You will lead a team of Space Planning professionals providing project-based support to Category Advisors and Category Captains serving leading CPG manufacturers. This role is primarily focused on Walmart category reviews and the MOD relay process while supporting category management initiatives across multiple retail channels.
You will be responsible for client relationship management, project execution, financial performance, associate development, and business growth. This leader oversees project scoping, resource planning, budgeting, staffing, and delivery while leveraging automation and AI-enabled solutions to drive efficiency, quality, and client value.
Responsibilities- Lead and develop a team delivering Walmart category reviews, MOD relay execution, planogram development, floor planning, and category management solutions.
- Manage client relationships and ensure successful project delivery through effective planning, staffing, budgeting, and execution.
- Oversee financial performance, including revenue, profitability, and resource utilization for assigned client engagements.
- Drive best practices in retail space planning while leveraging Blue Yonder, automation, and AI-enabled solutions to enhance efficiency and quality.
- Partner with clients and internal stakeholders to identify growth opportunities, expand services, and support business development through solution design, proposals, and presentations.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of experience in space management, category management, retail analytics, or a related field, including 2+ years of people leadership experience.
- Proven expertise in Walmart category reviews, MOD development, MOD relay processes, and retail space planning.
- Advanced proficiency with Blue Yonder Space Planning/Floor Planning and planogram automation tools.
- Strong experience in client relationship management, project delivery, budgeting, resource planning, and business development.
Preferred Qualifications
- Category Management certification.
- Experience leading project-based teams across multiple clients, categories, or retail channels.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- 6+ years of experience in space management, category management, retail analytics, or a related field
- 2+ years of people leadership experience
- Expertise in Walmart category reviews, MOD development, MOD relay processes, and retail space planning
- Advanced proficiency with Blue Yonder Space Planning/Floor Planning and planogram automation tools
- Experience with client relationship management, project delivery, budgeting, resource planning, and business development
- Category Management certification
- Experience leading project-based teams across multiple clients, categories, or retail channels
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