Space Planning Systems Administrator

This position is responsible for planning, designing, developing, launching and maintaining efficient business systems in support of core Space Planning functions and processes. This position will manage Space Planning’s systems and projects, interact with IT, steer Category Knowledge Base (CKB) functionality for the Store Planning and Visual Merchandising, and act as Space Planning’s subject matter expert as it pertains to Blue Yonder’s Space Planning, Floor Planning, CKB, Web Publisher, and Planogram Generator systems and supporting business processes. This person will work closely with the Store Planning and Visual Merchandising teams to conceptualize, investigate, develop and document functional specifications for technical enhancements, programs and business processes, to ensure the highest possible level of data integrity. This role requires a broad understanding of organizational processes and software applications as well as how different applications interact with each other., 1. The Space Planning System Administrator will be accountable for meeting with end users to define business requirements and system goals, as well as identify and resolve system issues.

1. Stay cognizant and knowledgeable of application functionality, interfacing and on-going enhancements for the purpose of analyzing the effectiveness and efficiency of existing systems and developing strategies for improving or further leveraging space planning systems
2. Manage the Space Planning and Floor Planning system(s) including configuration, security, libraries, reporting, phase updates, and rollouts. Maintain the integrity of the data warehouse and system operations, including backup strategies and business continuity
3. Build and support automated workflows across multiple platforms using VBA, C#, and SQL
4. Build new process timelines and reporting functionality within the tool to support ongoing improvement
5. Act as business lead role in design sessions in prototyping new systems for the purpose of enhancing business processes and information flow. Create process models, specifications, diagrams, and documentation to provide suggested direction to management, as well as identifying and reporting risks associated with all proposed solutions
6. Provide store, space, and category analysis for Buyers using the available tools such as CKB, Microstrategy, etc
7. Meet with Business Partners, Project Managers, and vendor partners to determine project scope and vision, set system goals, identify and resolve system issues, and lead prioritization of build items
8. Communicate changes, enhancements, and modifications to stakeholders so that issues and solutions are understood
9. Establish and maintain strong working relationships with IT and business users to fully understand business processes, challenges, and anticipate needs

• Advanced skill using the Blue Yonder (aka JDA) suite of Space Management products, including Space Planning, Floor Planning, IKB, and Space Automation is preferred.
• The qualified candidate must be familiar with database mining techniques, possess experience using and administering database systems, and have the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects, trouble-shoot, and possess computer skills.
• Proficiency in a Space Management Software, Microsoft Office, Access, Outlook, Word, Excel, Microstrategy, Retek