Space Planning Analyst

Vestcom; Goodlettsville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Vestcom is seeking a Space Planning Analyst to manage planograms, store combinations and data reporting. You will ensure planogram integrity across departments and provide clear implementation guidance for stores in Goodlettsville, TN.

The role requires collaboration with category managers and client representatives, strong Excel skills, and the ability to translate strategies into actionable merchandising plans.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 1+ year in a business environment.
• Experience with JDA software systems desired.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate planograms and store combinations in the Space Planning system.
• Layout new/remodeled stores to support growth programs.
• Translate department strategies into category merchandise plans.
• Collaborate in category strategies and line reviews with client reps and merch managers.
• Create planograms and store layouts for seasonal merchandise plans.
• Maintain archives of category strategies and data from vendors.
• Ensure database is current with updated planogram files.
• Provide data and reporting to other departments as needed.

Skills

Excel

JDA software

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Communication

Prioritization

Education

High school diploma or GED

College degree preferred

Tools

JDA software

Job description

Job Description

The Space Planning Analyst manages planogram version / store combinations, store planogram assignments, and provides reporting and data analysis as needed. This role is accountable for the integrity of the planograms for their assigned department(s), ensuring the database is current, and for providing clear and precise direction for implementation of planograms in stores.

As an individual contributor, the Space Planning Analyst is an integral part of the unit’s workflow, has an awareness of unrelated activities, has no responsibility for supervising others, but must be able to interact at all levels of the organization, including senior management.

Location: 230 Long Hollow Pike Goodlettsville, TN. 37072

► Key Areas of Responsibility

• Develop accurate planograms with accurate merchandise data in Space Planning system for all required store / planogram combinations for analysis for category strategies, line reviews and any other reviews.
• Layout new / remodeled stores to support company growth program.
• Capture each department’s strategy and criteria and translate the information to category merchandise plans.
• Continually evaluate and identify opportunities within assigned departments to ensure maximum financial performance.
• Coordinate and participate in category strategies and line review sessions with Client Representatives and the respective divisional merchandise managers, using analytics to guide the most productive presentation of SKUs, balancing the need for visually impactful displays with the financial necessity of efficient inventory management.
• Create planograms and store layouts to support seasonal merchandise plans.
• Use space planning software to create and maintain shelf labels for use in the stores
• Maintain archives of category strategies and line reviews as well as data provided by vendors for the category strategies.
• Working with Space Planning Coordinators, ensure database is current with the most updated planogram files.
• Provide data and reporting as needed by other departments and systems.
• Ensures compliance with internal policies, procedures and internal controls in accordance with the Sarbanes- Oxley Act 2002 Section 404.

Qualifications

Qualifications

► Key Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 1+ years of experience working in a business-related environment required. College degree preferred
• Experience with JDA software systems highly desired
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel required
• Advanced analytical and critical thinking skills required
• Knowledge of store-level merchandising, retail analytical skills, and accurate writing/editing/proofing ability are desirable.
• Strong organizational skills and a detail oriented aptitude required.
• Must have strong oral/written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must be able to multi-task and prioritize workload; must be flexible and able to meet deadlines.
• Ability to embody and reflect Vestcom's core values

Additional information

► Additional Requirements

• Compliance with applicable Company policies maintaining a drug free workplace is required
• Compliance with all Company policies is required including all safety policies and procedures

► Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

► Management Disclaimer

Vestcom's Management reserves the right to revise, change or modify the duties and responsibilities of this position at any time to meet business and organizational needs. This position description may not list all duties for this position. The incumbent in the position may be asked to perform other duties. This position description is not a contract for employment and either the incumbent or Vestcom may terminate employment at any time, for any reason. ****

Additional Information

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected status.

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