Description and Requirements
Work Location: Majority of remote, only go to office when manager requests
Position Type: Contract, 6 Months (potential for extension)
Location: Mississauga, ON
Compensation Range: 24$/hr - 27$/hr
Our client, in the multinational retail industry, seeks a space planner.
Responsibilities:
- The Space Excellence Merchandising Initiatives Planner is responsible for providing centralized services to: providing support for all merchandising initiatives including planogram as well as floorplan builds.
- Responsible for creation and management of all Modular Relay Schedules, on behalf of core
- Actively supports Merchandising and broader organizational Strategic initiatives requiring analysis and/or modifications to category and/or modular space, including intake and assessment of requests, scoping, preparation of hand-off documents, and liaising with Core Space Planner or 3rd party vendor support where necessary.
- Communicates and produces outputs that reflect strong business acumen and capacity to manage multiple priorities. Draws insights from data and translates into action, with an ability to negotiate and influence decisions.
- Maintains working knowledge of market, category, brand, and consumer trends in order to provide insights during planogram build process.
- Actively engages in process improvement to identify and action enhancements to Space Excellence efficiency, quality, and cross-functional ways of working.
Qualifications:
- Minimum qualifications
- Minimum Education Required College Certificate or Diploma
- Minimum Years of Experience Required 1 - 2 years in retail
- JDA Certification (Considered an Asset)
- JDA Floor Plan and Space Planning experience and expertise (Considered an Asset)
- Strong analytical & business acumen
- Ability to effectively communicate, negotiate, and influence
- Strong team player
- StroProficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt accordingly
All interested applicants who meet the qualifications listed above are invited to submit a resume by clicking "Apply Now".
The indicated pay range for this position is a good-faith estimate based on the qualifications necessary for the position, including experience, training, and other considerations permitted by law. Additionally, it is emphasized that the pay band mentioned herein is the one established by the client company. Factors that may be used when making an offer may include a candidate’s skills, experience and geographic location, the expected quality and quantity of work. Most candidates will start at the bottom half of the pay range, with the upper end reserved for candidates with extensive experience and skills and who live in geographic markets commanding a higher starting pay. An employee’s pay history will not be a contributing factor where prohibited by local law.
This information is subject to change and serves as a general guideline for compensation discussions. Actual offers may vary based on specific circumstances and company policies.