SUMMARY

Be a part of something awesome! JOANN has become more than a place where people buy fabric and crafts; it is a place where people come together to celebrate making things with their hands, hearts, and minds. Every day, we strive to inspire creativity in ourselves and our customers and help them find their happy place.

The Store Floor Planning Analyst maintains JDA store floorplans for all chain stores and is responsible for applying the approved assortment and layout strategy to the floorplan. By doing this, a floor plan will be drawn up that meets the company’s performance sales goals in assigned categories or group of stores. This position will utilize various floor planning software and will require in-depth knowledge of these programs to meet company objectives. In addition, this position will work closely with field teams, providing support for floor plan set and working collaboratively with various cross-functional groups. Utilizing various analysis techniques, the Store Floor Planning Analyst will contribute to the overall success and strategy behind JOANN floor plans.

JOB DUTIES

Responsible for the maintenance of JDA Store Floor plan merchandise layouts:Create store specific data driven JDA floorplans for regular recurring chain publishes and company category shifts. Complete each overview plan prior to publication to ensure all plans are accurate and executable at store level.Responsible for maintaining an assigned group of stores while providing direct support to Field Leadership Regional VPs and District Managers.Understand the impact of space moves on cross functional teams and their needs to support the moves, such as In-store Marketing.Develop store layouts using standards, business rules, best practices, code requirements and regulations, capacity and adjacencies to ensure the most effective product placement, space allocation, and flow.Assist with the steps in space planning, layout, adjacency, live floorplans and merchandise listing and all related processes for JDA store floor plans.Assist with preparing floor plans for review and approval to various leaders and depts.Responsible for reviewing existing store survey information. Update live floorplan and merchandise listing to reflect any changes.Assist with resolution of merchandise program issues (chain and project stores) in a timely and effective way.Analysis assistance:Use JDA’s Floor Planning, Category Knowledgebase, tools, applications and related processes to establish and continually improve procedures effecting JDA floor planning, space planning and data manager reporting, floor plan production efficiency and accuracy,Understand and use brand standards, design intent and best practices to ensure merchandising consistency across all floor plans.Documentation and Communication:Track and report on progress and completion of tasks and other key metrics and deadlines.Develop and maintain successful working relationships with members of cross functional teams (Store planning, ISM, Store Operations, Space Planning, collaborate with peers to ensure consistency of information, share best practices, and develop knowledge.Assume additional responsibilities as needed.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Education Minimum: Bachelor’s Degree in related field and Vocational/Technical training in CAD/JDA/Blue Yonder/or other Space Planning tool

Experience Minimum: 3 years’ experience in JDA floor planning/floor planning tool, as well as merchandising or store design, with focus on store layouts.

Experience Preferred: 3-5 years’ experience in JDA floor planning/floor planning tool, as well as merchandising, retail store design, retail operations, or project management.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Proficient skill in CAD/JDA/ Blue Yonder/Space Planning tool required.Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional partners and amongst peers.Strong interpersonal skillsEffective time management and priority setting skills.Ability to follow direction and criteria to make interpretations and decisions.Strong analytical skills and highly detailedFlexibility to adapt to changing situations.Ability to handle a variety of tasks on a variety of projects simultaneously.Strong written and verbal communication skillsMS Office 365 programs (Intermediate Excel level required)

This position will be located at:

5555 Darrow Road Hudson, OH 44236

Eligibility for benefits and incentives is dependent upon employment status. JOANN offers the following benefits and incentives to eligible Team Members:

Medical, Dental and Vision benefit plans Company-paid basic, Optional, and Dependent life insurance Long-term disability and Company-paid Short-term disability Paid Time Off and Sick Time  Tuition Reimbursement Team Member Discount

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JOANN is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. This job summary is intended to be brief and does not list all duties for this position. Nothing in this job description should be construed as an express or implied contract of employment. JOANN is an at-will employer, which means that your employment may be terminated by JOANN or yourself with or without notice or cause unless the at-will arrangement is modified by a written agreement signed by both you and and authorized representative of JOANN.