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POSITION SUMMARY:

Visual Merchandising Space Planning Temp is a highly analytical role that supports data-driven retail decisions. This role focuses on leveraging sales, inventory, and customer data to inform space allocation, optimize product placement, and improve store performance. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with large datasets and translating insights into actionable merchandising strategies.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Analyze sales, inventory, and productivity data to inform space planning decisions and optimize product placement

· Evaluate category performance (e.g., sales per linear foot, sell-through) to recommend space allocation adjustments

· Partner with Visual Leaders to offer merchandising and planning teams space strategies with financial goals and forecasts

· Build reports and dashboards to track store layout effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement

· Support A/B testing or pilot initiatives for new merchandising strategies and layouts

· Identify trends and anomalies in store performance and provide actionable recommendations

· Ensure data accuracy and consistency across systems and reporting tools

· Assist with resets and provide post-execution performance analysis

QUALIFICATIONS:

· 1–3 years of experience in retail analytics, space planning, merchandising, or a similar data-focused role

· Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, data modeling); experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) preferred

· Experience with space planning or planogram software (e.g., JDA/Blue Yonder, Apollo) is a plus

· Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and translate it into business insights

· Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills

· Strong communication skills with the ability to present data-driven recommendations clearly

· Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

· Experience with SQL or other data querying tools

· Understanding of retail KPIs (sales per linear foot, sell-through, conversion rates, etc)

· Familiarity with forecasting and planning concepts

· Exposure to test-and-learn or experimentation frameworks

Must be Philadelphia Based

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