(T) Space Planner

Foot Locker; Utrecht; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International team

Pension Plan

Holidays and flexible working

Employee Discount

Wellbeing programs

On-site facilities

Job summary

Foot Locker in Utrecht is seeking a Space Planner for a 6-month contract to bridge merchandising strategy with data‑driven space planning and planograms.

You will develop planograms, turn data into actionable insights, and support buying, merchandising, marketing, and store operations to optimize layouts and profitability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Business, Retail, Data Analytics, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in retail operations, merchandising, or data/space planning support.
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills with the ability translate data into insights to increase profitability and productivity.
• Experience with retail databases or space planning tools is a plus (Excel and SharePoint; basic Power BI knowledge).
• Experience in Adobe Illustrator or visual design tools is a plus.
• Core Competencies: detailed, cross-functional collaboration, teamwork, multi-priority management, communication, proactive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Data, Systems & Operations: Maintaining and updating store attribute data by ensuring accuracy and consistency of space across internal databases, layouts, systems and dashboards (Excel, SharePoint, etc).
• Space Planning & Analysis: Analyse store layouts, sales data, and market trends to identify optimization opportunities and prepare reports for cross-functional reviews.
• Visual Merchandising & Execution: Translate plans into visually compelling and shopper-friendly store layouts and check in-store execution.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Act as a link between head-office planning teams and store execution teams; collaborate with merchandising, VM, operations, and other stakeholders.

Skills

Space planning

Analytical skills

Data analysis

Excel

SharePoint

Power BI

Adobe Illustrator

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Excel

SharePoint

Power BI

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Overview

This is a temporary 6 month contract.The Space Planner connects merchandising strategy with advanced data and space planning to drive sales profitability and operation efficiency.From a product perspective the role will have to develop and manage the use of store planograms, to turn data gathered into actionable insights. These insights lead to increased productivity of Foot Lockers product assortments, better liquidation of aged inventory, reduction of markdown spend and support / advice with buying decisions.The role will work together with the product teams (buying, merchandising), marketing teams, and store operations to ensure good use of planograms.

Responsibilities

• Data, Systems & Operations
• • Maintaining and updating store attribute data by ensuring accuracy and consistency of space across internal databases, layouts, systems and dashboards (Excel, SharePoint, etc)
  • Support store clustering, inventory tracking, fixture mapping, sku/space reporting
  • Assist in planning, tracking and execution of space planning projects and initiatives
• Space Planning & Analysis
  • Support implementation of space planning strategies, guidelines, and floor plan layouts
  • Analyse store layouts, sales data, and market trends to identify optimization opportunities
  • Prepare reports and materials for cross-functional reviews and decision-making
• Visual Merchandising & Execution
  • Translate plans into visually compelling and shopper-friendly store layouts
  • Conduct compliance checks to ensure consistent in-store execution
  • Support in translating store requests by ordering and tracking hardware and fixtures
• Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Act as a link between head-office planning teams and store execution teams
  • Collaborate with merchandising, VM, operations, and other stakeholders

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Business, Retail, Data Analytics, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years experience in retail operations, merchandising, or data/space planning support
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills with the ability translate data into insights to data increase company profitability and productivity
• Experience with retail databases or space planning tools is a plus (Microsoft Excel and SharePoint; basic Power BI knowledge)
• Experience in Adobe Illustrator or visual design tools is a plus
• Core Competencies:
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
  • Ability to work effectively with all levels of management and with a wide variety of business partners
  • Able to work as part of a team and coordinate activities with other departments in an engaging way/ no silo mentality
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Natural ability to engage others into buying into a vision or a solution, while keeping an open mind to others opinions
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills
  • Structured, proactive and solution-oriented mindset

Benefits

• You will work in an ambitious international team.
• Recognition, inclusion and belonging in a diverse environment.
• Competitive Compensation package.
• Pension Plan.
• 25 holidays and flexible working.
• Summer flex hours, the ability to leave work early on Friday during the summer season.
• Travel reimbursement.
• Employee Discount on in-store and online products.
• Learning & Health/wellbeing programs.
• Discounted Collective Health plans.
• Casual Sneaker Culture.
• On-site fitness center, basketball court, football pitch and Prayer Room.
• Canteen for lunch.
• Activities organized by our Social Committee.

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