Space Planning Analyst I - Beer Category As a Space Planning Analyst I, youll translate business development managers / buyers strategic vision into clustered or Store-specific plan-o-grams that meet sales and productivity goals. Youll operate the space planning systems, and use clustering and assortment tools. Once youre eligible, youll become an Owner in the company, so were looking for commitment, hard work, and focus on quality and Customer service. Partner-owned means our most important resourcesPeopledrive the innovation, growth, and success that makes H-E-B The Greatest Retailing Company. Do you have a: **HEART FOR PEOPLE **willingness to train others? HEAD FOR BUSINESS skills to apply analytics and project management to meet objectives? **PASSION FOR RESULTS **drive to support timely projects through completion? We are looking for: - a bachelors degree in business, marketing, finance, information systems, or a related field - experience in retail, merchandising, consumer packaged goods, or plan-o-grams / space planning systems What is the work? Analytics: - Analyzes / evaluates space planning processes and activities - Applies proficient knowledge of JDA Space Planning plan-o-gram (POG) software systems - Operates / analyzes JDA software clustering tool data results and output - Creates Category Knowledge Base (CKB) reports - Applies comprehension of AutoCAD, Revit, and JDA Floor Planning documentation - Prepares / operates H-E-B assortment tool; presents data to Business Development Managers (BDMs) / Buyers - Performs financial analysis of categories to assist BDM / Buyer, Store, Merchandiser in making valid POG-related product decisions; captures sets created by the BDMs / Buyers for Store refresh execution - Imports / exports space planning software POG and financial details to help analyze business decisions - Builds, identifies, and validates all fixtures to be executed in POGs - Accurately captures product attributes and merchandising information (e.g., product dimensions, description, size, unit of measure, presentation, capacity, item status, etc.) - Manages primary section allocations by Store, for assigned categories - Monitors / corrects daily exceptions; coaches peers on corrective actions - Creates communication document for Store merchandising execution - Serves as subject matter expect on merchandising and assortment to BDMs / Buyers in assigned area of responsibility Project Management: - Participates in special projects from end-to-end, based on assigned category / department - Leads physical resets; documents and recaps results / findings - Manages new item placements (NIP), including form and POG recap verification - Participates in new Store POG support projects - Participates in process improvement initiatives Training: - Develops / administers training materials for new processes and technology - Coordinates training events for department, Stores, and client groups - Serves as advisor to Space Planning regarding policies, processes, procedures, and applications What is your background? - Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, finance, information systems, or a related field, or comparable experience - 2+ years of experience in retail space planning / execution (e.g., store operations, merchandising, space management, pricing, procurement, or software applications) - 2+ years of experience in consumer packaged goods sales - Experience mentoring / training peers and subordinates - Experience analyzing sales and profitability at a macro or micro level - Experience creating Category Knowledge Base (CKB) reports - Experience in inventory management systems - Experience working in JDA Space Planning software, or comparable plan-o-gram software (preferred) - Business Intelligence (BI) systems (preferred) Do you have what it takes to be a fit as an H-E-B Space Planning Analyst I? - Comprehensive working knowledge of space planning software, planograms, inventory management systems, Business Intelligence (BI), syndicated data sources (IRI, ACNielsen), and creation / use of Intactix Knowledge Base (IKB) reports - Strong written / verbal communication and presentation skills - Strong PC skills, including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook), and software programs / applications required by the job - Strong analytical and project management skills - Strong organization and time-management skills - Negotiation and influencing skills - Ability to manage multiple priorities and shift focus between projects / tasks; attention to detail - Ability to meet pre- and post-implementation timelines - Ability to manage moderate-scale projects from conception to implementation - Ability to work with minimal supervision - Ability to train and mentor others Can you - Function in a fast-paced, retail, office environment - Travel by car or plane with overnight stays - Sit / stand for extended periods - Occasionally lift 20 lbs or more - Work extended hours --- PROC3232 **Primary Location: **US-TX-San Antonio **Work Locations: ** **Job: **Shelf Edge **Organization: **H-E-B **Schedule: **Full-time **Job Type: **Standard **Job Posting: **Sep 27, 2018, 8:45:10 PM **Shift: **Variable Hours