Space Planner

Rural King Supply•Mattoon, IL

21h•$44,000 - $48,000

About The Position

As a Space Planner you will be part of a team that’s goal is to maintain and plan all future facilities improvements. These efforts will include collaboration of long-range planning, transfers of space analysis, and space utilization planning. Working with a team of management, IT, Purchasing, Operations and Financial personnel, the Planner will be forecasting future space needs, developing space standards, and policies. Utilizing a well-tempered approach to customer service is crucial, as this role interacts with many individuals

Requirements

1-2 years of experience in retail preferred.
Results-oriented with a strong sense of urgency.
Able to independently organize and prioritize workloads to meet deadlines.
Self-motivated.
Ability to participate in our online applicant and new hire onboarding process remotely
Ability to complete computer-based training.
Ability to maintain a seated or standing position for extended durations.
Capability to lift 15 pounds periodically.
Able to navigate and access all facilities.
Skill to effectively communicate verbally with others, both in-person and via electronic devices.
Close vision for computer-related tasks.

Nice To Haves

Experience with JDA, Visio, Microsoft Office, Epicor, and Eagle preferred.

Responsibilities

Assigns or classifies space according to pertinent standards and procedures.
Manages the Planogram process from request to implementation.
Provides information or reports on current space utilization and dimensions.
Maintains information or data on store layouts, site plans, and Planograms.
Maintains detailed space utilization data and inventory.
Recommends changes in space assignment and facilities inventory processing to supervisor.
Works closely with others to plan store layout, to include Planogram sets, detail pages, features, and/or other pertinent needs.
Maintain the Innovation Store by pricing items for sales, positioning items to make room for new sets, and sorting. products coming in for the buyers.
Be the point of contact for all vendors visiting the Innovation Store and preparing for the new stores.
Maintain the calendar for vendors coming to the Innovation Store.
Process invoices for the store planning department.
Maintain store supply and fixture inventory in the distribution centers.
Work with vendors on quoting, negotiate and placing orders for store fixtures and accessories.
Coordinate supply orders by uploading them from the company intranet and responding to questions from stores.
Utilizing storage software and applications for electronic filing.
Perform transcription and conversion work.
Proofread documents upon request.
Use general office equipment.
Frequently operate keyboard to enter in information.
Sit/stand/walk for long periods of time.
Verbally communicate effectively with others (in-person and via electronic devices).
May be required to cross train and perform other duties.

Benefits

401(k) plan that provides a 100% match on the first 3% of your contributions and 50% of the next 2%
Healthcare plans to support your needs
Virtual doctor visits
Access to Centers of Excellence with Barnes Jewish Hospital and Mayo Clinic’s Complex Care Program
15% Associate Discount
Dave Ramsey’s SmartDollar Program
Associate Assistance Program
RK Cares Associate Hardship Program
24/7 Chaplaincy Services
Company paid YMCA Family Membership