Job Information
Avery Dennison Space Planning Analyst in Goodlettsville, Tennessee
Company Description
Vestcom is the industry leader in technology-driven shelf-edge solutions for Retailers and CPGs. Our data-integrated media solutions drive sales and loyalty, engaging shoppers where it matters most – the point of decision. Our patented innovation has been trusted by top retailers for more than 30 years to drive productivity and profitable growth. For our growing team of over 1000 employees, Vestcom offers the stability of an established company with the entrepreneurial spirit and fast-paced environment of a start-up.
Vestcom’s core values are at the heart of our organization, representing our fundamental beliefs and serving as our guiding light in for how we conduct business and interact with each other.
OUR TEAMS - Our colleagues and our client define our team.
OUR INTEGRITY - Our colleagues and clients rely upon us to deliver.
OUR INGENUITY - Our colleagues and clients look to us for unique solutions.
OUR PERFORMANCE - Our colleagues and clients team with us to win.
Vestcom is a standalone business unit of Avery Dennison, a Fortune 500 leader in materials science and packaging materials. Learn more at www.vestcom.com.
Job Description
Opportunity
The Space Planning Analyst manages planogram version / store combinations, store planogram assignments, and provides reporting and data analysis as needed. This role is accountable for the integrity of the planograms for their assigned department(s), ensuring the database is current, and for providing clear and precise direction for implementation of planograms in stores.
As an individual contributor, the Space Planning Analyst is an integral part of the unit’s workflow, has an awareness of unrelated activities, has no responsibility for supervising others, but must be able to interact at all levels of the organization, including senior management.
► Key Areas of Responsibility
Develop accurate planograms with accurate merchandise data in Space Planning system for all required store / planogram combinations for analysis for category strategies, line reviews and any other reviews.
Layout new / remodeled stores to support company growth program.
Capture each department’s strategy and criteria and translate the information to category merchandise plans.
Continually evaluate and identify opportunities within assigned departments to ensure maximum financial performance.
Coordinate and participate in category strategies and line review sessions with Client Representatives and the respective divisional merchandise managers, using analytics to guide the most productive presentation of SKUs, balancing the need for visually impactful displays with the financial necessity of efficient inventory management.
Create planograms and store layouts to support seasonal merchandise plans.
Use space planning software to create and maintain shelf labels for use in the stores
Maintain archives of category strategies and line reviews as well as data provided by vendors for the category strategies.
Working with Space Planning Coordinators, ensure database is current with the most updated planogram files.
Provide data and reporting as needed by other departments and systems.
Ensures compliance with internal policies, procedures and internal controls in accordance with the Sarbanes- Oxley Act 2002 Section 404.
Qualifications
► Key Qualifications
High school diploma or GED and 1+ years of experience working in a business-related environment required. College degree preferred
Experience with JDA software systems highly desired
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel required
Advanced analytical and critical thinking skills required
Knowledge of store-level merchandising, retail analytical skills, and accurate writing/editing/proofing ability are desirable.
Strong organizational skills and a detail oriented aptitude required.
Must have strong oral/written and interpersonal communication skills.
Must be able to multi-task and prioritize workload; must be flexible and able to meet deadlines.
Ability to embody and reflect Vestcom’s core values
Additional Information
The salary range for this position is $51,000 - $54,000/ year.
The hiring [base salary / wage rate] range above represents what Avery Dennison reasonably expects to pay for this position as of the date of this posting. Actual salaries will vary within the range, and in some circumstances may be above or below the range, based on various factors including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant skills, experience, education and training, and location, as well as the job scope and complexity, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel required for the position, which may change depending on the candidate pool. Avery Dennison reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
► Additional Requirements
This position is located in Nashville, TN
Compliance with applicable Company policies maintaining a drug free workplace is required
Compliance with all Company policies is required including all safety policies and procedures
► Supervisory Responsibilities
None.
► Management Disclaimer
Vestcom’s Management reserves the right to revise, change or modify the duties and responsibilities of this position at any time to meet business and organizational needs. This position description may not list all duties for this position. The incumbent in the position may be asked to perform other duties. This position description is not a contract for employment and either the incumbent or Vestcom may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.
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