Job Description
Job Title : Manager, Space Planning Analytics
The Manager, Space Planning Analytics is responsible for developing strategic merchandising concepts and planning core product assortments. This role involves creating planograms across all trade channels and customers, and developing innovative fixture and graphic elements to enhance brand presence in stores, driving sales and profitability.
Key Responsibilities
- Utilize Prospace software to create merchandising and planogram solutions for sales and profitability growth.
- Collaborate with sales and brand marketing teams to analyze item-level performance trends and develop optimized assortments.
- Lead assortment optimization analytics to maximize productivity at the point of purchase.
- Work with marketing and creative teams to design in-store graphics and signage to optimize brand awareness.
- Lead the design and development of retail in-store merchandising fixtures.
- Manage execution of seasonal planogram conversions and maintain visual merchandising libraries.
- Conduct strategic assortment analytics and financial modeling to balance core items and new product introductions.
- Perform additional duties as required by management.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in design or related field preferred.3-5 years of experience in Visual Merchandising with planogram development experience.Experience as a vendor to retailers such as Walmart is preferred.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Proficient in JDA Merchandise Management System & Space Planning.Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).Strong analytical capabilities with experience in SKU-level data analysis.Excellent communication and organizational skills.Strategic thinking and decision-making abilities.Ability to work with cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects.Proactive and customer-focused with a strong creative skillset.Ability to travel up to 25%.