Senior Space Planning Analyst - Hybrid & Lab Focus

NAPA Auto Parts; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work plan

Access to retail lab

Job summary

GPC is seeking a Space Analyst to develop and update planograms and floor plans, aligning with category strategies to drive sales and gross profit. You will analyze space performance, prepare analytics, and collaborate with the Category Management Team.

The role includes building planograms in our test lab, mentoring Space Analysts, and coordinating with IT for site improvements. A 4-year degree and 5 years of retail planogram experience are required.

Qualifications

• 5 years of retail experience creating or designing planograms.
• 4-year degree from an accredited university.
• 2+ years' experience with space planning products such as JDA.
• Experience in high-volume retail or consumer goods environment.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD software.
• Working knowledge of SQL and database relationships.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; LOOKUPS, IF statements, Pivot Tables.
• Experience using data visualization tools (Qlik, Tableau, Power BI).
• Ability to understand financial, operational, and customer tradeoffs.

Responsibilities

• Assigns planogram updates/builds to other Space Analysts based on workflow.
• Peer reviews planograms before manager review.
• Pulls and organizes planogram data (sales, GMROI) for stakeholders.
• Train Space Analysts in best practices and JDA usage.
• Maintain planogram calendars and Kanban boards.
• Oversee Retail Merchandising site with IT for improvements.
• Build and maintain floor plans using JDA and AutoCAD.
• Develop floor plan layouts aligned with program standards.
• Deliver floor plans for projects with store implementation.
• Create planogram orders and ensure data reaches POS systems.
• Respond to field change requests with data-backed recommendations.
• Provide planogram analytics to stakeholders.
• Work in office; hybrid plan: 2 days WFH; 20-30% lab time; travel <5%.

Skills

Planogram design

Public speaking

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Training/mentoring

Space planning

Data visualization

Excel (LOOKUPS, Pivot Tables)

SQL

Tableau/Power BI/Qlik

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

JDA

AutoCAD

SQL

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Qlik

Job description

GPC is seeking a Space Analyst to develop and update planograms and floor plans, aligning with category strategies to drive sales and gross profit. You will analyze space performance, prepare analytics, and collaborate with the Category Management Team.

The role includes building planograms in our test lab, mentoring Space Analysts, and coordinating with IT for site improvements. A 4-year degree and 5 years of retail planogram experience are required.