McDonald’s Australia is the largest quick service restaurant operation in the country. Fondly known as “Maccas”, we are famous in the global McDonald’s world for adding beetroot to our Aussie burgers and creating the world’s first McCafé in Melbourne. A household name in Australia for over 45 years, we believe that our customers are the heart and soul of everything we do and make it our mission to make every moment count!

Could you be our next Network Planner?

An exciting newly created role has become available for an experienced Network Planner to join the McDonald’s team. Reporting through to the National Commercial Manager, the Network Planner plays a key role in providing sound commercial recommendations to the National Development Group (NDG). With a heavy focus on new store pipeline, priorities will be optimising network planning and new restaurant selection. Additionally, as the Network Planner you will be the Finance Lead for the National Development Board ensuring appropriate gateways and governance are in place as it relates to Reinvestment and New Store process.

This position calls for a passionate individual who has the ability to interpret data/research and translate it into actionable insights, adding value for all stakeholders. As an individual you must enjoy working in a collaborative and fast-paced team environment, whilst meeting goals and targets to deliver upon business plan objectives.

What are the key responsibilities?

• Regular reports and analytics including; impact assessments, virgin sales reports, new store returns and feasibility reviews
• Support the national 5-year network strategy
• Assist in the development and application of best practice sales estimation models and analysis tools
• Lead the development and delivery of all analytics, research and reporting for the Development Group
• Analyse network and strategic business decisions, providing advice to NDG leadership team
• Manage the overall budget for analytics tools, sales & impact analysis and market studies/ad hoc reports
• Lead the Development Team and other internal stakeholders in understanding, shaping and implementing research that builds for growth
• Understand the key issues facing the brand and be able to articulate why we see the current results in market
• Responsible for the data and reporting in PMO
• Develop strong relationships with key contacts internally
• Coordinate impact analysis
• Manage proposals from market research companies (e.g. Geotech) for cost v’s budget
• Keep reports up to date, including: Virgin Sales, EVA etc.
• Finance Lead for end to end Feasibility process generating consistent templates and metrics and ensuring accuracy and relevant of inputs prior to Board 
• Assist Regional Finance and Development have right governance and process in place for executing and tracking costs and returns for reinvestment and new stores

What are the keys to success:

• Degree/Post graduate qualifications in Geography/ Property Economics/ Commerce
• Appropriate level of Financial and Commercial Acumen to support sound commercial recommendations
• Prior experience within a Site Research or Network Planning team
• Proven experience within a role that incorporates analysing and understanding multiple customer and spatial datasets in the context of retail site selection and strategic planning
• Highly numerate with strong analytical skills including advanced MS Excel ability
• Knowledge of Australian retail landscape and understanding of market trends
• Ability to provide independent, open and honest advice with regards to network and site-specific issues
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Desirable

• Experience with Gapmaps
• QSR / large retail experience
• Broad experience in using a variety of retail sales forecasting and modelling techniques

Why choose us?

Employer of choice winner in 2018 and 2019, McDonald’s Australia values Community and Customer as well as being Bold, Authentic and genuinely caring about our people. Working with us means taking pride and having fun along the way; while growing and developing your career in a dynamic and supportive environment. Not only do we offer flexible working arrangements, a bonus week of annual leave and undercover parking; we also provide an opportunity to work alongside other passionate and talented people every single day.

Join our team!

So if you are an experienced Network Planner who is eager to jump into a role with a market leading brand connected to over 5 million customers and ample opportunity for personal growth, then APPLY today. Applications will be reviewed immediately.