Micro Space Planner

Some of what you will do:

This position is focused on coordinating, designing, reviewing, analyzing and implementing of merchandise assortments.

Specifically, You Will:

Merchandise Planning 70%

•    Work with the DVP, Visual Merchandising, Space Planning Manager, and Category Management teams to develop planograms that appeal to how the customer wants to shop the category, are easy for stores to execute and maintain and prove to entice customers to purchase products.
•    Create planograms using Blue Yonder based space management software for all products in permanent categories and temporary display locations to maximize sales and optimize inventory investment.
•    Incorporate department merchandise presentation standards, company financial objectives, category strategy and Merchandising//Visual/Vendor/Store input in the development of planograms.
•    Partner with Category Management team to work within the defined micro space planning process and timelines, and ensure all key planogram elements (e.g. signage, demo units and fixtures) are delivered on time and on budget
•    Recommend target inventory levels in accordance with department and company guidelines.
•    Prepare store communications for operations in relation to planogram updates and additions.  Respond to operation/store inquiries regarding all aspects of planogram implementation and issues
•    Visit stores to get feedback on merchandise side of the business.
•    Support store reflows, renovations, store targeted tests and new store initiatives through creation of planograms, updating of store layouts and maintenance of Planogram database.
 

Reporting 30%

•    Maintain planogram database and various resources on intranet site.
•    Partner with Category Management team to collect planogram related data to support category reviews.
•    Analyze planogram productivity to determine need for planogram revisions.
•    Review and resolve store feedback related to planogram releases to ensure optimal execution.

Some of what you need:
•    Post-secondary education or equivalent experience.
•    SQL experience an asset
•    Strong knowledge and experience in Auto-Cad software 
•    Macro space planning experience is required
•    Planogram software experience is an asset
•    Advanced PC skills within a MS Office environment (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
•    Strong communication skills, with the ability to influence and communicate across functions and at senior levels.
•    Minimum 1-2 years of experience with a large retailer. 
 

Some of what you will get:
•    Associate discount
•    Health and Dental benefits
•    RRSP/DPSP
•    Performance bonuses
•    Learning & Development programs
•    And more...
 

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