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P.L. Marketing, Inc. · 2 days ago

Space Planning Analyst

Newport, KY

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

P.L. Marketing, Inc. is seeking a Space Planning Analyst to execute the Kroger Company’s space management and assortment process. This role involves developing planograms and enhancing the shopping experience while positively impacting sales and margins for assigned categories.

MarketingRetailSales

Responsibilities

Develop expertise in assortment and planogram development to enable Kroger to reach their sales goals and stated objectives

Utilize data from syndicated sources such as 84.51 and IRI to support category objectives

Capacity to learn the JDA/Blue Yonder software for planogram development

Assist in quality assurance pre and post planogram publishing for each category update

Execute every step of the KOMPASS process; develop efficiencies on an ongoing basis and constantly contribute to the process including presentation creation, project tracking, etc

Ability to execute category assortment and flow changes in our model store

Communicate with internal and external departments as needed to execute planograms as requested

Qualification

Planogram developmentData analysisJDA/Blue Yonder softwareMicrosoft OfficeInitiating actionWork standardsLeadership skillsOrganizational skillsTeam collaborationCommunication skillsCustomer focusDecision makingAdaptabilitySelf-starter

Required

4 year degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Proficient Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint

Experience functioning in a corporate office environment

Strong leadership and organizational skills

Capability to collaborate with others and contribute effectively to a team

Highly motivated self-starter who can work with minimal supervision

Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, prioritize and multi-task

Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Must be able to remain standing/sitting for several hours at a time

Must be able to lift 10-30 lbs. occasionally

Adaptability – maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements or cultures

Building Strategic Working Relationships – developing and using collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals

Building Trust – interacting with Kroger employees, customers and suppliers in a way that gives Kroger Division and Corporate Management confidence in one's intentions and those of the organization

Communication – clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in the English language

Customer Focus – making Kroger customers and their needs a primary focus of one's actions; developing and sustaining productive relationships with Kroger employees as well as the suppliers that we represent

Decision Making – identifying and understanding issues, problems and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints and probable consequences

Inclusion – appreciating and leveraging the capabilities, insights and ideas of all individuals; working effectively with individuals of diverse style, ability and motivation for a direct effect on business results

Initiating Action – taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive; generating innovative solutions in work situations

Self-Starter – working the majority of the time without direct supervision; prioritizing, organizing and completing workload accurately within allotted time period

Work Standards – setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed