Carlyle Group

Manager, Space Planning (POGs)

Carlyle Group$75K — $95K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; 5-7 years in space management or space technology solutions, preferably in CPG industry.
  • Proven leadership experience managing diverse teams.
  • Advanced proficiency in Blue Yonder (formerly JDA), Apollo, Microsoft Excel, and PowerPoint; familiarity with Power BI is a plus.
  • Experience with syndicated data sources like Circana/IRI and ACNielsen.
  • Strong analytical capabilities for independent data mining with CPG math concepts.
  • Excellent communication skills and project management abilities.
  • Solid background in data analysis and space management systems.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage space planning and analytics projects to ensure high-quality deliverables.
  • Supervise and develop team members via training, performance evaluations, and goal tracking.
  • Analyze data to create strategic insights and client-ready presentations with actionable recommendations.
  • Collaborate across Space Management, Analytics, and Sales teams for category reviews and client initiatives.
  • Represent the team at client meetings, addressing shelving issues and sharing success stories.
  • Oversee the creation of presentation materials including planograms, financials, and performance reports, using automation tools.
  • Build strong client relationships by understanding their needs and delivering tailored space management solutions.

Benefits

  • Work in-office four days a week, fostering collaboration among team members.
  • Opportunity to lead innovative space management projects that directly impact workplace optimization.
  • Professional development through team supervision, training initiatives, and performance evaluations.
  • Exposure to leading analytics tools and methodologies, enhancing technical skills in data analysis.
Full Job Description
Job Description

This position requires working in the office four days per week in either Bowling Green, KY or Goodlettsville, TN.

You will oversee the execution of space planning initiatives, providing hands-on project management and coordination to ensure successful delivery of space-related projects. You will play a key role in optimizing workspace utilization, aligning planning efforts with organizational goals, and driving innovative solutions for our physical environments.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage space planning and analytics projects to ensure high-quality deliverables.
  • Supervise and develop team members through training, performance evaluations, and goal tracking.
  • Analyze data to generate strategic insights and client-ready presentations with actionable recommendations.
  • Collaborate across Space Management, Analytics, and Sales teams to support category reviews and client initiatives.
  • Represent the team at client meetings, addressing shelving issues and sharing success stories.
  • Oversee the creation of presentation materials, including planograms, financials, and performance reports, leveraging automation tools.
  • Build strong client relationships by understanding their needs and delivering tailored space management solutions.


Qualifications

Education:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, with 5-7 years in space management or space technology solutions; experience in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry strongly preferred.

Work Experience:
  • Proven leadership experience managing teams with diverse skill sets and levels of expertise.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Advanced proficiency in Blue Yonder (formerly JDA), Apollo or similar platforms, Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with Power BI is a plus.
  • Experience working with syndicated data sources such as Circana/IRI and ACNielsen.
  • Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to independently conduct data mining using CPG math concepts.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to manage multiple projects independently, ensuring timely delivery.
  • Solid background in data analysis and space management systems, with a working knowledge of the supporting technologies.

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About Carlyle Group

The Carlyle Group is a global investment firm that specializes in private equity, credit, and real estate investments. The firm was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Washington, D.C. Carlyle manages more than $230 billion in assets across 389 investment vehicles as of December 31, 2020. The firm's private equity investments span a wide range of industries, including aerospace and defense, consumer and retail, energy and power, healthcare, and technology, media and telecommunications. Carlyle has offices in 22 countries and employs more than 1,800 people worldwide.
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Size
1,850 employees
Market Cap
$10.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$348.2 million
Founded
1987
5 Year Trend
+31%
Revenue
$2.9 billion
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