular PlanningStore PlanningProject Management

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for the Space Analyst position?

The position offers a competitive salary plus benefits.

Is this role remote or does it require office work?

Asda has a hybrid way of working with a minimum of 3 days a week in one of our Home Offices, and additional requirements may apply such as visiting suppliers, stores or depots.

What key skills are required for the Space Analyst role?

Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and cascade are essential, along with the ability to manage workload and stakeholders, produce store-specific recommendations using data sets, and present in meetings.

What is the team environment like for Space Analysts at Asda?

You will sit within the supply chain function alongside the floor planning team, supported by a fantastic team of experienced midi space analysts, in a fast-paced environment focused on collaboration, simplification, and continuous improvement.

What makes a strong candidate for the Space Analyst position?

Strong candidates will have excellent communication and influencing skills, experience managing stakeholder expectations and workloads, proficiency in data analysis for store recommendations, and the ability to present and collaborate across teams.

Ada

Automates customer service with AI chatbots

About Ada

Ada provides automated customer experience solutions through AI-powered chatbots that help businesses streamline customer service tasks. The platform operates on a subscription model, allowing companies to automate repetitive tasks and improve customer satisfaction while reducing costs. Ada differentiates itself by offering a comprehensive suite of services, including consulting and managed services, backed by strong venture capital support. The company's goal is to transform customer service management by enhancing efficiency and engagement through automation.

Toronto, CanadaHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$185.3MTotal Funding
SERIES_CCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
201-500Employees

Risks

Emerging AI chatbot startups pose a threat to Ada's market share.
Rapid AI advancements require continuous updates, straining Ada's resources.
Data privacy regulations could increase compliance costs for Ada.

Differentiation

Ada specializes in AI-driven chatbots for automated customer experience solutions.
The company offers a subscription-based model ensuring steady revenue and client engagement.
Ada provides consulting, development, and managed services to enhance customer support operations.

Upsides

Ada raised $130M in Series C funding, boosting its growth potential.
Partnerships with platforms like Zendesk enhance Ada's integration capabilities.
Growing demand for AI solutions supports Ada's market expansion and client acquisition.

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