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Category and Space Planning Manager
@ Analyticsmart
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
Analyticsmart Consulting Inc. is hiring a Category and Space Planning Manager to optimize product assortment, shelf space and store layout for retail clients. The role combines category strategy, data analysis and planogram work with cross-functional stakeholders. The posting states a full-time position with an expansive bonus and incentive structure.
Pay:
$75,000–$85,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Développer et exécuter des stratégies de catégorie
- Analyser les ventes, marges et stocks
- Créer et maintenir des planogrammes
- Collaborer avec acheteurs, fournisseurs et opérations en magasin
- Présenter les recommandations à la haute direction
Requirements summary:
- Baccalauréat en affaires, marketing ou gestion de la chaîne d'approvisionnement
- 5 ans et plus en gestion de catégorie ou planification d'espace
- Maîtrise des logiciels de planogrammes
- Habiletés analytiques (Excel, SQL, Tableau, Power BI)
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · rippling
- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-23
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Retail |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office, Store |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, Retail Management |
| Perks mentioned | Performance bonus |
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Analyticsmart
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Our unique approach is defined by our passion, commitment and the quality of our end products and services.
Full company description
At Analyticsmart, our mission is to translate data into meaningful, measurable and actionable insights that drive growth and increase profitability for your business. We believe that through analytics organizations can gain a distinct advantage, thus increasing their competitiveness in the retail industry. Our team endeavors to boost your organization’s sales and efficiency, while reducing overhead costs, by leveraging the insights, knowledge and expertise we’ve acquired in category management over the years. As we draw on our past achievements and ongoing success, we want ANALYTICSMART to be your go-to data optimization solution architect for all your category management requirements. We are an accomplished and outstanding team of experienced professionals whose unique approach is defined by our passion, commitment and the quality of our end products and services. Our team’s multifaceted proficiency includes expertise in information technology research, category advisorship, food focus, forecasting, planogram and trade spend management, as well as sales with various retailers.
- LinkedIn followers
- 5,862
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 14
- Reported office locations
- 171 E Liberty St, Unit 301, Toronto, Ontario M6K 3P6 , CA
- Business categories
- CRM
- Data Visualization
- Information Technology
- Mapping Services
- Other recorded names
- Analyticsmart
- Specialties
- Category Management
- Planogram
- Business Intelligence (BI)
- Retail Analysis
- Data Visualization
- Data Analytics
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
- Trade Spend Management
- Forecasting
- and Promotional Analysis
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
At Analyticsmart, our mission is to translate data into meaningful, measurable and actionable insights that drive growth and increase profitability for your business. We believe that through analytics organizations can gain a distinct advantage, thus increasing their competitiveness in the retail industry. Our team endeavors to boost your organization’s sales and efficiency, while reducing overhead costs, by…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Consumer Services |
| Company size | 11-50 employees |
| Headquarters | Toronto, Ontario |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 2009 |
| Specialties | Category ManagementPlanogramBusiness Intelligence (BI)Retail AnalysisData VisualizationData AnalyticsCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)Trade Spend ManagementForecastingand Promotional Analysis |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 4 |
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About Analyticsmart Consulting Inc.
Analyticsmart is a boutique analytics firm specializing in the Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) industry across Canada and the United States. Our mission is to transform data into meaningful, measurable, and actionable insights that drive growth and profitability for businesses.
By leveraging cutting-edge technology, we optimize decision-making and operational efficiency, helping brands gain a competitive advantage.
Founded in 2009, Analyticsmart has built long-standing partnerships with global brands and retailers. With offices in Toronto, Montreal, and New York City, we are a financially disciplined, growth-focused organization scaling into larger enterprise opportunities.
What Sets Us Apart
• Expansive bonus and incentive structure
• Prime office locations (Toronto, Montreal, NYC)
• High-growth, innovation-driven environment
• Exposure to both emerging brands and global enterprises
• Strong culture of ownership, collaboration, and impact
The Opportunity
The Category and Space Planning Manager is responsible for optimizing product assortment, shelf space, and store layout to maximize sales, profitability, and customer experience. This role combines category management expertise with space planning and merchandising strategy, using data analysis and planogram tools to drive decisions across the retail footprint.
What you'll do
· Develop and execute category strategies aligned with overall business and merchandising goals
· Analyze sales, margin, and inventory data to identify opportunities for assortment optimization
· Create and maintain planograms and floor plans using space planning software (e.g., JDA/Blue Yonder, Nielsen Spaceman, RELEX, or similar)
· Partner with buyers, vendors, and store operations teams to determine optimal product placement and shelf allocation
· Conduct market and competitor analysis to inform category and space decisions
· Lead periodic category reviews and space resets across store formats
· Collaborate with supply chain and inventory teams to ensure space plans align with stock levels and replenishment cycles
· Monitor and report on category performance KPIs (sales per square foot, sell-through rate, inventory turns, margin contribution)
· Manage new store layouts, resets, and remodels from a space planning perspective
· Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
· Ensure compliance with brand standards, visual merchandising guidelines, and store execution requirements
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, Supply Chain, Retail Management, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in category management, space planning, or retail merchandising
• Proficiency with space planning/planogram software (e.g., JDA Space Planning)
• Strong analytical skills with experience in Excel, SQL, or BI tools (Tableau, Power BI)
• Solid understanding of retail metrics (GMROI, sell-through, inventory turns, sales per square foot)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Success in This Role
• Projects are delivered accurately on time and with clear ownership across all participating vendors.
• Walmart stakeholders receive concise, objective insights and recommendations that are easy to act on.
• Vendor communication is organized, professional and consistent, with risks and decisions documented early.
• Category deliverables meet high standards for data quality, analytical rigor, storytelling and presentation readiness.
• Processes become more efficient through stronger planning, reusable tools and disciplined follow-up.
Core Competencies
Strategic and analytical thinking
Attention to detail with a strong visual/spatial sense
Data-driven decision making
Collaboration and cross-functional influence
Adaptability in a dynamic retail environment
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