Analyst - Space Planning

Socket.dev; Richmond Hill; Hybrid; CAD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Associate discount

Health and Dental benefits

RRSP/DPSP

Performance bonuses

Learning & Development programs

Job summary

Staples Canada is seeking a Space Planning Analyst to support execution of space planning strategies and maintain store layouts aligned to customer needs and business objectives. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to keep layouts accurate and organized.

The role involves using AutoCAD and Blue Yonder floor planning, updating planograms, and ensuring space allocation reflects store size and format.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge and experience in Space Planning Software; Auto-Cad preferred.
• Macro space planning experience is an asset.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• 1–2 years of experience in retail, merchandising, or space planning preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of floor plans in partnership with the Macro Space Planner and Category teams.
• Assist in creating and updating store layouts for new stores, renovations, and reflows using AutoCAD, Blue Yonder floor planning and related tools
• Work with the Space Planning team to ensure planogram assignments are accurately reflected across store locations.
• Support assortment execution by ensuring appropriate space allocation for categories based on store size and format.
• Help maintain and update store layouts and space allocation based on business needs.
• Work with Manager Space Planning on updating store facing layout portal.
• Participate in store visits to gather feedback on layout execution and merchandising effectiveness.
• Maintain accuracy of store maps and space planning data on an ongoing basis.

Skills

MS Office

Retail/merchandising/space planning

Macro space planning

Education

Post-secondary education or equivalent experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Blue Yonder floor planning

Job description

Some of what you will do:

The Space Planning Analyst supports the execution of space planning strategies by assisting in the development and maintenance of store layouts and coordination of planogram assignments. This role partners with cross-functional teams to ensure store layouts are accurate, well-organized, and aligned to customer needs and business objectives.

Specifically, You Will:

• Support the development of floor plans in partnership with the Macro Space Planner and Category teams.


• Assist in creating and updating store layouts for new stores, renovations, and reflows using AutoCAD, Blue Yonder floor planning and related tools


• Work with the Space Planning team to ensure planogram assignments are accurately reflected across store locations.


• Support assortment execution by ensuring appropriate space allocation for categories based on store size and format.


• Help maintain and update store layouts and space allocation based on business needs.


• Work with Manager Space Planning on updating store facing layout portal.


• Participate in store visits to gather feedback on layout execution and merchandising effectiveness.


• Maintain accuracy of store maps and space planning data on an ongoing basis.

Some of what you need:

• Post-secondary education or equivalent experience.


• Strong knowledge and experience in Space Planning Software, Auto-Cad is preferred.


• Macro space planning experience is an asset.


• Proficiency in MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).


• 1–2 years of experience in retail, merchandising, or space planning preferred.

Physical demands/working conditions:

• Office environment – Hybrid, with 4 days onsite in Richmond Hill, subject to the hybrid policy.

Some of what you will get:

• Associate discount


• Health and Dental benefits


• RRSP/DPSP


• Performance bonuses


• Learning & Development programs


• And more...

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About the Team

At Staples Canada we are dynamic, inspiring partners to our customers and the communities in which we live. As The Working and Learning Company, we inspire people to work smarter, learn more and grow every day. We’re looking for curious, approachable, and passionate individuals who love finding solutions. If that’s you, let’s work, learn, and grow together.

We are building an inclusive and diverse team

Staples Canada is continuously working towards creating an inclusive and diverse work environment. We welcome, value and thrive on perspectives and contributions from backgrounds that vary by race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion or physical ability. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.