Senior Space Analyst

NAPA; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

GPC is seeking a Space Analyst to design and optimize retail planograms and floor plans in line with corporate standards. You will work in our Atlanta area lab, using JDA and AutoCAD to translate space data into actionable layouts that improve sales, GMROI, and customer experience.

The role requires 5 years in planogram design within retail, strong data skills, and the ability to train peers. A hybrid schedule is offered; up to 2 days remote weekly and occasional travel may occur.

Qualifications

• 5 years of retail experience creating/designing planograms.
• Experience with JDA planogram software and AutoCAD.
• Strong SQL, Excel and data visualization skills.
• Ability to translate financial data into space optimization.
• Experience in a high-volume retail environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Designs and updates planograms and floor plans.
• Manages planogram data; produces reports for stakeholders.
• Trains Space Analysts on best practices and JDA usage.
• Builds floor plans aligned with retail standards using JDA/AutoCAD.
• Creates planogram orders and ensures data sync with POS.
• Responds to field requests with data-driven recommendations.
• Supports space utilization analysis and financial reporting.

Skills

Retail space planning

Data analysis

Communication

Training/Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

JDA Planogram Software

AutoCAD

SQL

Excel (LOOKUP, PivotTables)

Power BI/Tableau

Job description

Position Mission:Space analyst contributes to retail success by developing retail shelf planograms and floor plans that improve financial, operational and customer outcomes. The role involves a mix of analytic reporting, tactical execution of category strategies, and physical work building planograms in our test lab.Position Performance Measures:Designs effective planograms and floor plans based on customer centric principles.Supports the Category Management Process with financial analysis of space performance.Grows retail sales and gross profit for space and inventory.Responsibilities:Assigns Planogram updates/builds to other Space Analysts based on workflow.Peer reviews all completed planograms by Space Analysts prior to Manager review of POGs.Pulls and organizes planograms data, such as sales, GMROI, etc. to make available to Category team, Merchandising Manager, and Director of Retail ImplementationTrain Space Analysts in best practices and use of JDA planogram software.Maintains planogram tracking documents such as Planogram calendar and POG status Kanban board.Business owner for the Retail Merchandising site – coordinates with IT for management and improvementsBuild and maintain accurate floor plans inline with retail program standards using JDA software and AutoCAD.Develop recommendations for floor plan layouts utilizing knowledge of top performing planograms while adhering to strategic directives and consideration of the inherent compromises needed in space allocation.Work with the store implementation team to deliver floorplans for projects within the schedule of the reset team.Create planogram orders for stores and ensure the relevant data is successfully transmitted to the POS system.Respond to field requests for changes, updates and recommendations to existing store layouts utilizing financial performance data.Support category management process by providing planogram analytic reports to key stakeholders.Arranges aesthetic pleasing planogram based on category and customer decision tree including layout flows, blocking, and segmenting.Derives and analyzes performance data to determine the best use of linear space. Makes recommendations to the product team regarding grade cuts and core ranges based on fiscal data.Establishes and follows laws and rules regarding safety elements including dangerous goods adjacencies, effective lifting heights, fixture integrity requirements, and interior graphics.Experience, Education, and Abilities:5 years of retail experience creating or designing planograms.4-year degree from an accredited university.2+ years’ experience working with space planning products such as JDAExperience working in a high-volume retail or consumer goods environment.Working knowledge of AutoCAD softwareWorking knowledge of SQL and database relationshipsWorking knowledge of Microsoft suite and Intermediate proficiency using Microsoft Excel; LOOKUPS, IF statements, Pivot Tables etc.Experience using data visualization tools (Qlik, Tableau, Power BI etc.)Ability to understand the link between financial, operational, and customer tradeoffs.High level of financial acumen and demonstrated ability in developing financial reports pertaining to space usage in both planograms and floor plans.Strong communications and influencing skills.Ability to publicly speak in training environments.Demonstrated accountability and responsibility for independent judgment and successful outcomes.Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously to meet deadlines.Work is performed in a typical office environment.Hybrid working plan is available; minimum of 2 days per week work from home most weeks20-30% of weekly hours will be spent working in the retail lab physically building planograms.Travels less than 5% of the time.Not the right fit? Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by joining our Talent Community on jobs.genpt.com or create an account to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.