JOB PURPOSE : The Rent-A-Center GIS Analyst is a critical position within the Market Development Department, responsible for developing and managing geographic information systems, data, models and tools for use throughout the enterprise across all brands and channels of operations management, marketing, product merchandising and human resources. This position reports directly to the Senior Director of Market Planning and is bases at the Rent-A-Center Field Support Center in Plano, TX. This position is onsite Monday through Friday.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :
Develop and manage Market Planning models and tools and perform geospatial analyses that support Market Planning efforts and benefit other Rent-A-Center departments.
Compile, update and integrate geospatial data.
Manage all aspects of the Geographical Information Systems (GIS) for Rent-A-Center and its affiliated brands
Provide updates in accordance with scheduled routines and create custom programs and applications
Manage relationships with outside vendors and internal customers
Additional duties assigned
JOB REQUIREMENTS :
Bachelor's degree in Geography, GIS or related field
Minimum 5 years professional GIS work experience, preferably in small-format, multi-unit retail business
Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to effectively interpret and communicate data results
Self-motivated, solid project management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to demonstrate skill in GIS applications and knowledge of spatial theory
Available to commute to office (Plano, TX) Monday through Friday
STRONGLY PREFERRED :
Alteryx version or higher
MapInfo version or higher
GIS data management and integration experience
Detailed knowledge of demographic statistics and psychographic segmentation
In-depth understanding of retail business analytics and market planning standards