What are the responsibilities and job description for the Merchandise Specialist position at MSH?
About the Company & the Role
A well-established, family-owned food manufacturer and distributor is hiring a Merchandising Planogram Specialist. This is a data-first merchandising role were you'll build and maintain planograms (JDA/Spaceman or an equivalent platform) using store-level sales data to drive shelf layout and assortment decisions for one or more retail accounts.
What You'll Do
- Build and maintain planograms — shelf layout, facings, and assortment.
- Analyze store-level sales data (Excel, including pivot tables) to guide space and assortment decisions.
- Support merchandising strategy using quantitative and qualitative market research.
- Partner with Sales, Key Account Managers, and retail buyer/merchandising teams.
- Conduct periodic store visits to assess shelf conditions and execution.
What We're Looking For
- 3 years of merchandising experience, including planograms and assortment planning.
- Hands-on experience with planogram/space-planning software (Spaceman, JDA/Blue Yonder, or equivalent).
- Excel proficiency
- Background in retail, CPG, or a merchandising agency.
- Bachelor's degree
- Team-oriented, adaptable, and comfortable working in-office 5 days/week.
Compensation & Logistic
Base salary approximately $80K (subject to experience). In-office role based in Jersey City, NJ.
Salary : $80,000