Space Planning Analyst

Shoptikal, LLC•Green Bay, WI

About The Position

Responsible for designing, building, and maintaining merchandise planograms for all Fielmann USA banners. Ensure planograms accurately reflect assortment decisions made by buyers and are consistent with category strategy and visual merchandising standards. Analyze sales and marketing data and inventory levels to develop effective space planning strategies. Monitor and report on effectiveness of space planning strategies and make recommendations for improvements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or related field
Combination of education and/or equivalent work experience in a related field
2-5 years of progressive space planning/buying/inventory management experience for a retail optical chain, specialty retailer, department store or big-box chain
Project management knowledge and experience
Detail oriented with strong organizational and multitasking skills
Strong interpersonal skills to flourish in a matrix environment
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Strong analytical skills, financial aptitude, and business acumen
Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite of programs
Ability to effectively communicate at all levels within the organization through written and two-way verbal communication
Able to sit or stand for extended periods of time
Able to operate various office equipment (e.g., personal computer, telephone, fax machine, copier, etc.)
Able to read and write at a high school graduate level
Able to lift 10 to 20 pounds
Able to work normal and/or extended (evenings, nights, and weekends) office hours to meet established deadlines
Able to travel independently to support Company objectives and personal development

Nice To Haves

Experience in retail merchandising or store management is a plus
Experience in Microsoft PowerBI is a plus

Responsibilities

Evaluate and develop optimized space strategies partnering with buying team and inventory planning in support of company goals
Translate assortments and strategies into store specific planograms based on store specific volume, space, and signing needs
Partner with cross functional teams such as store planning to develop space plans for new stores
Provide analysis to identify merchandise trends and opportunities
Give visual direction to stores that execute the buyers’ strategic plans
Analyze market research to identify customer preferences, and competitive landscape by region/store
Participate in product line reviews and partner with buying teams to influence product assortment based on market analysis
Use various software tools to visualize data and present findings to internal stakeholders
Support stores and field teams with questions on planograms and/or products
Own implementation of all display units and visual merchandising elements
Ensure all stores are accounted for and assigned to their respective planogram versions
Track ROI and KPIs for all space planning merchandising projects post implementation
Perform regular store audits to ensure compliance with merchandising standards and guidelines
Adjust plans as needed to optimize space productivity