Space Planning Analyst II

Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

15% store discount

401(k) company match

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Sprouts Farmers Market is seeking a Space Planning Analyst II to manage and analyze performance data while collaborating with Category Managers to develop schematics for new stores, remodels, and category resets. You will build and maintain financial reports to track progress and support assortment decisions.

The role requires analytical thinking, strong communication, and the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 1+ year merchandising experience in natural foods or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Solid understanding of schematic development, assortment management, and retail implementation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and data analysis.
• Strong verbal and written communication, problem solving, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Category Manager and others to develop analytically driven, space-efficient schematics and maximize sales through space management.
• Use software to build and maintain accurate, optimized schematics.
• Conduct business analysis related to category reviews and performance of schematics.
• Analyze sales metrics to evaluate implemented schematics and communicate findings.
• Ensure timely completion of schematic changes in line with internal policies.

Skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Job Description

The Space Planning Analyst II will manage and analyze Sprouts Farmers Market performance data while working collaboratively with the Category Managers to develop schematics in assigned categories, new store locations, remodeled stores, category reset, and speed to shelf initiatives. This includes accommodating decisions for new and discontinued items, working closely with the Category Manager, and supplier partners. Analytical skill and experience developed in this role provide important insight into assortment performance and future modifications. The Space Planning Analyst II will develop and maintain financial and other reports to display progress of the department.

Overview Of Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Category Manager and others to develop analytically driven, fact based, space efficient, customer centric, and store friendly schematics.Assist in maximizing sales through the utilization of Space Management
• Software to build and maintain accurate optimized schematics.
• Perform business analysis and problem-solving activities related to category review processes.
• Analyze performance of implemented schematics based on sales metrics and reporting tools.
• Proactively perform quality reviews for the assigned area of responsibility to ensure accuracy and clear communication.
• Drive timeline deliverables for schematic execution.
• Ensure schematic changes are executed and are consistent with internal policies and procedures.
• Create opening product orders for new store development.
• Assist in developing databases that help streamline information flow from the Schematic Department to the Directors, Category Managers, stores, and vendor partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
• Minimum 1-year experience in Merchandising with experience in the Natural Foods industry; a combination of education and experience to be considered
• Strong knowledge of the fundamental concepts and processes to support schematic development, assortment management, and retail implementation
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, analytical and decision-making skills, and ability to work on cross-functional teams

Benefits

In addition to a rewarding career, Sprouts offers a comprehensive program to help support you and your family. These programs include:

• Competitive pay
• Sick time plan that you can use to support you or your immediate families health
• Vacation accrual plan
• Opportunities for career growth
• 15% discount for you and one other family member in your household on all purchases made at Sprouts
• Flexible schedules
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(K) Retirement savings plan with a generous company match
• Company paid life insurance
• Contests and appreciation events throughout the year full of prizes, food and fun!

Eligibility Requirements May Apply For The Following Benefits

• Bonus based on company and/or individual performance
• Affordable benefit coverage, including medical, dental and vision
• Health Savings Account with company match
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• Company paid short-term disability coverage
• Paid parental leave for both mothers and fathers
• Paid holidays

Get Paid Every Day!

Sprouts Farmers Market offers DailyPay - if you’re hired as an eligible employee, you’ll be able to transfer the money you’ve already earned at no extra cost, and get it the next business day, for free. We offer DailyPay so you don’t have to wait for payday to access the money you’ve already worked for. With DailyPay, you can see how much you’ve made every day and you can transfer your money any time before payday.

You can learn more by visiting https://www.dailypay.com/partners/sprouts-farmers-market/.

Why Sprouts

Grow with us!

If you have a passion for inspiring people and a flair for fresh food, consider applying for a job at Sprouts! With a focus on customer service, our neighborhood grocery stores offer high-quality, farm fresh produce, natural meats, plenty of scoop-your-own bulk goods and much more in a fun, friendly, old-fashioned farmer’s market setting. Come grow your career in healthy living with a fast-paced, rapidly growing company and teams that pride themselves on empowering others along their journey.

At Sprouts, we’re committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and caring workplace culture.

Our Team Member Resource Groups (TMRGs) Create Spaces For Connection, Support, And Growth. Every Team Member Is Welcome To Join One Or More Of Our Five Groups

• Inspiring Women at Sprouts
• Rainbow Alliance at Sprouts
• Sabor at Sprouts
• Soul at Sprouts
• Honored to Serve at Sprouts

Together, these groups celebrate diversity and empower our team to thrive.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Sprouts’ management reserves the right to amend and change duties, responsibilities, and requirements to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

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