Space Planning Analyst

Avery Dennison; La Vergne (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness benefits

Paid parental leave

401K eligibility

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Avery Dennison is hiring a Space Planning Analyst to manage planogram versions, store combinations, and reporting for department planograms. This role ensures data accuracy and clear direction for in-store implementation.

As an individual contributor, you will work with Space Planning Coordinators and merchandisers, developing accurate plans, layouts, and category strategies while maintaining current databases and supporting growth initiatives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; college degree preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with JDA software is highly desired.
• Strong analytical, writing and editing abilities with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate planograms for all required store combinations and analyses.
• Layout new/remodeled stores to support growth programs.
• Translate department strategies into category merchandise plans.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial performance within departments.
• Collaborate with client representatives and merch managers using analytics.
• Create planograms and store layouts for seasonal merchandise plans.
• Maintain shelf labels and ensure updated planogram files with coordinators.
• Provide data and reporting for other departments and systems.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and Sarbanes-Oxley controls.

Skills

Advanced analytical

Strong communication

Multi-tasking

Detail oriented

Store merchandising knowledge

Writing/editing ability

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

College degree preferred

Tools

Excel

JDA software

Job description

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company. We are Making Possible™ products and solutions that help advance the industries we serve, providing branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste and mitigate loss, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency and better connect brands and consumers. We design and develop labeling and functional materials, radio-frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital and offerings that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving industries worldwide — including home and personal care, apparel, general retail, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive — we employ approximately 35,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2025 were $8.9 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

At Avery Dennison, some of the great benefits we provide are:

• Health & wellness benefits starting on day 1 of employment
• Paid parental leave
• 401K eligibility
• Employee Assistance Program eligibility / Health Advocate
• Paid vacation and paid holidays

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company. We are Making Possible™ products and solutions that help advance the industries we serve, providing branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste and mitigate loss, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency and better connect brands and consumers. We design and develop labeling and functional materials, radio-frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital and offerings that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving industries worldwide — including home and personal care, apparel, general retail, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive — we employ approximately 35,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2025 were $8.9 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

At Avery Dennison, some of the great benefits we provide are:

• Health & wellness benefits starting on day 1 of employment
• Paid parental leave
• 401K eligibility
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program eligibility / Health Advocate
• Paid vacation and paid holidays

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.

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

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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Pre-employment Screening Notice:

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and productive work environment, Avery Dennison requires all final candidates to successfully complete a comprehensive background check and a drug screening. These checks are conducted post-offer and are a condition of employment. All results will be considered in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.