What are the responsibilities and job description for the Retail Geospatial Analyst position at Ashley Furniture Industries, LLC.?
Retail Geospatial Analyst
The Retail Geospatial/GIS Analyst requires experience in spatial analysis for real estate and retail applications, including market analysis, site selection, trade area analysis, and demographic studies. Candidates with backgrounds in supply chain optimization, logistics network planning, or government geospatial intelligence who demonstrate strong spatial analysis capabilities are encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct location-based market analysis and site selection studies
- Analyze demographic and psychographic data for trade area development
- Create and maintain automated geospatial processing workflows for real estate analytics
- Perform competitive analysis and market penetration studies
- Generate drive-time and service area analyses
- Develop and maintain spatial databases of property and market information
- Create compelling visualizations and maps for stakeholder presentations
- Collaborate with Data Science teams on predictive modeling
Required Skills & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Geography, GIS, or related field
- 3 years of experience in GIS with focus on one or more of the following:
- Commercial real estate analysis
- Supply chain network optimization
- Government geospatial intelligence
- Logistics route planning and optimization
- Market analysis and site selection
Strong understanding of:
- Network analysis and optimization
- Spatial database management
- Demographic data analysis
- Service area modeling
Proficiency in:
- ESRI suite (ArcGIS Pro, Business Analyst)
- Python for spatial analysis
- SQL for spatial databases
- Data visualization tools
Beneficial Skills:
- Experience with market research platforms (CoStar, REIS)
- Knowledge of location intelligence platforms (Placer.ai, SafeGraph)
- Web mapping development experience (Mapbox, Leaflet)
- Experience with automated workflow development
- Understanding of distribution networks and supply chain optimization tools
Who Are We?
At Ashley, we’re more than a business…we’re family. As the largest manufacturer of home furnishings in the world, we know what it takes to build incredible furniture and future leaders. We’re problem solvers with the grit to persevere during challenging times and innovators who won't coast when times are good. We create solutions, not excuses. And never settle for status quo. It’s the reason we’re always searching for better ways to deliver an exceptional customer experience. That's why Ashley Furniture is #1 in our industry.
Ready to grow? You’ve come to the right place. Ashley Furniture has a “Growth Mindset”, and once you join our team, you’ll learn from the best in the business.
Apply today and find your home at Ashley!
Benefits We Offer
Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program
Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Your Birthday off
Generous Employee Discount on home furnishings
Professional Development Opportunities
Ashley Wellness Centers (location specific) and Medical Tourism
Telehealth
401(k) and Profit Sharing
Life Insurance
Our Core Values
Honesty & Integrity
Passion, Drive, Discipline
Continuous Improvement/Operational Excellence
Dirty Fingernail
Growth Focused
To learn more about Ashley Furniture, our community engagement programs, environmental stewardship, and our core values, please visit our Corporate Social Responsibility information page:
Corporate Social Responsibility
https://www.ashleyfurniture.com/about-us/corporate-social-responsibility/report/
We are an equal opportunity employer and provide a drug-free working environment. While Ashley appreciates the interest of all candidates only those meeting specific position requirements may be contacted. Principals Only.
Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully:
Ashley Furniture Industries, LLC, is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity unless an agreement is in place. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Ashley Furniture via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Ashley Furniture. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Ashley Furniture as a result of the referral or through other means.
