Space Planning Analyst

A leading retail organization is seeking an experienced Space Planning Analyst / Space Planner to support an innovative merchandising initiative currently being developed for future public rollout. This is a unique opportunity to join a high-visibility project focused on retail merchandising innovation, collaborating with category management, merchandising, and senior leadership teams. This position is based onsite in Woodridge, IL.

• Create and maintain retail planograms using Blue Yonder Space Planning Software.
• Develop merchandising layouts that maximize product presentation and space efficiency.
• Build and test fixtures within an innovation center environment.
• Work hands-on with product samples and physical merchandising displays.
• Document planogram standards, merchandising specifications, and project updates.
• Partner closely with Category Management and Merchandising teams to execute strategic initiatives.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings and contribute to presentations for senior leadership.
• Support the development of approximately 400 planograms as part of a large-scale retail innovation project.
• Utilize Excel and Microsoft Office tools to organize data and support project documentation.

• 2-5 years of experience in space planning, retail merchandising, category management support, or a related field.
• Recent hands-on experience with Blue Yonder Space Planning Software (within the last 1-2 years).
• Ability to independently create planograms, fixtures, labels, and merchandising layouts within Blue Yonder.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUPs and other data management functions.
• Experience with both physical merchandising execution and merchandising documentation.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across multiple business functions.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.