Retail Floorplan & Planogram Specialist
Location Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Job ID 0000016316
Category Sales, Marketing & Product Management
Job DescriptionPlay your part in our team success!The LEGO Retail Global Merchandising Team helps to deliver the LEGO Groups Assortment Strategy to shoppers around the globe through our LEGO Retail Stores and shop.LEGO.com. We lead the assortment planning, merchandising and launch strategy for the global LEGO Retail business.This role provides a great exposure to a wide array of functional areas, both in LEGO Retail and the wider LEGO Group. One can expect to gain experience in areas of assortment planning, visual merchandising, Retail Development and Store Operations. Future roles in all of the areas listed above are likely possibilities.Core Responsibilities:
Assist in Developing seasonal plan-o-grams for each store segment 3 to 4 times annually with a strong focus on shopper access, ease of execution, and key product priorities.
Assist in Developing individual store merchandise flow plans 3 to 4 times annually, collaborating with Marketing to ensure that flow plan coordinates with theme drive strategies.
Assist in managing seasonal floor-set process, including development and communication of Seasonal Floor-Set Directive, store staff coaching and guidance, and photo submission review.
Assist in Driving store fixture development through consistent identification of space and merchandise opportunities. Collaborate closely with Retail Development & Visual Merchandise team to ensure that fixtures are developed in alignment with time and budgetary constraints.
Assist in Determining and managing item level shelf fill for the entire assortment, maintain shelf fill quantities on NA Assortment Sheet. Review shelf fill seasonally to ensure quantities align with the demands of the current plan-o-gram.
Assist in Developing comprehensive merchandising plan for all new store openings, including plan-o-grams, merchandise flow, Pick A Brick plan, and BAM Directive.
Assist in Developing Ad-Hoc Plans and Directives as needed to accommodate any seasonal or incremental merchandise opportunities.
Consistently collaborate with LBR Operation team & Visual Merchandising team to drive Continuous Improvement in Merchandising area, visiting LBR stores frequently.
Issue monthly store signage directives for "new", "top rated", and "retiring soon" merchandise.
Do you have what it takes
BA Degree or equivalent experience preferred
5+ years of retail experience and preferably retail space planning experience.
Experience using planogram tools (JDA Space Planning, Relex Solutions, Galleria, DotActiv, Merchandising Cloud, etc)
Ability to analyze data, identify opportunities and effectively recommend priorities based on an understanding of merchandising strategies and objectives. Must be detail orientated and analytical.
Ability to build and maintain professional relationships cross functionally. Proven track record of success shown through previous experience and strong professional references
Self starting and motivated to be proactive and results orientated. Requires excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft office products, (primarily excel and word) and other PC planning software (SAP or other planning tools). Domestic and International Travel Required (10-20%)
Hybrid working modelOur workplace enables our LEGO® colleagues to be and do their best at work. Introducing a flexible way of working through a hybrid working model is a great example of how we live up to our ambition. This 3 day in the office hybrid working model will exemplify our People Promise by embracing the different life situations of our colleagues.Please note that relocation support is not offered for this role.The salary for this position has a range of $97k - $146k a year based on anticipated responsibilities, market benchmarks, and organizational constraints.The definitive compensation may vary in alignment with the selected candidate’s professional background, experience, operational needs and other considerations permitted by law.The comprehensive remuneration details, inclusive of benefits, will be communicated upon finalization of the employment offer.Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. However, please note we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to any advertised closing date. So, if you're interested in this role we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.What’s in it for you?Here are some of what to expect:Family Care Leave – We offer enhanced paid leave options for those important times.Insurances – All colleagues are covered by our life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind.Wellbeing – We want you to be your best self, so you’ll have access to the Headspace App and lots of wellbeing initiatives and programs run by local teams where you are basedColleague Discount – We know you'll love to build so from day 1 you will qualify for our generous colleague discount.Bonus – We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded through our bonus schemeYour workplace – When you join the team you'll be assigned a primary workplace location i.e. one of our Offices, stores or factories. Our hybrid work policy means an average of 3 days per week in the office. The hiring team will discuss the policy and role eligibility with you during the recruitment process.We strive to create a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture of play at the LEGO Group, where everyone feels safe, valued and they belong.The LEGO Group is highly committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay and seeks to encourage applicants from all backgrounds (eg. sex, gender identity or expression, race/ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion and Veteran status) to apply for roles in our team.Research shows that women and people from different minority backgrounds often only apply for a job if they meet 100% of the listed qualifications. If you dream of being a part of our team and you meet many, but not all of our listed qualifications for this role, please apply.We support our employees in being there for the moments that matter in life and celebrate families of all kinds, the loved ones that make us who we are. Being part of the LEGO Group also means taking part in our annual Play Day, playing a part in building a sustainable future and continuing our mission to “inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow.”The LEGO Group is fully committed to Children’s Rights and Child Wellbeing across the globe. Candidates offered positions with high engagement with children are required to take part in Child Safeguarding Background Screening, as a condition of the offer.Thank you for sharing our global commitment to Children’s Rights.We conduct drug screening as a part of our drug free workplace policy and in support of our commitment to the health and safety of our employees.Online Application Accessibility Statement; which is intended forpeople with disabilities- LEGO systems endeavors to make www.LEGO.com/jobs accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our web site or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the HR Service Desk at 1.860-763-7777, option #3. Please note, these communication channels should be used for those having difficulty accessing our on-line channels, not to inquire about job opportunities.Just imagine building your dream career.Then make it real.Join the LEGO® team today.
