What are the responsibilities and job description for the Planogram Analyst position at Tyson Foods?
Job Details:
Job Summary
The Planogram Analyst is a member of the Merchandising Center of Excellence (MCOE), responsible for planogram development, space and assortment analytics, data integrity, and planogram relay support across multiple Walmart categories. Working as a shared resource under the direction of the Technical Manager, this role partners closely with Category Merchandising Advisors to deliver accurate, timely, and high-quality planogram execution outputs. The role requires strong attention to detail, the ability to manage competing priorities, and a consistent commitment to quality.
Responsibilities
Education:
No
Work Shift:
1ST SHIFT (United States of America)
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Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.
The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.
We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.
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Unsolicited Assistance: Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.
Job Summary
The Planogram Analyst is a member of the Merchandising Center of Excellence (MCOE), responsible for planogram development, space and assortment analytics, data integrity, and planogram relay support across multiple Walmart categories. Working as a shared resource under the direction of the Technical Manager, this role partners closely with Category Merchandising Advisors to deliver accurate, timely, and high-quality planogram execution outputs. The role requires strong attention to detail, the ability to manage competing priorities, and a consistent commitment to quality.
Responsibilities
- Develop planograms across multiple categories using approved assortment, clustering, and fixture assumptions; build multiple planogram versions as needed to support merchant decision-making and store variability
- Review and validate all planograms for adherence to strategy and conformity to MCOE standards and Walmart retailer guidelines; apply revisions promptly based on feedback or evolving requirements
- Conduct detailed space and assortment analytics at the store, cluster, and item level, including SKU productivity, facing optimization, holding power, and duplication identification
- Support development of data-driven recommendations for space allocation and assortment optimization in partnership with Merchandising Advisors
- Manage and maintain planogram data environments, including store and item attribution, assortment and clustering data, performance data inputs, DC realignments, and trait maintenance
- Assist in end-to-end planogram relay execution across multiple categories; track progress and deliverables, communicate status and risks proactively, and coordinate with Merchandising Advisors to ensure alignment on timelines and outputs
- Support buyer-facing planogram discussions alongside the Merchandising Advisor as needed
- Execute all work in alignment with MCOE planogram playbooks, templates, workflows, and quality standards; flag process or workflow improvement opportunities to the Technical Manager
- Conduct ad hoc analysis to support merchandising decisions, category reviews, performance reporting, and business questions as directed
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Analytics, Retail, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 1–2 years’ experience in Category Management, Analytics, Retail, or a related field; retail or CPG internship experience counts toward this requirement
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Analytical aptitude with the ability to manage and interpret complex data sets
- Clear written and verbal communication skills, including comfort in professional settings such as buyer calls
- Collaborative work style with a genuine interest in merchandising, retail analytics, or category management
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with broader Microsoft Office Suite
- Familiarity with JDA/BlueYonder space planning software or CARM a plus; training provided
- Understanding of Walmart’s end-to-end planogram relay development process helpful but not required
- Limited travel may be required
No
Work Shift:
1ST SHIFT (United States of America)
Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.
Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.
The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.
We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.
If you would like to learn more about your data privacy rights and how you may use that information, please read our Job Applicant Privacy Notice here.
Unsolicited Assistance: Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.