Walgreens - Deerfield, IL
This is an EXPIRED job listing. Do not apply for this position!
Company Background: Walgreens is the nation’s largest drugstore chain with fiscal 2007 sales of $53.8 billion. The company operates 6,252 drugstores in 49 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. Walgreens provides the most convenient access to consumer goods and cost-effective health care services in America through its retail drugstores, Walgreens Health Services division and Walgreens Health and Wellness division. As each of these divisions continues its exapansion, Walgreens will operate 7,000 drugstores by 2010 and have over 10,000 points of care by 2012.
Job Description: As part of the Corporate Development Division which includes Planning and Research, Strategic Development, Mergers and Acquisitions, and the Program Management Office, the Geographic Information Services Group works to support the strategic initiatives of the company through spatial analysis, application development, and data research.
As a GIS Analyst in the Geographic Information Services Group, individuals will be expected to think creatively, explore new technologies, collaborate with many different departments, and constantly strive to utilize GIS techniques to accomplish Walgreen growth strategies. Duties will include user training, map creation, system administration and maintenance, application design development, and performing ad-hoc research to support various areas of the company. Advancement opportunities to senior positions are available as individuals demonstrate superior GIS aptitude and project management skills.
Job Qualifications: We are seeking individuals with a talent for innovative problem solving using GIS. Successful people in our department are able to creatively find information, use GIS to answer questions, identify and analyze key issues, and persuasively present recommendations. The open position provides many opportunities to interact with various departments within the company and its subsidiaries.
- BA/BS Required. Majors in Geography, Decision Sciences, Business, and other fields of study welcome.
- Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- 3.4 GPA or better
- Commitment to excellence
- Ability to work independently and as a team member
- Excellent Verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent academic performance
- Familiarity with the windows based operating environment
- Demonstrated mastery of GIS skills
- Experience with ArcGIS 8.x or higher