Advisor, Space Planning

The Advisor, Space Planning is responsible for managing the design and maintenance of plan-o-grams in accordance with the annual category management schedule and on an ongoing basis. Applies shelf management principles, in support of the broader strategy of the NSLC and the Shopper Engagement team. This role provides the subject matter expertise related to shelf management and space planning and works in close collaboration with the Category Managers, Audit, Store Managers, the Customer Experience Team, and Network Development to ensure plans are delivered accurately and on schedule.

While stewarding the Shelf Management Function, the Advisor, Space Planning is also responsible for coaching and leading the Space Planning Coordinator.

Reporting Structure

Reports to: Director, Category and MAPS

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain current Shelf Management plan-o-grams and related systems (i.e.: Blue Yonder/JDA, Visio) across all retail stores, ensuring accuracy and scheduled deadlines are met.
• Develop and maintain floor plans ensuring merchandising standards are met and maintaining merchandising-specific floor plans for retail stores (shelving and display locations) are accurate.
• Implement banner related assortment changes in accordance with Category Management requests and the NSLC banner strategy.
• Liaise with other business units and key contacts such as Store Development, Category Leads/Managers, Regional Managers, Store Managers and designates to recommend, collaborate, and communicate changes relating to ongoing category management changes.
• Provide recommendations and solutions for special projects as required.
• Coordinate and create the Managers’ Choice assortment in SAP for retail stores at the scheduled times each year.
• Verify data and ensure corrections are made by the appropriate parties (e.g., article master data, etc.).
• Provide store data such as store product list and POP distribution lists, and any other data relating to Shelf Management to various teams including Marketing, Promotions, and Operations.
• Provide coaching, support, goal setting, define personal growth opportunities, regular performance feedback and formal performance appraisals for Space Planning Coordinator.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Provide information to other employees, including Promotions Coordinators, Listing Coordinators and Marketing Coordinator to assist in completion of their tasks.
• Verify data and ensure corrections are made by the appropriate parties (i.e., article master data, etc.).

Qualifications

As a qualified candidate, you will have:

• Undergraduate degree or business certificate with an emphasis on Commerce or Marketing.
• 1-3 years of experience designing shelf management plan-o-grams.
• Experience or training in Blue Yonder/JDA Space Planning and Floor planning software; including experience in creating reports.
• Experience working with shelf management application software.
• Experience working with database software, in particular SAP.

As the ideal candidate, you will also have:

• Experience working in a retail environment.
• Experience in execution of plan-o-grams at retail level.
• An alternate combination of education and experience may be considered equivalent.

Our people are the heart of what we do, why we do it, and are the key to our ongoing success. Since 1930, we have come together for the good of this beautiful province we call home. The NSLC manages the safe and responsible sale of beverage alcohol and cannabis in Nova Scotia. We contribute to the good of our province with responsible sales, the impact we have on the communities we serve and by the financial contribution we make that helps create a stronger Nova Scotia. We are WCB Safety Certified, and committed to improving the well-being of our customers, employees and communities across the province. A diverse team equals success. When our team members bring their true selves to work, we celebrate. We know that diversity of thought, identity, culture, and background makes for an innovative and successful team. If you require accommodations for an interview or need support in applying, please contact us at talentacquisition@myNSLC.com.