Merchandise Space Planner

The Merchandising Space Planner plays a key role in executing the Company’s Merchandising strategy. This role collaborates closely with Merchant teams, Store Operations, Safety, Loss Prevention, Inventory, and Marketing to deliver effective planograms and in-store presentations that drive strong results.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Create, execute and update planograms both physically and in our software across all categories supporting all stores in line with the overall space merchandising strategy of the organization.
• Develop planogram guides and instructions in our space planning software to clearly communicate to retail associates how to build the planogram in their store.
• Analyze sales data and product information both pre and post set to develop, recommend and execute merchandising strategies
• Work closely with Merchant teams to understand product roadmaps and collaborate on overall space merchandising strategy
• Create merchandising strategies and guides for stores that are relevant to their specific layouts, markets and needs.
• Establish relationships with Store Operations teams to be a resource for merchandising solutions
• Partner with fixture design team on solutions to better utilize space within the store
• Maintain product data integrity for all items as it relates to planogram process
• Additional duties as assigned by management

Scope

• Staff supervision and development: No
• Decision making: Provides data for decision support
• Travel: Up to 10%
• Flex Designation: Local

Education and Experience

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree Preferred

Years of Experience

• 3-4 years of Space Planning and Merchandising within retail industry is preferred.

Skills

• Effective presentation and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to absorb technical information and translate into actionable results
• Ability to effectively collaborate with both corporate and retail field associates
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
• Refined critical thinking and analytical skills
• Ability to problem solve and think quickly on your feet to develop effective solutions
• Excellent time management and planning skills, organized with the ability to multitask, exceptional follow up skills and able to meet deadlines
• Ability to make decisions quickly, based upon a combination of analysis, experience, wisdom and judgment
• Results-oriented. Ability to execute and carry out strategic and operational plans.

Physical Requirements
General office environment requiring ability to:

• Stand, walk, sit for extended periods of time.
• Speak and listen to others in person and over the phone and video conferencing.
• Use keyboard and read from computer screen and reports.
• The ability to lift up to 15 lbs.

Safety

• Must be able to perform this job safely in accordance with standard operating procedures and good manufacturing practices, without endangering the health or safety of self or others.

We’re a 45 year-old, $8 billion national tool retailer with the energy, enthusiasm, and growth potential of a start-up. We have over 1,600 stores in 48 states across the country and are opening several new locations every week. We offer our customers more than 7,000 tools and accessories, from hand tools and generators to air and power tools, from shop equipment to automotive tools. We provide our customers with the right tool for the right job at the right price, always delivering quality and value.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $61,800 – $92,700 depending on location, knowledge, skills, education and experience. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits to Associates (and their families) such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability. Eligible Associates are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Associates will accrue paid time off up to 236 hours per year (inclusive of PTO, floating holidays, and paid holidays). Paid sick time up to 80 hours per year unless otherwise required by law.