Space Planning Analyst

## Space Planning Analyst Apply locations:
IL - Oak Brooktime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
REQ-33050
** The Job
** The
** Space Planning Analyst
** is responsible for maintenance and documentation of planograms to support Ace recommended assortments. Position is a collaborative role with Category Analysts, Merchandising, and Store Planning to ensure planograms are “retail-ready” upon publication.
* ** Category Scope:
** Space Planning Analyst will have ownership of various categories of product, ranging in complexity across all Ace domestic and EJD channels.
* ** Visual Merchandising:
** Space Planning Analyst will be responsible for upholding visual merchandising standards.
* ** Analytics/Efficiency** –Space Planning Analyst will leverage Blue Yonder Space Planning reports, tables and highlights to support POG analysis.  This role will also be responsible for POG efficiency and accuracy.
** What you’ll do
*** Responsible for the development of display standards that follow Category Management and Merchandising Strategies by engaging customers, stimulating sales and generating margins.
* In conjunction with the Category Management Analysts, develop POGs that follow fundamental retail strategies while challenging traditional methods.  Constantly look for display methods that improve the model while maintaining the integrity of the POG set.
* Responsible for building POGs within our warehouse facility and model store. Responsible for documenting and publishing planograms, images, recommended quantities, all planogram & product attributes for use on ACENET, with Shelf Management Services, and in stores.
* Work cross functionally with Category Management, Merchandising, Retail Operations and Retail Development to ensure that the proper tools and training are developed to successfully support corporate initiatives.
* Stay current with the marketplace and understand how trends can impact Ace’s business approach.  Store visits and seminar/trade show attendance calendar should be scheduled throughout the year to stimulate thought ... i.e. “is there a better way?”
* Collaborate with the Category Management Analysts to analyze the performance of changes made.  Understand the impact of the change, what has driven and contributed to success and use that information to improve the store model.
* Utilize Blue Yonder Space Planning to develop POG reporting, highlights, tables and tools that provide the Category Analyst with POG productivity data that will support their category insights.
* Communication and understanding of how and why we merchandise is key to our retailers, Field Staff and internal partners. The space planning analyst is expected to uphold these standards as well as effectively communicate them to key stakeholders.
* Provide ongoing maintenance of all planograms, ensuring accuracy of images, dimensions, fixtures and assortment updates.
** What you need to succeed
**** Experience and Technical Requirements
*** Bachelor’s Degree with 5+ years of experience in Space Management
* Demonstrated understanding of industry trends at retail
* Demonstrated understanding of interior retail design, consumer behavior, product placement, margin recognition and fundamental merchandising techniques
* Strong Visual Merchandising skills with the flexibility to adapt to Shopper behavior variations across departments and categories.
* Ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously
* Ability to work cross-functionally among multiple departments
* Ability to work and think independently
* Ability to communicate effectively verbally and written to various levels of corporate and retail management (e.g., manager through VP and store associate through owner)
* Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
* Experience with Blue Yonder Space Planning and Category Knowledge base (CKB formerly IKB) modules required
* Experience with Blue Yonder Floor Planning and Assortment Optimization a plus
* Must be able to lift 30lbs            #LI-JK1
** Compensation Details:**$76300 - $95500 Per Year
** Why should you join our team?
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