POSITION SUMMARY: The Space Planning Analyst is responsible for analyzing and interpreting information from various internal and external sources to provide insight for optimizing space and assortment in the store to align with the company strategy.  Works cross functionally with Visual Merchandising, Product Merchandising, Space Planning and the Construction and Design teams on related assortment and space planning issues.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provides recommendations for all micro and macro space allocations at a store-specific level.  This includes current floor plans, new stores, remodels, and anything relating to store prototypes.  Utilize performance data, customer demographics, assortment optimization and store segmentation, and provide recommendations for space allocation based on findings.  (35%)
• Partners with Visual and Product Merchandising during Product Line Reviews.  Responsible for providing detailed analysis at the category and item level illustrating expansion and contraction opportunities to optimize the sales volume within the four walls of the store.  Produce Floor Heat Maps showing space productivity seasonally, or as requested by management. (35%)
• Conduct year-over-year analysis on planogram and macro performance to ensure appropriate space allocation based on optimizing performance, capacity requirements and store sales per square foot. Provide recommendations to the Merchants that identify potential opportunities to improve productivity of space and sku performance. (20%)
• Works with stores on requested floor plan changes.  Use qualitative and quantitative data to discover key trends and insights and to determine optimal space recommendations for each merchandising category in each store, to maximize sales and margin return on space.  Responsible for coordinating and communicating space change strategies and tactics with key stakeholders.  (10%)
• ALL OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

       Preferred Degree:  Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Design, Visual Merchandising, Business or related field       

       Experience:   2-4 years in project management, retail operations and visual merchandising

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY:

• Must be proficient at compiling various amounts of raw data and preparing insight and recommendations that are actionable and executable.
• At least 2 years of experience in JDA Floor & Space Planning and Category Management software or other relevant space management technology.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Possess working knowledge of AutoCAD
• Ability to manage multiple projects and strong organizational skills is preferred

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:   Not applicable

Bass Pro Shops is an equal opportunity employer.  Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.