Manager, Space Planning – POGs

Responsibilities

• Oversee the execution of space planning initiatives, providing hands‑on project management and coordination to ensure successful delivery of space‑related projects.
• Play a key role in optimizing workspace utilization, aligning planning efforts with organizational goals, and driving innovative solutions for our physical environments.
• Lead and manage space planning and analytics projects to ensure high‑quality deliverables.
• Supervise and develop team members through training, performance evaluations, and goal tracking.
• Analyze data to generate strategic insights and client‑ready presentations with actionable recommendations.
• Collaborate across Space Management, Analytics, and Sales teams to support category reviews and client initiatives.
• Represent the team at client meetings, addressing shelving issues and sharing success stories.
• Oversee the creation of presentation materials, including planograms, financials, and performance reports, leveraging automation tools.
• Build strong client relationships by understanding their needs and delivering tailored space management solutions.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, with 5–7 years in space management or space technology solutions; experience in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry strongly preferred.
• Proven leadership experience managing teams with diverse skill sets and levels of expertise.
• Advanced proficiency in Blue Yonder (formerly JDA), Apollo or similar platforms, Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with Power BI is a plus.
• Experience working with syndicated data sources such as Circana/IRI and ACNielsen.
• Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to independently conduct data mining using CPG math concepts.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to manage multiple projects independently, ensuring timely delivery.
• Solid background in data analysis and space management systems, with a working knowledge of the supporting technologies.

• Space planning
• Project management
• Data analysis
• Data mining
• CPG math concepts
• Analytics
• Presentation creation
• Performance evaluation
• Goal tracking

• Leadership
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Client relationship management
• Problem solving
• Organizational skills
• Training and development
• Strategic thinking