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OVERVIEW:
Acts as the liaison between the merchant and field organizations by translating the Buyer's strategic vision into cluster or store specific planograms that meet sales and productivity goals, as well as support the Dick's Corporate Brand. Responsible for producing and publishing written directives instructing the field organization on efficient in-store implementation of game plans, adjacency plans and planograms.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
Utilize Buyers initial assortment plans to create planograms that are cluster or store specific as well as Game plans that align with corporate strategy, planograms, prototype flows and marketing. Produce written directives instructing the field organization on efficient in-store implementation of game plans and planograms. Responsible to collaborate with the Allocation Team once planograms are complete to ensure proper store inventories.
Analyze SKU productivity on planograms for assigned categories and provide recommendations to the Merchants that identify potential opportunities to improve sales and productivity of space. Recognize and react to gaps in the assortment when completing planograms. Assist in solving store specific planogram and merchandising issues within established timeframes
Actively participate in weekly Merchant Business Review meetings by sharing productivity findings, timelines and field feedback. Become a business expert for assigned areas.
Coordinate and conduct physical setup of initial through final product sections and floor layouts in the lab or store environment. Coordinate with merchants and marketing to ensure all necessary product and collateral is available for floorsets and walk throughs. Establish and enforce visual standards for assigned areas.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with members of cross-functional teams (Buyers, Planning, Allocation, Marketing, Store Operations, Risk and LP) Collaborate with peers to ensure consistency of information, share best practices and develop knowledge
Participate in the completion of Special Projects as assigned by supervisor (special store projects, new initiatives, strategy expansions, and department resets, etc). Support floor and visual teams to ensure that merchandise and space plans are complete and accurate for new stores, remodels and prototype resets.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Merchandising or Marketing
1 -3 Years experience space planning, field retail, merchandising, inventory management, or related role
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Adobe creative suite
Autocad
JDA Space Planning or industry space planning software (SAS, Spaceman, Apollo) Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Excellent written & verbal communication skills
Business acumen
Customer-service oriented
Strong Interpersonal and client consultation skills
Self-motivated and results oriented
Strong presentation skills
Problem solving & troubleshooting capabilities
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Strong detail orientation
Superior organizational abilities
Process & Procedure Oriented
Some travel required
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VIRTUAL REQUIREMENTS:
At DICK’S, we thrive on innovation and authenticity. That said, to protect the integrity and security of our hiring process, we ask that candidates do not use AI tools (like ChatGPT or others) during interviews or assessments.
To ensure a smooth and secure experience, please note the following:
Cameras must be on during all virtual interviews.
AI tools are not permitted to be used by the candidate during any part of the interview process.
Offers are contingent upon a satisfactory background check which may include ID verification.
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