Analyst, Space Planning

The Analyst Space Planning role applies expanded conceptual knowledge of space planning assortment analytics retail merchandising and JDA/Blue Yonder tools to support data-driven space and assortment decisions.

The analyst applies understanding of key business drivers including sales profitability space to sales SKU efficiency inventory productivity labor efficiency field execution and customer experience while working within established guidelines policies and merchandising standards.

As a key member of project teams this role supports assigned analytical workstreams test-and-learn activities planogram quality checks recurring reporting and pre- and post-space analysis with impact on the quality of own work and the work of others in the group.

The Analyst Space Planning role works closely with floor planning category inventory RGM pricebook and others to explain moderately complex information in clear straightforward addition this role provides informal guidance to new team members meets near-term targets and plans weekly and monthly work under a moderate degree of direction.

Essential job functions:

• Apply expanded conceptual knowledge of space planning assortment analytics retail merchandising and JDA/Blue Yonder tools to support dashboards scorecards planograms and recurring reporting that improve visibility to performance trends risks and opportunities.
• Analyze category cluster SKU productivity inventory space-to-sales and planogram performance using technical experience established precedents and sound judgment to solve business problems and recommend practical actions.
• Apply understanding of key business drivers including sales profitability inventory productivity labor efficiency field execution and customer experience to evaluate space and assortment opportunities within established guidelines policies and merchandising standards.
• Serve as a key member of project teams by owning assigned analytical workstreams supporting test-and-learn activities documenting findings meeting near-term targets and planning weekly and monthly work to support broader team goals and objectives.
• Execute pre- and post-space analysis planogram quality checks and performance readouts with impact on the quality of own work and the work of others in the group; identify straightforward issues and partner with appropriate teams to resolve them.
• Explain moderately complex space assortment and performance information in clear straightforward terms to Merchandising Inventory Planning Operations and Space Planning partners while providing informal guidance to new team members on processes standards tools and best practices under a moderate degree of direction.

Experience building and maintaining business intelligence reporting (dashboards scorecards) and communicating performance narratives.
Advanced knowledge of microsoft office suite Tableau PowerBi and/or other analytical tools SQL is a plus
Knowledgeable in convenience retail adjacent retail industry or consumer packaged goods

Qualifications :

Education Required: Bachelors Degree or Equivalent
Education Preferred: Masters Degree or Equivalent
Experience Required: At least 3 Years Experience
 

Additional Information :

• Overnight travel required is up to 5%
• General office work requiring sitting or standing for long periods of time
• Able to lift up to 30 lbs
• Nation-wide Medical Plan/Dental/Vision
• 401(k) and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Fuel Discount
• Adoption Assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Weekly Pay
• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time