Senior Space Planning Coordinator

About the Role In this role you will execute and enhance space planning strategies to support merchandising, capacity optimization and in-store execution across Kohl's stores. This role will have a primary focus on planogram creation and optimization to maximize sales and customer experience while driving efficient use of inventory and space. As a senior team member, you will take on more complex categories, provide guidance to others, and act as a key partner in delivering high-quality space planning solutions. What You'll Do Create, maintain and optimize planograms and floorplans in accordance with merchandise presentation standards and category strategies, including more complex or high-impact areas Analyze reporting and run validation tools to ensure planogram accuracy, identify trends, and recommend improvements to merchandising and space productivity Identify, troubleshoot and resolve planogram or floorplan issues prior to store communication, proactively addressing risks and escalations Own planogram timelines for assigned categories or initiatives, ensuring accurate and on-time delivery to business partners; quickly identify and resolve changes as needed Manage multiple planogram cycles with strong attention to detail, organization, and prioritization across competing deadlines Support line reviews, new product launches, departments resets, and mock store sets as needed Support and at times lead line reviews, new product launches, department resets, and mock store sets as needed Provide additional merchandising or operational support during peak periods Take a proactive, solution oriented approach to business challenges Support on-boarding and cross training of new team members Serve as a Subject Matter Expert for Space Planning systems, tools, and processes; act as a go-to resource for troubleshooting and questions Additional tasks may be assigned What Skills You Have Required Proficiency with space management and planogram software, including Blue Yonder Space and Floorplanning Strong understanding of space-to-sales analytics and data-driven merchandising decisions Proven experience building and maintaining planograms, including more complex categories or initiatives Strong organizational skills, high attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence cross-functional partners Demonstrated problem-solving skills with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset Willingness to travel occasionally to stores or mock store environments Preferred Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Merchandising, Retail, Analytics, or related field Experience in large-format or multi-unit retail environments Experience with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or SketchUp Advanced Excel skills (ex. pivot tables, data analysis)