Senior Space Planning Analyst

The Senior Space Planning Analyst will be responsible for analysis, insights, recommendations, and execution of Space Planning as part of category business reviews for designated merchandising categories.  This person should be seen by merchants as a leader on visual presentation, space productivity, and assortment optimization.  The Senior Analyst will work collaboratively with Merchandising to develop assortment plans and schematics in assigned categories, new store locations, remodeled stores, category reset, and speed-to-shelf initiatives. This includes accommodating decisions for new and discontinued items, working closely with the Category Manager, and supplier partners. The Senior Space Planning Analyst will develop and maintain financial and other reports to track and report progress of the department. In addition, the Senior Analyst will serve as a subject matter expert of the space planning software and help provide mentorship to the broader team of analysts.

• Collaborate with Category Manager and others to develop analytically-driven, fact-based, space efficient, customer centric, and store friendly schematics. Aim to drive and maximize sales/productivity through optimizing space and assortment.
• Perform analysis on assortment performance for assigned categories and make recommendations to stakeholders to improve assortment productivity.
• Partner with cross functional team to perform analysis and provide recommendations on existing categories, identifying incremental opportunities to drive the business
• Utilize software to build and maintain accurate optimized schematics.
• Analyze performance of implemented schematics based on sales metrics and reporting tools.
• Proactively perform quality reviews for the assigned area of responsibility to ensure accuracy and clear communication.
• Proactively identify opportunities for capability development (tools, analytics, process) that align with leadership priorities.
• Ensure schematic changes are executed and consistent with internal policies and procedures.
• Assist in developing databases that help streamline information flow from the Schematic Department to the Directors, Category Managers, stores, and vendor partners.
• Serve as a liaison between Sprouts and schematic software vendors, and identify system issues
• Help facilitate teaching and training to the schematics team on new innovations including the creation of job aids.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field is preferred.
• Merchandising/Assortment planning experience including management, assortment planning, financial planning, item planning, location planning, category management
• Strong knowledge of the fundamental concepts and processes to support schematic development, assortment management, and retail implementation
• Experience with Space/Assortment Planning tools such as RELEX, JDA/Blue Yonder
• Proven ability to translate data into insights and insights into action
• Demonstrated success in leading efforts to maximize space productivity
• Analytical mindset with detail orientation and entrepreneurial work ethic – in short, a “general athlete”
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, analytical and decision-making skills, and ability to work on cross-functional teams

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In addition to a rewarding career, Sprouts offers a comprehensive program to help support you and your family. These programs include:

• Competitive pay
• Sick time plan that you can use to support you or your immediate families health
• Vacation accrual plan
• Opportunities for career growth
• 15% discount for you and one other family member in your household on all purchases made at Sprouts
• Flexible schedules
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(K) Retirement savings plan with a generous company match
• Company paid life insurance
• Contests and appreciation events throughout the year full of prizes, food and fun!

Eligibility requirements may apply for the following benefits:

• Bonus based on company and/or individual performance
• Affordable benefit coverage, including medical, dental and vision
• Health Savings Account with company match
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• Company paid short-term disability coverage
• Paid parental leave for both mothers and fathers
• Paid holidays

Get Paid Every Day!

Sprouts Farmers Market offers DailyPay - if you’re hired as an eligible employee, you’ll be able to transfer the money you’ve already earned at no extra cost, and get it the next business day, for free.  We offer DailyPay so you don’t have to wait for payday to access the money you’ve already worked for. With DailyPay, you can see how much you’ve made every day and you can transfer your money any time before payday.

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Grow with us!

If you have a passion for inspiring people and a flair for fresh food, consider applying for a job at Sprouts! With a focus on customer service, our neighborhood grocery stores offer high-quality, farm fresh produce, natural meats, plenty of scoop-your-own bulk goods and much more in a fun, friendly, old-fashioned farmer’s market setting.  Come grow your career in healthy living with a fast-paced, rapidly growing company and teams that pride themselves on empowering others along their journey.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Sprouts’ management reserves the right to amend and change duties, responsibilities, and requirements to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

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