Space Planning and Analytics

Space Planning and Analytics

Location:  Remote USA

Contract Length:  3 months (with potential extension)

Contract Type:  W2 through Staffing Supplier

Pay Rate:  $38 - $40/hr

Summary:

The Space Planning & Analytics (SP&A) role will work cross-functionally with the WaaS, CatMan, and Local Ops to optimize revenue/square foot across our client’s real estate portfolio. This role involves managing database integrity, conducting site/data audits, and overseeing site-level redesigns. As a new role within a new team, the individual will be expected to not only contribute to existing processes but also help redefine our strategic approach over time. 1-2 years in a business analyst level role is preferred, for skillsets and responsibilities see below (note: #1 & #2 are required skillsets, #3 is nice to have)

1. Site Redesigns (30% of time) – Skills: google sheets/excel, problem solving

- Implement best practices to update layouts to maximize site efficiencies (storage, put-away, filling, etc).

- Create net new lucid chart layouts where there are gaps today and work with Local teams to keep these updated over time.

- Support small scale test & pilots (e.g., multi-bin) over time to drive new learnings

- Become an expert on redesigns, elevating ideas and observations to the team to adapt them over time.  

- Bubble up opportunities for capex investments to improve site efficiencies and drive greater revenue/VP.

2. Equipment Management (50% of time) – Skills: project management, clear communication

- Place orders for new storage equipment and coordinate installations with Local Ops.

- Track budgets, support forecasting on new investment. Escalate concerns on power constraints.

- Coordinate power upgrades with Local Ops, ensuring timely outcomes to unlock new equipment. Catalog these improvements over time to inform power capacity data.

3. Data Management (20% of time) – Skills: Google Sheets/ Excel, some SQL experience

- Conduct multi-week data uploads on capacity dashboards (equipment and SKU data)

- Maintain and update revenue/square foot dashboard, highlighting issues and improvement opportunities.

- Regularly audit capacity data for accuracy and identify trends. Work with Local Ops to ingest observations into our data sets (e.g., capacity validation, equipment counts).

- Create documentation for all of our dashboards, uploads, and tools