Space Planning Analyst I - New Graduate Program

Begin your professional journey with our Space Planning Analyst Rotational Program, designed to seamlessly transition recent college graduates into the corporate environment. This is a full-time role, based in Phoenix, for graduates within one year of graduation (August 2024 – May 2025). This entry-level position offers a unique blend of learning, mentorship, and hands-on experience in retail space planning. As a Space Planning Analyst, you will manage and analyze Sprouts Farmers Market performance data, collaborating with Category Managers to develop effective schematics for assigned categories, new store locations, remodeled stores, category resets, and speed-to-shelf initiatives. You will gain valuable experience in accommodating new and discontinued items, working closely with Category Managers and supplier partners, and developing financial and performance reports. This program features an enhanced onboarding experience focused on corporate acclimation, including direct exposure to executive leadership, personalized mentor pairing, and an onboarding ambassador to guide you through your first months.

• Program Start Date: June 2, 2025
• Eligibility: You are within one year of graduation from a bachelor's degree program (Aug 2024 – May 2025 graduates)
• Location: Phoenix, AZ
• We are unable to provide visa sponsorship or relocation for this opportunity

Rotational Learning: Participate in a structured rotational program, gaining exposure to various aspects of space planning, including data analysis, schematic development, and category management collaboration.

Enhanced Corporate Transition Onboarding:

• Participate in a comprehensive onboarding program designed to ease the transition from academia to the corporate world, covering topics such as professional communication, time management, and company culture.
• Engage in sessions with executive leadership to gain insights into the company’s strategic direction and operational priorities.
• Be paired with an experienced mentor who will provide ongoing guidance, career development advice, and support.
• Be assigned an onboarding ambassador, a peer mentor, who will provide day-to-day guidance, answer questions, and help you navigate the initial stages of your role.

• Collaborate with Category Manager and others to develop analytically driven, fact based, space efficient, customer centric, and store friendly schematics. Assist in maximizing sales through the utilization of Space Management
• Utilize software to build and maintain accurate optimized schematics.
• Analyze performance of implemented schematics based on sales metrics and reporting tools.
• Proactively perform quality reviews for the assigned area of responsibility to ensure accuracy and clear communication.
• Drive timeline deliverables for schematic execution.
• Ensure schematic changes are executed and are consistent with internal policies and procedures.
• Create opening product orders for new store development.
• Creates tag batches for project and new stores.

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• Obtain or be in pursuit of a Bachelor's degree in Business, Retail Management, Marketing, or a related field. (August 2024 – May 2025 graduates)
• GPA of 3.7 or higher
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., formulas, pivot tables, data analysis).
• Ability to learn and utilize space planning software (e.g., JDA Space Planning).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.  
• Eagerness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Interest in retail space planning, visual merchandising, and category management.
• No previous retail or space planning experience required.

Benefits of the Rotational Program:

• Comprehensive program with executive exposure, mentor pairing, and onboarding ambassador support.
• Structured learning and development opportunities.
• Exposure to various aspects of space planning and category management.
• Mentorship from experienced space planning professionals.
• Opportunity to build cross-functional relationships.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Potential for career advancement within the organization.

In addition to a rewarding career, Sprouts offers a comprehensive program to help support you and your family. These programs include:

• Competitive pay
• Sick time plan that you can use to support you or your immediate families health
• Vacation accrual plan
• Opportunities for career growth
• 15% discount for you and one other family member in your household on all purchases made at Sprouts
• Flexible schedules
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(K) Retirement savings plan with a generous company match
• Company paid life insurance
• Contests and appreciation events throughout the year full of prizes, food and fun!

Eligibility requirements may apply for the following benefits:

• Bonus based on company and/or individual performance
• Affordable benefit coverage, including medical, dental and vision
• Health Savings Account with company match
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• Company paid short-term disability coverage
• Paid parental leave for both mothers and fathers
• Paid holidays

Get Paid Every Day!

Sprouts Farmers Market offers DailyPay - if you’re hired as an eligible employee, you’ll be able to transfer the money you’ve already earned at no extra cost, and get it the next business day, for free.  We offer DailyPay so you don’t have to wait for payday to access the money you’ve already worked for. With DailyPay, you can see how much you’ve made every day and you can transfer your money any time before payday.

 You can learn more by visiting https://www.dailypay.com/partners/sprouts-farmers-market/.

Grow with us!

If you have a passion for inspiring people and a flair for fresh food, consider applying for a job at Sprouts! With a focus on customer service, our neighborhood grocery stores offer high-quality, farm fresh produce, natural meats, plenty of scoop-your-own bulk goods and much more in a fun, friendly, old-fashioned farmer’s market setting.  Come grow your career in healthy living with a fast-paced, rapidly growing company and teams that pride themselves on empowering others along their journey.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Sprouts’ management reserves the right to amend and change duties, responsibilities, and requirements to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

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