Planner, Space & Business Sys

Overall Job Summary

This position is responsible for planning, designing, developing, and launching efficient business systems in support of core Store Planning functions and processes. This position will manage Store Planning’s systems and projects, interact with IT, steer Category Knowledge Base (CKB) functionality for the chain, and act as Store Planning’s in-house subject matter expert as it pertains to Space Planning, Floor Planning, Assortment Optimization, CKB, Web Publisher, Space Automation and supporting business processes. The incumbent will work closely with the Space Planners, Fixture Procurement and Retail Store Planners to conceptualize, investigate, develop and document functional specifications for technical enhancements, programs and business processes, to ensure the highest possible level of data integrity.  This role requires a broad understanding of organizational processes and software applications as well as how different applications interact with each other.
 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Min 5%)

• The Business Systems Planner will be accountable for meeting with Director of Store Planning and end users to define business requirements and system goals, as well as identify and resolve system issues
• Stay cognizant and knowledgeable of application functionality, interfacing and on-going enhancements for the purpose of analyzing the effectiveness and efficiency of existing systems and developing strategies for improving or further leveraging the business systems
• Manage the Space Planning and Floor Planning system(s) including configuration, security, libraries, reporting, phase updates, and rollouts. Maintain the integrity of the data warehouse and system operations, including backup strategies and business continuity
• Build and support automated workflows across multiple platforms using VBA, C#, and SQL 
• Administrative duties within Workfront, a project management tool, which supports the entire Merchandising organization’s sales driving initiative plans as well as new store opening schedule, Marketing initiatives, and Merchandise Presentation long term strategic goals.  Builds new process timelines and reporting functionality within the tool to support ongoing improvement
• Act as business lead role in design sessions in prototyping new systems for the purpose of enhancing business processes and information flow. Create process models, specifications, diagrams, and documentation to provide suggested direction to management, as well as identifying and reporting risks associated with all proposed solutions
• Provide store, space, and category analysis for Buyers using the available tools such as CKB, SAP, Business Objects, etc to create optimal store assortments and appropriate space and SKU counts, based on store clusters, demographic attributes, and store sales per linear foot performance.
• Meet with Business Partners, Project Managers, and vendor partners to determine project scope and vision, set system goals, identify and resolve system issues, and lead prioritization of build items
• Communicate changes, enhancements, and modifications to stakeholders so that issues and solutions are understood
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with IT and business users to fully understand business processes, challenges, and anticipate needs
   

Required Qualifications

Experience: 6 years combined experience in Merchandising, field operations, visual merchandising, store planning, and space management.  Position requires knowledge of space management products, including space planning, floor planning, IKB, and space automation.

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Marketing or related field; Any suitable combination of education and experience will be considered.
 

Preferred knowledge, skills or abilities

• Advanced skill using the JDA/Intactix suite of Space Management products, including Space Planning, Floor Planning, IKB, and Space Automation is preferred. The qualified candidate must be familiar with database mining techniques, possess experience using and administering database systems, and have the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects, trouble-shoot, and possess computer skills. 
• Proficiency in a Space Management Software (Intactix preferred), Microsoft Office, Access, Outlook, Word, Excel, Business Objects, and SAP   

Working Conditions

Physical Requirements

Disclaimer

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position.  It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities.  A team member should perform all duties as assigned by his/ her supervisor.

Company Info

At Tractor Supply and Petsense by Tractor Supply, our Team Members are the heart of our success. Their dedication, passion, and hard work drive everything we do, and we are committed to supporting them with a comprehensive and accessible total reward package. We understand the evolving needs of our Team Members and their families, and we strive to offer meaningful, competitive, and sustainable benefits that support their well-being today and in the future.
 
Our benefits extend beyond medical, dental, and vision coverage, including company-paid life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and family planning resources such as adoption and surrogacy assistance, for all full-time Team Members and all part-time Team Members. Part time new hires gain eligibility for TSC Benefits by averaging at least 15 hours per week during their 90-day lookback period. The lookback period starts the first of the month following the date of hire. If the 15-hour requirement was met, the benefits eligibility date will be the first day of the month following 4 months of continuous service.
 
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