Space Planning Analyst

OpportunityThe Space Planning Analyst manages planogram version / store combinations, store planogram assignments, and provides reporting and data analysis as needed. This role is accountable for the integrity of the planograms for their assigned department(s), ensuring the database is current, and for providing clear and precise direction for implementation of planograms in stores.  As an individual contributor, the Space Planning Analyst is an integral part of the unit’s workflow, has an awareness of unrelated activities, has no responsibility for supervising others, but must be able to interact at all levels of the organization, including senior management.   Key Areas of ResponsibilityDevelop accurate planograms with accurate merchandise data in Space Planning system for all required store / planogram combinations for analysis for category strategies, line reviews and any other reviews.Layout new / remodeled stores to support company growth program. Capture each department’s strategy and criteria and translate the information to category merchandise plans.Continually evaluate and identify opportunities within assigned departments to ensure maximum financial performance.Coordinate and participate in category strategies and line review sessions with Client Representatives and the respective divisional merchandise managers, using analytics to guide the most productive presentation of SKUs, balancing the need for visually impactful displays with the financial necessity of efficient inventory management. Create planograms and store layouts to support seasonal merchandise plans.Use space planning software to create and maintain shelf labels for use in the storesMaintain archives of category strategies and line reviews as well as data provided by vendors for the category strategies. Working with Space Planning Coordinators, ensure database is current with the most updated planogram files.  Provide data and reporting as needed by other departments and systems.Ensures compliance with internal policies, procedures and internal controls in accordance with the Sarbanes- Oxley Act 2002 Section 404.