Space Planning & Merchandising Manager I

H-E-B

San Antonio (TX)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

H-E-B in San Antonio is seeking a Manager Space Planning / Merchandising to lead a team of Analysts supporting space management, plan-o-grams, and merchandising changes across stores. You will ensure alignment with BDM/buyer strategies, maintain accuracy of space plans, and build strong relationships with Store Partners and procurement teams.

You will drive strategic merchandising programs, identify improvement opportunities, and mentor Partners to deliver high-quality service and results at

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or comparable experience in a business-related field.
5+ years of experience in retail space planning / execution
5+ years of experience in consumer-packaged goods sales
3+ years of experience leading, managing, and developing teams
Experience analyzing complex sales and profitability at macro or micro level
Experience working in JDA Space Planning software or comparable plan-o-gram software
Experience in inventory management systems
Experience reviewing BI systems and syndicated data reports to make business decisions
Experience implementing comprehensive merchandising programs

Responsibilities

Leads employment-related decisions, sets department strategy, and mentors Partners.
Manages complex merchandising projects from conception to implementation.
Drives continuous improvement of merchandising processes and tools aligned with business plans.
Provides input on trends, plans, and merchandising programs to meet sales and profit goals.
Establishes productive relationships with Procurement, Forecast and Replenishment, and Store Partners.
Ensures timely, accurate direction, communication, and feedback to teams.
Supports development and execution of space planning and merchandising objectives.

Skills

Leadership experience

Project management

Communication skills

Negotiation

Space planning

Retail space planning

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

JDA Space Planning software

Plan-o-gram software

Inventory management systems

BI systems

Job description

Responsibilities

The Space Management Team, known as Shelf Edge at H-E-B, coordinates with Merchandising, Pricing, and Advertising, and collaborates with Procurement, Forecast and Replenishment, suppliers, and brokers. Shelf Edge works closely with retail Store operations to plan and execute all in-Store space management assortment / merchandising changes, price image, tags, and marketing programs.
As a Manager I Space Planning & Merchandising, you'll lead and develop a team of Analysts who each support a business area of responsibility. You'll monitor and verify that plan-o-grams accurately reflect Business Development Manager (BDM) / Buyer strategies and are completed in a timely manner. You'll collaborate and build strong business relationships with stakeholders, including BDMs / buyers, Forecast and Replenishment, Stores, and the vendor community.
Once you're eligible, you'll become an Owner in the company, so we're looking for commitment, hard work, and focus on quality and Customer service. 'Partner-owned' means our most important resources--People--drive the innovation, growth, and success that make H-E-B The Greatest Omnichannel Retailing Company.

Do You Have a

HEART FOR PEOPLE... willingness to identify, develop, and retain a strong, diverse Team?
HEAD FOR BUSINESS... ability to consider all relevant information, and others' input / ideas to determine the best solutions?
PASSION FOR RESULTS... drive to execute processes and plans that deliver desired results by turning business objectives into goals, plans, and actions?

We Are Looking For

experience in retail, merchandising, consumer-packaged goods, or plan-o-grams / space planning systems
leadership experience, managing / developing a team

What is the work?

Leadership / Management

Spends the majority of time making employment-related and business decisions, or effectively recommending such decisions (including department-related strategies, hiring, promoting, disciplining, rewarding) or otherwise engaging in resolving Partner-related matters
Focuses on Partner development and goal-setting
Establishes expectations related to timeline compliance, consistency, accuracy, and efficiency of tasks / assignments; delivers timely and accurate direction, communication, and feedback
Mentors / develops Partners; understands others' individual strengths and areas of opportunity to help facilitate personal and professional development
Ensures timeline-driven tasks and responsibilities are accomplished
Establishes productive working relationships with Procurement, Forecast and Replenishment, and Store Partners; communicates and influences at all levels of management
Applies knowledge of merchandising-related principles, practices, and procedures related to complete difficult assignments

Project Management / Continuous Improvement

Manages complex merchandising special projects and new initiatives from conception to implementation
Identifies / implements ways to streamline, standardize, and institutionalize processes
Develops / implements merchandising processes and tools that focus on H-E-B business plans
Continuously monitors processes and systems to identify potential issues, training gaps, or opportunities for improvement

Strategy

Provides input, analysis, and recommendations regarding trends and plans to ensure sales and gross profits meet goals; proactively identifies / resolves issues
Provides input to develop and plan merchandising programs to increase sales

What is your background?

Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, finance, information systems, or a related field, or comparable experience
5+ years of experience in retail space planning / execution (e.g., store operations, merchandising, space management, pricing, procurement, software applications, communications, or signs and tags)
5+ years of experience in consumer-packaged goods sales
3+ years of experience leading, managing, and developing teams
Experience analyzing complex sales and profitability at a macro or micro level
Experience working in JDA Space Planning software or comparable plan-o-gram software
Experience in inventory management systems
Experience reviewing Business Intelligence systems and syndicated data reports to make business decisions
Experience implementing comprehensive merchandising programs

Do you have what it takes to be a fit as a Manager Space Planning / Merchandising at H-E-B?

Comprehensive working knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures related to merchandising
Comprehensive working knowledge of space planning methodologies, processes, systems
Advanced project management and conflict-management skills
Advanced verbal / written communication skills
Advanced negotiation and influencing skills
Leadership and mentoring skills
Ability to manage large-scale projects from conception to implementation; adaptability

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