Strategic Space Planner

MID-STATES DISTRIBUTING LLC • Fort Worth, TX

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About The Position

Mid-States Distributing is the leading Farm, Ranch, and Home Retail Organization. Our 71+ year old company is owned by 29 independent Farm, Ranch & Home retailers who operate approximately 700 stores across the US and Canada with combined annual sales in excess of 7.5 billion dollars. We are looking for enthusiastic people who like to win! We place a tremendous amount of emphasis on creating a dynamic and positive company culture. Most of our employees will tell you that Mid-States is the best place they’ve ever worked. We value high-energy people with positive mental attitudes who believe in the concept of 'serving to wow'! This role requires prior experience or knowledge in space management tools such as JDA/Blue Yonder, as you’ll be optimizing in-store product placement for our long-standing members and creating impactful Planograms (POGs). This hybrid role has both on-site and remote opportunities. The individual will need to attend meetings on-site along with POG reviews.

Requirements

• 1+ years of related experience required, preferably with space management software such as JDA/Blue Yonder, or Spaceman.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Windows applications.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, but equivalent work experience may substitute.
• Excellent ability to clearly convey information and collaborate with internal teams and clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage retail space planning and merchandising for assigned categories, providing insights and recommendations based on financial data to optimize store layouts and drive sales utilizing software.
• Develop and maintain planograms (POGs) that meet both client and retailer standards while expanding brand visibility through performance-based adjustments.
• Create and present client-specific reports to track performance against merchandising objectives and key strategies.
• Lead meetings with Commercialization team to align on project goals, timelines, and merchandising initiatives.
• Ensure accuracy and consistency of data across reports and deliverables by collaborating with Commercialization team and external data vendors.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Fantastic benefits package
• Rewarding those who produce

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees