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Work Where You Matter: At Dollar General, our mission is Serving Others! We value each and every one of our employees. Whether you are looking to launch a new career in one of our many convenient Store locations, Distribution Centers, Store Support Center or with our Private Fleet Team, we are proud to provide a wide range of career opportunities. We are not just a retail company; we are a company that values the unique strengths and perspectives that each individual brings. Your difference truly makes a difference at Dollar General. How would you like to Serve? Join the Dollar General Journey and see how your career can thrive. Company Overview:
Dollar General Corporation has been delivering value to shoppers for more than 80 years. Dollar General helps shoppers Save time. Save money. Every day.® by offering products that are frequently used and replenished, such as food, snacks, health and beauty aids, cleaning supplies, basic apparel, housewares and seasonal items at everyday low prices in convenient neighborhood locations. Learn more about Dollar General at www.dollargeneral.com/about-us.html.
Job Details:The Space Planning Senior Analyst works with Buyers and vendors to develop versioned merchandise planograms, based on store clustering, layout and size. The position is responsible for providing reporting and data as needed for use by other departments and systems. When working with Core goods, may have a mentoring role with junior employees in the department. Works with Director to develop and improve methods, process and tools used to assure quality and accuracy.
§ Coordinate and participate in category strategies and line review sessions with Customer Representatives and the respective divisional merchandise managers, using analytics to guide the most productive presentation of SKUs, balancing the need for visually impacting displays with the financial necessity of efficient inventory management.
§ Maintain 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/remodel stores to support company growth program.
§ Develop space plans based on seasonal merchandise distribution plans, including planograms and store layouts, assuring that all seasonal products have a display home.
§ Maintain archives of category strategies and line reviews as well as data provided by vendors for the category strategies.
§ May assist with data requests and reporting more often when working in Core goods.
Qualifications:
§ Computer experience on mainframe systems and IBM PC
§ Proficiency with spreadsheet applications; database applications experience a plus
§ Strong analytical skills
§ Ability to communicate effectively with merchandising staff, co-workers, and store personnel
§ Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload; must be flexible and able to meet deadlines
§ Ability to function effectively as part of a cross-functional team
§ Knowledge of store-level merchandising, retail analytical skills, and accurate writing/editing/proofing ability as desirable
_:Bachelor's degree preferred in related field, or 4 years of equivalent work experience. Retail merchandising experience required.
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