Senior Category Space Planner 40k to 45k
Permanent
Santry, Dublin
The Senior Category Space Planner, Reporting to the Group Head of Procurement, will work on brand development and will partner with the merchandising team to give strategic direction, sets objectives, drive change and monitors results, as well as build a close link between regions, retail, e-com and head office to fulfill consumer needs by creating the framework for profitable assortments.
Tasks and Responsibilities
DRIVE brand and product KPIs to increase profitability and efficiency
STRENGTHEN consumer brand and product experience by incorporating consumer insights into assortment building while at the same time creating merchandising plans
REVIEW EPOS data and other market information to devise strategies that grow the business
DECIDE on store space allocations and plan product/collection initiatives to attract, connect & engage the consumer
MANAGE store planaograms, monitor and assess category management implementation and make recommendations to increase profitability
FACILITATE cross-divisional communication and alignment to ensure clarity to end consumers and work collaboratively with Retail Buyer and Marketing Manager
The Ideal Candidate
- Highly analytical and commercially focused with ability to analyse EPOS sales and margin data and use same to inform decisions on stock ranging and planograms
- Minimum 2 years experience in category space planning / merchandising role
- Experience using macro space planning software tools (e.g. Spaceman) and Microsoft Office essential
- Flexibility to work in a fast moving and creative environment
- Proficiency at Microsoft RMS EPOS an advantage
If you would like to learn more about this role please call Maria on 01 603 5073, if you would like to apply, please see below:
