Space Planning Analyst

Space Planning AnalystEarn: $50,000 / yearBenefits:Health InsuranceDental InsuranceVision Insurance401K program with Company matchEmployee Assistance ProgramPrescription drug discountsEmployee discountsAnd more!This is a hybrid role that requires in office work in the Goodlettsville, TN office several days per week based on business and project needs.About Driveline: Driveline Retail Merchandising is the largest non-broker agency in the United States with over 14,000 associates. We service CPG and Retailer's merchandising needs while being backed by best-in-class project management, space management, and analytic technology tools to ensure our Client's success. With our experience, expertise, and efficiency, Driveline routinely delivers Client's initiatives quickly, accurately, and on time. We have a unique mix of high ROI execution and technology opportunities to drive sales. These offerings, paired with the highest level of customer service and the best execution team in the industry, give our clients the best opportunity for success.Summary: The Space Planning Analyst plays an instrumental role in business processes by working with buyers and vendors to develop versioned merchandise planograms based on store clustering, layout, and size. They will be responsible for managing planogram version/store combinations, store planogram assignments, and providing reporting and data as needed for use by other departments and systems. The Space Planning Analyst will participate in the seasonal planning process by developing example planograms and store layouts. The Space Planning Analyst, will also be accountable for maintaining the integrity of planograms for assigned department(s), ensuring the database is current with the most updated versions, and providing clear, precise direction for the implementation of planograms in the store(s). This individual will use space planning software to create and maintain shelf labels for use in the store(s). The Space Planning Analyst will work collaboratively with assigned buyers to coordinate data flow into and out of the planogram system during merchandise review, while applying analytical data analysis to provide recommendations on placement and space allocation of merchandise to ensure that planograms support the goals of the business. The Space Planning Analyst will also be responsible for merchandise layout and design of new and remodel stores to help support company growth goals. This individual will work with their business partners to support company goals, store brand vision, and category strategies. They will provide information and report to buyers and management as needed.Essential Duties:Maintain accurate planograms with up-to-date merchandise data in the Space Planning system for all assigned store/planogram combinations for analysis of category strategies, line reviews, and any other reviews.Layout new/remodel stores to support company growth initiatives.Coordinate and participate in category strategies and line review sessions with Customer Representatives and the respective divisional merchandise managers by using analytics to guide the most productive presentation of SKUs, while balancing the need for visually impactful displays while honoring the financial needs of efficient inventory management.Create planograms and store layouts to support seasonal merchandise plans.Maintain archives of category strategies and line reviews, as well as data provided by vendors for category strategies.Requirements:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.Education and Experience Requirements:A high school diploma or equivalent requiredTwo years prior experience in space planning or floor planning software (Pro/Space, Spaceman, Apollo)Retail merchandising work experience requiredBachelor's degree in a related field preferredKnowledge of store-level merchandising, retail analytical skills, and accurate writing/editing/proofreading abilities are desirable*Waiting period and eligibility criteria apply for benefit programs.*