Job Summary:

The Merchandising Space Planner will oversee all retail space planograms and floor layouts working with the Category Management, Retail Space, and Business Partner’s teams to accomplish planogram creation, updates, and maintenance. The right candidate will be able to leverage all available data sources to make recommendations that will improve the performance of the retail space in our locations.

At Global Partners, business starts with people. Since 1933, we’ve believed in taking care of our customers, our guests, our communities, and each other—and that belief continues to guide us.  

The Global Spirit is how we work to fuel that long term commitment to success. As a Fortune 500 company with 90+ years of experience, we’re proud to fuel communities—responsibly and sustainably. We show up every day with grit, passion, and purpose—anticipating needs, building lasting relationships, and creating shared value. 

Job Description:

• Support the Category Management and Retail Space departments in executing merchandise planning functions to produce "Best in Class" planograms for retail locations.
• Develop and analyze merchandise assortments delivering overall category growth through a combination of internal merchandising tools, specified guidelines, and data.
• Analyze retail and market level data to develop planogram schematics utilizing the Symphony AI Space Planning software platform.
• Create relevant product assortments and optimal space planning to drive sales across the business.
• Assist with administrative responsibilities prior to retail project sets (such as data cleansing, planogram management, planogram retrieval, review of retail and category management guidelines, etc.)
• Understanding and utilization of data integrity tools to ensure correct data inputs and outputs in projects and planograms.
• Effectively communicate and coordinate with vendor partner resources and space management teams to ensure accurate and timely completion of deadlines.

Additional Job Description:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Symphony Cloud, JDA, or similar Space Planning Software a must!
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Capable of making public presentations.
• Self-motivated and able to function well in an ambiguous environment where functional direction at time may be undetermined.
• Self-starter, with the ability to work both independently, as well as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new skills.
• Detail oriented and excellent organizational skills, attention to detail a must.

Pay Range:

$63,300.00 - $88,600.00

The pay range for this position is outlined above. The final amount offered at the start of employment is determined based on factors including, but not limited to, experience level, knowledge, skills, abilities and geographic location, and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance and market factors.

Our Commitments to You

• Coins! We offer competitive salaries and opportunities for growth. We have an amazing Talent Development Team who create trainings for growth and job development.

• Health & Wellness - Medical, Dental, Visions and Life Insurance. Along with additional wellness support.

• The Road Ahead – We offer 401k and a match component!

• Professional Development - We provide tuition reimbursement; this benefit is offered after 6 months of service.

What to Expect From the Hiring Process

We value passion and potential. Please apply if you’re qualified and interested—we’d love to hear from you. 

A member of our Talent Acquisition team will review your application and may connect you with the hiring manager if your experience is a strong match. 

Interviews are conducted virtually and in person, depending on the role. We’ll provide more details about next steps if selected to move forward.  

Global Partners LP is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a company culture where ideas from all people help us grow, move and thrive. We embrace the diversity of all applicants and do not discriminate against race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation to apply, please contact our recruiting department at 781-747-9675 or 781-7GP-WORK.

*Disclaimer: At Global Partners, we don't use lie detector tests for any employment decisions. We follow all the rules and regulations, so we need to let you know: In Massachusetts, it's illegal to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment of continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.