Space Planning and Category Analytics Manager Job at Meijer (Grand Rapids)

Retail Space Planning Analyst

The Retail Space Planning Analyst role involves optimizing store layouts and pro...

Location

United States , Charlotte, NC

Salary:

Not provided

Circle K

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Merchandising, Business, Retail, Analytics or related field
Minimum 3 years of work experience, with at least 2 in CPG Category Management or Retail Space Planning
Proven track record of optimizing product placement, contributing to category growth and performance
BlueYonder / RELEX or Spaceman space-planning experience (certification is highly desired)
Strong analytics background, with a demonstrated ability to seek and use a variety of data (first party, syndicated, etc.) to elevate the space planning function
Strong communication skills, with strong ability to synthesize, simplify and communicate complex ideas
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, OneNote, Word, etc.)
Experience working with floor-planning teams and software is an advantage
Ability to thrive in a hybrid environment (on-site and virtual), with teams located remotely
Flexibility around working hours required, working with teams across time zones

Job Responsibility

Using space planning software (RELEX) to develop and maintain planograms that align with category strategies and merchandising objectives
Analyze sales data and consumer trends to optimize space allocation and product placement across various categories
Monitoring and assessing the effectiveness of on-shelf / in-store placement strategies and making necessary adjustments to improve category performance
Acting as space management software expert/power user, having the ability to train other people
Supporting the execution of space management projects, including design, measurement, pre- and post-project analysis and presentation of results
Working cross-functionally with Category Management, Merchandising, Supply Chain, and Operations, among other partners, to ensure alignment with business goals
Conducting competitive analysis and staying updated on industry best practices to continuously improve space planning strategies
Providing training and support to store teams on planogram compliance and implementation
Maintenance of space planning resource library/repository for the category(ies) under their responsibility

What we offer

Competitive Group Benefits Program: Complete benefits packages (medical, dental, vision etc.)
401K plan
Stock Purchase Plan
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts on food and fuel
Recognition and Rewards programs
Mentorship Program for career growth
Vibrant workplace culture
Winning Culture - Fortune 500 company and Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award Winner

Fulltime

Manager, Merchandise Planning

At Disney Consumer Products, we inspire imagination around the world and are com...

Location

United States , Kissimmee

Salary:

Not provided

Disney

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5+ years’ experience in merchandise planning or financial analysis
Accessories and apparel experience preferred
Demonstrated experience leading teams, developing talent, building morale, and inspiring and aligning the team around clear, achievable objectives
Demonstrated strong responsibility, ownership, and pride in delivering quality results and understanding business impacts
Demonstrated strong analytical skills in forecasting and open-to-buy management
Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships across merchandising teams
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Proven ability to synthesize data into a concise story, then develop and present fact-based insights and recommendations to various levels of leadership
Strong organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines, handle multiple priorities, and perform job responsibilities accurately while working in a fast-paced, changing environment
Self-starter with natural curiosity and the ability to deal with ambiguity

Job Responsibility

Lead a team responsible for the development of Merchandise Category Plans including short-term weekly forecast, long-term monthly forecasts, and annual operating plans
Drive the business with accountability to revenue and cost of goods
Manage pre & in season planning, including forecasting and inventory open-to-buy management to drive growth and profitability
Build high team morale and group commitment
Provide leadership, guidance, and motivation to a high-performing team
Manage multiple tasks, prioritize activities, and establish deadlines and work plans to achieve end goals
Translate business performance drivers and metrics into insightful analysis and recommendations to influence merchandise direction
Understand and evaluate white space opportunities for the business
Identify pricing and liquidation opportunities for your division to manage inventory liability
Ensure teams understand and utilize the tools available to purchase, analyze, and react to business trends

What we offer

health and savings benefits
educational opportunities
special extras that only Disney can provide

Fulltime

Floor Planner

The Floor Planner is responsible for creating compelling store layouts grounded ...

Location

United States of America , Tempe

Salary:

Not provided

Circle K

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business, retail, analytics or related field
At least three years of work experience in retail floor planning or related field (store operations, retail merchandising, category management, etc.)
At least one year of experience with a floor- and/or space-planning tool such as JDA/Blue Yonder, RELEX, Apollo, Spaceman, 3DVR, or another related, commonly used technology
Has strong project management and time management capabilities
AutoCAD / drafting experience
Power BI / analytics software experience
Has familiarity with syndicated data (Nielsen, IRI, SPINS, etc.) and digital category management tools
Possesses analytical and problem-solving skills
Contributes seamlessly to cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, deadline-orientated environment
Willingness for travel (10-20%) to local markets/stores but is comfortable in a hybrid environment (in store, on-site and virtual)

Job Responsibility

Using company standards, creates and maintains customized floor plans using RELEX software for all store types, including existing stores, new stores, remodeled stores, and prototype stores
Acts as subject-matter expert on floor-planning tools
Develop store layouts employing company/industry best practices in space allocation, product placement, and customer flow best practices
Works closely with merchandising and space-planning teams to ensure accuracy of plans
Contributes to the maintenance of accurate merchandise categories and fixture libraries
Understands how to utilize shopper insights and analytics to optimize category and set sizes and adjacencies
Able to measure/evaluate floor plan and/or merchandise-planning effectiveness and offer improvements as needed
Able to provide clear, easy-to-understand reporting on the success of macro space efforts
Gains local insights through direct retail field experience to complement other data/analytics to create truly differentiated customized local floor plans
Acts as seamless, eager, and trusted member of cross-functional team both at local store and centrally to ensure execution of plans and company strategic goals

Fulltime

Project Manager

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Project Manager to advance North ...

Location

Canada , Toronto

Salary:

Not provided

Circle K

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Merchandising, or related field (Master’s degree preferred)
3–5 years of experience in CPG, retail merchandising, or strategy consulting
Strong project management skills, with proven ability to manage multiple priorities, track progress, and deliver results under tight timelines
Familiarity with assortment planning, product mix optimization, and space planning concepts in a multi-unit retail environment
Ability to deal well with ambiguity, complexity, change and pace. Comfortable managing multiple projects and tasks, prioritizing amongst them
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with strong ability to synthesize and simplify complex ideas into compelling presentations
Analytical mindset with an ability to think broadly, refine questions, and develop strategic frameworks and executional approaches
Category Management and Project Management (Scrum) experience a plus
High proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Power BI, PowerPoint, Word)
Ability to travel up to 10% (including international)

Job Responsibility

Manage assortment projects end-to-end, including scoping, planning, resourcing, risk management, and progress tracking
Act as project lead and liaison between Global Tech, Data & Analytics, and Merchandising teams to design and implement assortment planning tools and data-driven processes
Translate business needs into clear requirements, working closely with stakeholders to prioritize enhancements and ensure solutions meet merchandising and operational goals
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration, engaging Business Unit leaders, Category Managers, and Store Operations to drive adoption of assortment tools and ways of working
Support testing and validation of new assortment approaches, capturing learnings and integrating improvements into processes and systems
Develop project updates and executive-ready presentations, communicating progress, risks, and recommendations to leadership
Partner with Global Merchandising Excellence team to integrate new assortment tools and practices into Category Management and Merchandising Analytics training programs
Champion a data-driven mindset, embedding assortment analytics into decision-making processes across the merchandising community
Coordinate with the broader Merchandising Capabilities team (Pricing, Promotions, Space, and Analytics) to ensure consistency and integration of capabilities

What we offer

Group Insurance Program: Stay healthy and happy! Our plan provides you with the flexibility to choose coverage that best meets your needs and add optional insurance (health and dental care, long-term disability, life insurance, health spending account)
Pension Plan: Plan for your future and retire with peace of mind with our pension plan, helping you build a secure financial future
Share Purchase Plan: Invest in your future and share in our success with our employee stock purchase plan, allowing you to become a shareholder of Couche-Tard/Circle K
Paid Time Off: Recharge and rejuvenate with paid time off, including vacation days, sick days, and personal days to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
Employee Discounts: Enjoy exclusive discounts on our products and services, making it even easier to fuel up and stock up on your favorite goodies
Training and Development: Grow your skills and advance your career with access to ongoing training and development opportunities, including workshops, seminars, and online courses
Recognition and Rewards: We celebrate our team's achievements and milestones with a range of recognition programs, rewards, and incentives to show our appreciation for your hard work and dedication
Mentorship Program: Take your career to new heights with our mentorship program, where seasoned professionals provide guidance, support, and valuable insights to help you reach your full potential
Scholarship Program: Invest in your education and future success with our scholarship program, available not only to our employees but also to their children. We're committed to supporting your lifelong learning journey and empowering you to achieve your academic and career goals

Fulltime

National Account Manager

At Joseph Joseph, we are driven by a simple yet powerful belief — that intellige...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

Joseph Joseph

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Established experience within a similar sales environment, operating at a National Account Manager level or Buying background
Proven track record of achieving business development and revenue growth
Experience of implementing sales plans, developing customer account plans and JBPs and managing budgets
Excellent communication and negotiation skills with the ability to influence at all levels whilst providing a quality customer orientated approach
Demonstrate excellent analytical, planning, problem solving, presentation and organisational skills
Proactive, ambitious and results oriented
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Occasional travel within the UK

Job Responsibility

Meet and exceed all KPIs for your customer account portfolio
Maintain and grow existing accounts and other selected customers
Effectively manage all new product launches to drive initial listings and maximise availability and revenue growth
Devise and execute comprehensive and cost-effective account plans, JBP’s and promotional plans and regularly review with each individual key account
Monitor and report on competitor activity in the market, identify changes and emerging trends in customer and consumer buying patterns
Deploy category management principles to ensure fair share of space in-store and online for our core range and NPD
Collaborate with other internal departments on customer projects to ensure we maximise our return on investment and act as a best-in-class commercial function
Complete all specified administration including business plans, reports, promotional proposals, presentations, evaluations and pricing controls
Enhance the Company profile through undertaking a range of promotional activities to include attendance at relevant trade shows and exhibitions

What we offer

Competitive salary and holiday allowance
Company performance related bonus
A pension contribution
An exclusive staff discount
24/7 healthcare appointment support
Hybrid working – 3 days in office & 2 days from home and flex start/finish times
External private employee wellbeing support
Access to Perkbox
Volunteer days
Team Recognition scheme

Fulltime

Group Format and Design Manager

Overall accountability for Bestway Retail’s Retail Formats, Store Designs and Ma...

Location

United Kingdom , Dunnington

Salary:

Not provided

360 Resourcing Solutions

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum 5 years Retail experience
Focus in Space Management & Optimisation
Focus in Category Management & Merchandising
Focus in Store Design and / or Development
Strong knowledge of the Total Grocery Market including Symbol Channel
Ability to comprehend detailed commercial and financial information
Ability to identify opportunities for growth and development
A detailed eye for retailing standards
Full detailed knowledge of CPOS/EPOS including interrogation of data
Specialist in Retail, with a strong Category and Commercial acumen

Job Responsibility

Manage BESTWAY RETAIL store formats, macro space & store layouts function
Create a clear Formats + Macro Space plan and strategy
Own, implement and manage the store design and sign-off process
Develop and lead a team of high performing Retail Design Managers
Analyse and report on linear space by format, store & industry trends
Align BESTWAY RETAIL formats, macro space & design principles, to the UK marketplace
Produce compelling Formats, Macro-Space, Design guidelines and share with wider stakeholders
Review & update guidelines at defined periods
Track, review and report store performance pre and post launch
Continually assess the marketplace for key trends and competitor positioning

Fulltime

Category Assortment Planner

The Category Assortment Planner is responsible for developing and executing cate...

Location

United States , Grand Rapids

Salary:

Not provided

Meijer

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Merchandising, or a related field
3+ years of experience in merchandising, buying, or category management
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret sales data and market trends
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Proficiency in assortment planning and merchandising software
Demonstrated strength at presentation to varying levels of leadership
Detail-oriented with strong organizational and project management skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities

Job Responsibility

Develop comprehensive category assortment plans based on market analysis, sales data, and consumer trends
Identify product gaps and opportunities within the current assortment
Collaborate with buyers and merchandisers to select products that align with the company's strategic objectives
Balance the mix of products to ensure a diverse and appealing assortment for customers
Conduct and deliver space to sales analytics to deliver on shelf availability customer metrics, inclusive of item capacity and inventory management
Build physical test sets to showcase changes at shelf
Produce core planogram recommendations
Project governance of category transition milestones
Facilitate implementation of market research to understand industry trends, competitive landscape, and customer preferences
Familiar with data solutions such as Nielsen, IRI, dunnhumby and Placr. Ai

What we offer

Weekly pay
Scheduling flexibility
Paid parental leave
Paid education assistance
Team member discount
Development programs for advancement and career growth

Fulltime

Category Strategy Manager

The Category Strategy Manager is responsible for shaping and executing the strat...

Location

United Kingdom , Chiswick Park

Salary:

Not provided

pladis

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, or a related field
Understanding and experience of the UK FMCG market
Proven understanding of category management principles and execution, including a broad numerical & analytical background
Ideally minimum 2 years category management (or commercial / commercial operations) experience
Strategic mindset - capable of transforming brands from products into compelling consumer experiences and scalable growth platforms
Proven ability to analyse complex data sets and turn them into clear and useful insights which translate into actionable strategies
Story Telling - Strong communication, presentation & influencing skills with a proven record of delivery
Good relationship building skills with partners
Proficient knowledge of data sets spanning but not limited to JDA, Nielsen, Kantar, Dunnhumby
Strong influencing and stakeholder management skills

Job Responsibility

Develop Category Vision & Strategies
Work with the Head of Category Strategy to create our category vision in priority categories such as Savoury, Sweet and Confectionery
Help to define the strategic role of each category within the portfolio, including innovation, pricing, and promotional architecture
Support the creation & execution of multi-year category strategies aligned with business objectives and customer needs
Develop Category Growth Drivers with clear narrative for Cat Dev to take externally to customers
Setting Consistent Standards & Narratives
Setting Point of Purchase Standards by channel & category via the creation of category playbooks
Influence macro space positively for pladis categories directly with key customers, and with CatDev to execute across channels and retailers
Develop POV narrative for major Macro retail challenges (eg LHF / GLP-1)
Provide customer-centric Shopper narratives aligned to pladis plans for CatDev to tailor by customer

What we offer

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform key job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment

Fulltime

Space Planning and Category Analytics Manager

Meijer

Location:
United States , Grand Rapids

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