Manager - Space Management, Floor Planning and Automation

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The Manager of Space Management - Automation will serve as a leader within the department, managing, coaching, and developing a team of Analysts and Sr. Analysts while driving business efficiency and effectiveness through the development and management of automation solutions enabling accurate store capacity data. They will collaborate cross functionally to update and maintain Space Management data hierarchies, ensuring accuracy and consistency across platforms.

The ideal candidate must possess a broad understanding of Space Management systems, process automation, and the integration of Space Management data with related data sources.

• Identify metrics to measure floorplan and planogram capacity alignment, efficiency, and effectiveness
• Identify and implement integration opportunities with related data sources and applications to create a fully connected Space Management system
• Champion process improvement efforts to translate complex data sets into simplified, actionable frameworks
• Support the Director/ VP with leadership and organization of ad hoc projects. Proficient in quickly delivering accurate analysis, that is both actionable and presentable to senior levels of management.

• Manage the development of BOH and FOH capacity management programs in Blue Yonder through application ideation, testing, and documentation
• Responsible for the ongoing development and optimization of Floorplan and Planogram software, driving automation and efficiency improvement
• Establish timelines for process and system enhancement projects in partnership with key business partners and stakeholders
• Coordinate change management of Space Management hierarchy updates, system changes, and the implementation of automation solutions to cross functional partners and peers
• Collaborate with Floor Planners and Space Planners to provide enhanced store capacity detail through automation and system enhancements
• Continuous development of tools to provide cutting edge automation solutions to service our internal clients to make better, more data-driven business decisions

• Serve as key liaison with key business partners (PAR, Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Information Technology, and Store Operations) to align capacity metrics, strategies, and business needs
• Champion the integration of capacity analytics and automation into the Seasonal Transition Process, to assist with the timely completion of Floor plans and planograms
• Partner with business owners on resolutions when business conflicts exist
• Influence business partners through development and implementation of processes and automation simplifying business execution and enhancing capacity insights

• Mentor, train, develop and manage day-to-day activities of Space Management analysts and senior analysts. Encourage others to seek opportunities for different and innovative approaches to addressing problems and opportunities; facilitate the implementation and acceptance of change within the organization.
• Be the subject matter expert on all systems and processes used within Space Management and share experiential knowledge with the members of the team. Participate in special projects, key initiatives, and system updates as requested by Director of Space Management.
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