Space Management Planner

About the role

We are seeking a Space Management Planner to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of merchandising principles and retail operations, along with experience using JDA Space Planning software.

Responsibilities

• Create layout drawings using automated space management software such as JDA Space Planning
• Analyze the need for POG changes and varying footages for category revisions
• Allocate fixture space based on current sales, inventory turn, sales potential, and customer friendliness
• Achieve data integrity of all planograms and planogram assignments
• Maintain visual merchandising standards for both inline and promotional displays
• Ensure accuracy of fixture and sign quantification on planograms for roll-outs
• Work effectively with a cross-functional team to coordinate projects for implementation of new merchandise presentation
• Provide labor estimates for all merchandising projects and allocate on the store master calendar for scheduling
• Collaborate with the Store Design group to ensure all POGs/Displays are appropriately placed on the floorplans and correct POGs assigned
• Create, publish and release the store specific Monthly Promotional Planner that defines secondary locations and display of product for promotional, ad, seasonal and impulse merchandise
• Collaborate with the VMSD team on the design, testing and implementation of all new displays and prototype layouts for assigned categories
• Develop and determine appropriate course of action for all merchandise presentation projects
• Partner with appropriate members of the category management team to ensure a collaborative and consistent approach is taken towards the business strategies and/or imperatives
• Assist the Merchandise Management group with making sound business decisions, both strategic and tactical in nature

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Marketing (preferred)
• Minimum 1 year experience using JDA Space Planning or other space management software
• Working knowledge of Microsoft products including Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, etc.
• Excellent trouble-shooting and problem solving skills as well as strong creative merchandising skills

Qualifications

• Product knowledge, understanding of inventory principles, interpersonal, analytical and project management skills are required
• The ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously, exercise patience and diplomacy in all situations is necessary

Benefits

See Petco Total Rewards for a more detailed overview of our benefits, including health and financial benefits, 401K, incentives, and PTO.

Pay

$47,400.00 - $78,700.00 per year

Schedule

Flexible

Skills

High school diploma or GED, Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Marketing (preferred), Solid understanding of merchandising principles and retail operations, Working knowledge of Microsoft products including Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, etc., Excellent trouble-shooting and problem solving skills as well as strong creative merchandising skills

Benefits

See Petco Total Rewards for a more detailed overview of our benefits, including health and financial benefits, 401K, incentives, and PTO.

Pay

$47,400.00 - $78,700.00 per year

Schedule

Flexible