Merchandise Space Planner

Altis Technology; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Altis Technology in Mississauga is seeking a Merchandise Space Planner with extensive planogram expertise to drive store concepts across locations. You will leverage planograms, floor plans and analytics to optimize product placement and space efficiency while collaborating with merchandising teams, stores, planners and vendors.

This role is ideal for an early-to-mid career space planning professional who thrives on combining analytical thinking with hands-on execution, cross-functional

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in merchandise space planning or related area.
• College certificate or diploma, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Hands-on planogram experience required; JDA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create, update and maintain planograms and category floor plans across multiple store locations.
• Analyze product, sales and customer trends to support placement and space utilization.
• Adjust layouts as products and merchandising requirements change.
• Communicate with stores, internal teams and vendors to resolve planogram inquiries.
• Maintain accurate space planning information including item dimensions, locations and capacities.
• Create reports and dashboards that provide insights into space planning performance.
• Support projects by managing priorities and tracking changes.

Skills

Planogram experience (JDA)

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office

Project coordination

Communication skills

Education

College certificate or diploma

Tools

JDA Floor Planning

JDA Space Planning

Planning tools

Job description

Location: Mississauga, ON, hybrid, approximately 3 days per week on-site
Language: Strong written and spoken English communication skills required
Duration: 6-9 month contract with a strong possibility to extend

About the Opportunity

Were hiring a Merchandise Space Planner to join a large national retail organization and help bring store concepts to life across multiple locations. In this role, youll use planograms, floor plans and business insights to determine how products, fixtures and displays should be positioned to create an effective customer experience and support sales.

This is a great opportunity for an early-career space planning professional who enjoys combining analytical thinking with hands‑on execution. Youll collaborate with merchandising teams, stores, planners and vendors to keep layouts accurate, solve space planning challenges and support the successful rollout of merchandising initiatives.

Whats In It for You

Youll gain valuable experience within a large-scale retail environment, working on space planning initiatives that directly influence how customers experience stores. Youll also have exposure to established planning tools, cross-functional teams and multiple store concepts, with opportunities to strengthen your technical and project coordination skills.

Your Responsibilities

• Youll create, update and maintain planograms and category floor plans across multiple store locations.
• Youll analyze product, sales and customer trends to support effective product placement and space utilization.
• Youll adjust layouts as products, fixtures, displays and merchandising requirements change.
• Youll communicate with stores, internal teams and vendors to resolve planogram inquiries and support smooth execution.
• Youll maintain accurate space planning information, including item dimensions, locations, fixtures and capacities.
• Youll create reports and dashboards that provide insights into space planning performance and opportunities.
• Youll support projects by managing priorities, tracking changes and identifying opportunities to improve processes and efficiency.

Skills and Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in merchandise space planning, planograms, retail planning or a related area.
• College certificate or diploma, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Hands‑on planogram experience is required, with JDA Floor Planning or JDA Space Planning experience strongly preferred. Candidates with strong planogram experience and comparable space planning tools may also be considered.
• Strong analytical and business acumen with the ability to translate information into practical merchandising decisions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and confidence learning new digital planning tools.
• Strong project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and changing requirements.
• Clear communication skills, a collaborative approach and a calm demeanor when working through challenges.

All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions.