Senior Space Planning Analyst

Sprouts Farmers Market•Phoenix, AZ

55d

About The Position

The Senior Space Planning Analyst will be responsible for analysis, insights, recommendations, and execution of Space Planning as part of category business reviews for designated merchandising categories. This person should be seen by merchants as a leader on visual presentation, space productivity, and assortment optimization. The Senior Analyst will work collaboratively with Merchandising to develop assortment plans and schematics in assigned categories, new store locations, remodeled stores, category reset, and speed-to-shelf initiatives. This includes accommodating decisions for new and discontinued items, working closely with the Category Manager, and supplier partners. The Senior Space Planning Analyst will develop and maintain financial and other reports to track and report progress of the department. In addition, the Senior Analyst will serve as a subject matter expert of the space planning software and help provide mentorship to the broader team of analysts.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field is preferred.
Merchandising/Assortment planning experience including management, assortment planning, financial planning, item planning, location planning, category management
Strong knowledge of the fundamental concepts and processes to support schematic development, assortment management, and retail implementation
Experience with Space/Assortment Planning tools such as RELEX, JDA/Blue Yonder
Proven ability to translate data into insights and insights into action
Demonstrated success in leading efforts to maximize space productivity
Analytical mindset with detail orientation and entrepreneurial work ethic - in short, a "general athlete"
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Strong verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, analytical and decision-making skills, and ability to work on cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Category Manager and others to develop analytically-driven, fact-based, space efficient, customer centric, and store friendly schematics. Aim to drive and maximize sales/productivity through optimizing space and assortment.
Perform analysis on assortment performance for assigned categories and make recommendations to stakeholders to improve assortment productivity.
Partner with cross functional team to perform analysis and provide recommendations on existing categories, identifying incremental opportunities to drive the business
Utilize software to build and maintain accurate optimized schematics.
Analyze performance of implemented schematics based on sales metrics and reporting tools.
Proactively perform quality reviews for the assigned area of responsibility to ensure accuracy and clear communication.
Proactively identify opportunities for capability development (tools, analytics, process) that align with leadership priorities.
Ensure schematic changes are executed and consistent with internal policies and procedures.
Assist in developing databases that help streamline information flow from the Schematic Department to the Directors, Category Managers, stores, and vendor partners.
Serve as a liaison between Sprouts and schematic software vendors, and identify system issues
Help facilitate teaching and training to the schematics team on new innovations including the creation of job aids.

Benefits

Competitive pay
Sick time plan that you can use to support you or your immediate families health
Vacation accrual plan
Opportunities for career growth
15% discount for you and one other family member in your household on all purchases made at Sprouts
Flexible schedules
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401(K) Retirement savings plan with a generous company match
Company paid life insurance
Contests and appreciation events throughout the year full of prizes, food and fun!
Bonus based on company and/or individual performance
Affordable benefit coverage, including medical, dental and vision
Health Savings Account with company match
Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
Company paid short-term disability coverage
Paid parental leave for both mothers and fathers
Paid holidays