Category Development – Specialist – Floor Planning

Responsibilities
Merchandise and create store layout for use with Blue Yonder Floor Planning software.

Create New, remodel and relocation stores within BY Floor Planning that best represent the physical space as it relates to the CAD drawings received by division real estate.
Represent the sales floor as well as office space, back room, restrooms, décor area, etc. to replicate electronically the actual physical space occupied by these elements.
Gain and maintain alignment with key stakeholders on Category merchandising standards/rules and initiatives.

Run financial reports to assist in the decision-making process for placement of category planograms on the sales floors.

By using data mining tools such as Micro Strategies determine priority categories and sizes that best represent the potential sales for each store layout.
Review and update floor plans as new projects, merchandising initiatives, category changes, and strategic priorities are introduced, ensuring space allocations remain optimized and aligned with business goals.

Maintain Blue Yonder Floor Planning database, fixture library and output templates.

Create and maintain JDA Fixture Library for gondola, wall, display and racks for use with Floor Planning.
Ownership of Data integrity within Floor Planning.
Template revision and creation with variations for size and configuration.
Lead the creation of Floorplan layout document(s) for in store field personnel to use as a setting tool with schematic of category planograms placement.

Address any email coming in from the field.

Monitor the group email for any concerns or issues from the field.
Qualifications
Required:

Bachelors degree and/or 5+ years in Corporate Retail or related field.
High Proficiency in BY Floor Planning software. Examples include building layouts from scratch, space performance analysis and Category merchandising standards/rules.
Microsoft office utilization (Word, Excel and Power Point)
Expertise in fixture variations and manufacturers.
Candidate should possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong computer, analytical, project management and motivation skills required.

Preferred:

Masters degree in Business
Extensive merchandising/layout experience in a corporate retail environment
CAD – Computer Aided Design expertise or certification
Project Management related to defining scope, coordinating tasks, ensuring stakeholder alignment and implementing changes
Blue Yonder Data Manager experience
Blue Yonder Space Management experience
Proficient in MicroStrategy and Business Objects.