Visual Space Planner – Corporate Office (Hybrid On‑Site in Mooresville, NC) Use data, design, and strategic thinking to shape the in‑store experience for a major national retailer. About the Role As a Visual Space Planner, you’ll play a key role in shaping how customers experience products across hundreds of stores. You’ll combine analytical insights, customer behavior patterns, and layout strategy to build impactful, data‑driven assortments and visual plans. Working in a collaborative corporate environment, you’ll support category reviews, optimize assortments, and help create visually intuitive product flows that improve customer engagement and sales performance. What You’ll DoAssortment & Space Planning Strategy + Support the full line review process for assigned categories to develop strategic, customer‑focused assortments. + Prepare and manage key milestones, ensuring timelines and deliverables stay on track. + Develop localization and clustering strategies to tailor product offerings by region and customer group. Visual & Spatial Layout Optimization + Build and maintain a Stocking Matrix that aligns inventory levels with customer demand and visual presentation standards. + Identify white space opportunities to highlight gaps in product offerings and inspire new merchandising ideas. + Create customer decision trees to map how shoppers browse categories, improving product flow and visual clarity. Cross‑Functional Collaboration + Partner with merchandising, finance, supply chain, pricing, and store operations to align on category strategy. + Recommend visual and assortment optimizations that improve customer experience and strengthen category performance. + Support digital and in‑store alignment by identifying opportunities that drive omni‑channel growth. Continuous Improvement & Insights + Utilize assortment planning tools to deliver clear, actionable insights. + Analyze customer landscape and competitive positioning to ensure offerings remain relevant and visually differentiated. + Propose process improvements to strengthen future planning cycles and enhance product presentation strategies. What You BringMinimum Qualifications + Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Statistics, Finance, Design, or related field + or equivalent experience + 3+ years’ experience in merchandising, assortment planning, visual planning, store planning, or related functions + 3+ years’ experience collaborating cross‑functionally in a retail environment + Experience working with or supporting large retail organizations + 1+ year experience in assortment or merchandising planning, including visual or spatial layout work + 1+ year of experience with clustering or tailoring assortments by region or customer segment + Proficiency with assortment planning software (SAS, JDA, Oracle, or similar tools) Preferred Skills + Strong analytical and visual‑thinking abilities + Comfort building insights from customer behavior and sales data + Ability to manage complex timelines and multiple priorities + Strong communication and collaboration skills + A passion for improving the customer experience through smart, intuitive product presentation Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Mooresville, NC. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $30.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Mooresville,NC. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 26, 2026. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. 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