Space Planning & Merchandising Manager I

Responsibilities

• Executes merchandising strategies, provides localized solutions reflecting store specific needs
• Analyze sales trends, inventory management, and shopper patterns to inform space planning decisions, ensuring sales and gross profits are meeting goals, while detecting and resolving problems as they occur
• Collaborate with merchandising, supply chain, and store operations teams, providing tactical expertise to align layouts with business objectives
• Executes Merchandising special projects and new initiatives; recommends improvements
• Leverages tools, processes, and analytical skills to support capability growth

Qualifications & Key Requirements

• 2+ years Experience in a retail environment, with exposure to store operations, merchandising, inventory practices, and managing budgets
• Broad knowledge of principles, practices and procedures related to merchandising to complete difficult assignments
• Strong conflict management skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong project management skills
• Ability to communicate at all levels of management and partners

Education

• A related degree or comparable formal training, certification, or work experience

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• Function in a fast-paced, office environment
• Travel by car or plane with overnight stays
• Work extended hours; sit for extended periods
• Occasionally lift 20 lbs or more

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Partner encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.