Space Planning Analyst

Kingfisher plc; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingfisher plc is looking for a Space Planning Analyst to report space planning and performance data for OEB ranges across markets and banners. You will analyse space, forecast impacts, and generate reports to support new ranges and merchandising decisions.

In this role you’ll collaborate with Visual Merchandiser – OEB, use planogram and sales data, and drive improvements in space efficiency and GMROS across channels.

Qualifications

• Experience in reporting and analytics for retail space planning.
• Proficient in Excel, Power BI, GA and Content Square.
• Ability to analyse range data and make recommendations.
• Understanding of commercial retail decision making.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Head of Merchandising, produce detailed and accurate space analysis to support planned implementation of new and updated OEB ranges through the range construction process
• Collaborating with the Visual Merchandiser – OEB to provide space planning data and reporting
• Using in-store planogram data and sales data to understand changes in space, ranging, sales per LinM and GMROS over time
• Creating tactical space reports to identify opportunities to improve OEB sales and space performance
• Working with Visual Merchandiser to understand impacts of merchandising changes on space using forecast data
• Using digital analytic tools to understand the online journey for a product category
• Maintain a relationship with all Banner Space Planning teams to ensure data is aligned and up to date

Skills

Retail space planning

Analytical thinking

Retail decision making

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Blue Yonder CKB

Space & Floor Planning

MS Excel

Power BI

Google Analytics

Content Square

Job description

We’re Kingfisher, A team made up of over 74,000 passionate people who bring Kingfisher - and all our other brands: B&Q, Screwfix, Brico Depot, Castorama and Koctas to life. Guided by our purpose Better Homes. Better Lives. For Everyone. We believe a better world starts with better homes, and we work every day to make that a reality. Join us and help shape the future of home improvement.

As a Space Planning Analyst you will report and communicate space planning and performance data for Kingfisher OEB (Own Exclusive Brands) ranges for all markets and Banners.

What's the job?

• Reporting to the Head of Merchandising, produce detailed and accurate space analysis to support planned implementation of new and updated OEB ranges through the range construction process
• Working in collaboration with the Visual Merchandiser – OEB to provide proactive and reactive space planning data and reporting on a regular basis
• Using in store planogram data and sales data to understand the changes in store space, ranging, Sales £ per LinM and GMROS over time
• Creating tactical space reports to identify areas of opportunity to improve OEB sales and space performance going forward
• Working with Visual Merchandiser to understand potential impacts of changes in Merchandising to space and performance using forecast data
• Using digital analytic tools to understand the customer online journey for a product category
• Maintain a relationship with all Banner Space Planning teams ensuring reporting data is aligned, accurate and up to date

What You'll Bring

• Retail Space Planning analysis and reporting – Blue Yonder CKB, Space & Floor Planning
• Experience in relevant reporting and analytical systems – MS Excel, Power BI, Google Analytics, Content Square
• Ability to analyse range data and make recommendations on potential improvements
• Understanding of commercial retail decision making

How We Work

We believe in flexibility and balance. Our hybrid model blends home working for focus with time spent connecting and collaborating - whether in our offices or at offsite locations. On average, around 60% of your time will involve in-person collaboration.

We value the perspectives new team members bring and encourage you to apply - even if you don’t meet 100% of the requirements.

What We Offer

An inclusive environment where your potential is limited only by your imagination. We encourage new ideas, support experimentation, and strive to create a workplace where everyone can be their best self. Find out more about Diversity & Inclusion at Kingfisher

We also offer a competitive benefits package and plenty of opportunities to stretch and grow your career. Scroll down below to find out more about our benefits.

Diversity & Inclusion

Our customers come from all walks of life - and so do we. We’re committed to ensuring all colleagues, future colleagues, and applicants are treated equally, regardless of age, gender, marital or civil partnership status, ethnicity, culture, religion, belief, political opinion, disability, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation.

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