Space and Assortment Sr Analyst

The Space and Assortment Sr Analyst is required to provide strategic planogram analytical support for Advantage clients and customers. This multifaceted role demands expert knowledge of space management technology, application of information available, and the ability to create best in class merchandising solutions to meet client objectives and retailer strategies. Deep analytical abilities, project management expertise, and a proven track record in managing client engagements is needed. The ideal candidate will take ownership of complex space planning projects, drive process improvements, and provide strategic recommendations to optimize space allocation and product assortment for clients. This role requires the ability to juggle multiple priorities, deliver compelling presentations, and leverage data-driven insights to influence decision-making and support business growth.

The assortment analysis work requires merging customer information with syndicated sales data to identify distribution opportunities across multiple categories and ensuring the right items are on shelf based on performance. This includes understanding the shopper consideration path for categories assigned and review of planograms to meet retailer needs for on shelf capacity and optimal flow.

Qualifications

Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Experience Requirements: 3 to 5 years experience in relevant field (Space Management experience required, JDA Software experience preferred)

Travel requirement: Occasional travel may be required for store visits or sales meetings.

Supervisor Responsibility

Direct Reports: This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports

Indirect Reports: Does not have direct reports, but may delegate work of others and provide guidance, direction and mentoring to indirect reports

Required Knowledge And Skills

• Ability to confidently collaborate, communicate, and present to client, customer, and internal leadership
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Strategic mindset with demonstrated ability to positively impact client business
• Self-directed work ethic and desire to succeed: thrives in a fast-paced environment/adaptable
• Proven ability to develop, build, and maintain positive business relationships
• Excellent communication – written and oral. Passion to achieve desired results through others with positive, energetic, and enthusiastic communication
• Well-organized and strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Intellectually curious, eager to problem solve and a quick learner
• Ability to present polished, professional image and represent the company in a professional manner
• Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize business requests
• Syndicated data experience: working knowledge of syndicated data sources
• Understanding of principles and practices of Category Management (analysis of assortment, pricing, promotion, shelving, shopper) required
• Understanding and application of principles and practices of Space Management (analysis of assortment, project/process management expertise, shelving/merchandising strategies, space to sales, reporting, shopper consideration paths, etc.) with expertise in space planning software
• Experience with space automation a plus
• Experience with floor planning a plus
• Microsoft Office experience: mastery of Excel, Word, PowerPoint
  
  

Job Will Remain Open Until Filled