FLOOR PLANNING ANALYST

Responsibilities

• Create store-specific floor plans within JDA Floor Planning and Category Management software.
• Maintain prototype plans and support new stores and remodels.
• Execute quality control measures for merchandise floor plans ensuring accuracy of store assignments, compliance with strategic vision and/or corporate standards.
• Assign and validate planogram/store assignments for assigned business areas to ensure accurate store/item authorizations which drive inventory authorizations.
• Participate in special store projects, new store reviews, expansions, and department resets as applicable to the assigned business area.
• Communicate and collaborate with Space Planning Analysts to ensure project deliverables are met in accordance with the timeline, presentation standards and category criteria.
• Provide deep analytical analysis using Floor Planning and CKB (JDA), looking for opportunities to develop a customer centric approach to the merchandise floor plans.
• Build and maintain collaborative partnerships with Merchandising, Inventory and Store Operations teams.
• Support merchandising plans; act with a strong sense of urgency to anticipate customer’s needs; take responsibility to find lasting solutions to difficult problems.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in JDA Floor Planning and Category Management software.
• Knowledge of JDA Space Planning is a bonus.
• 2-4 years of related work experience, including project management, retail operations, and visual merchandising.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Suite including: Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word.
• A plus if proficient in AutoCAD or Revit computer design program.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Business or related field.

Preferred Education, Experience, and/or Credentials

• JDA certifications.
• Experience in a tier 1 retailer’s floor plan development process.
• Project management experience.

Competencies & Attributes

• Ability to manage multiple projects and strong organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail and sound problem solving skills.
• Ability to absorb technical information, understand implications and translate into actionable results.
• Ability to make informed decisions quickly, based upon a combination of analysis, experience, wisdom and judgment.
• Focus on continual process improvement with the capability to make recommendations to maximize workflow efficiencies.
• Exceptional Analytical Skills and diligent about taking action based on findings.
• Strong Presentation, Verbal and Written Communication Skills.
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and to think outside the box.
• Ability to facilitate conflict resolution.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• This will be a hybrid role required to be onsite at the corporate office on specified days.
• The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated.
• The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking, standing, bending, and occasionally requires carrying, moving and setting up of computers, for example desktops, monitors, printers, and other small hardware in the testing lab.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and outstanding benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life Insurance, paid vacation and sick days, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement and 401(k) with company match.
• Associates of SBH may take advantage of our in-house salon with complementary services and a varied selection of food options at our corporate campus.
• Also, featured at our corporate campus, is both a Sally Beauty and CosmoProf Professional onsite store, where associates enjoy a great merchandise discount!