Merchandise Planner (POGs)

Acosta, Inc. • Cranberry Township, PA

54d • $37,000 - $46,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is #hourly working #hybrid , in Cranberry Township, PA, 3 days per week. Are you interested in creating the Planograms (POGs) that Reset Merchandisers use in the stores? Then we have an exciting #opportunity for someone with Merchandising & Excel skills to #JoinOurTeam and be part of the retail revolution! RESPONSIBILITIES + Provide space management and section merchandising on assigned categories and customers, including the analysis of financial data and the ability to provide space-related insights at both the account and market levels. + Participate in developing and maintaining client-specific reporting that measures performance against strategies and objectives . + Develop and ensure that planograms meet both the Customer's and Client's visual standards, while increasing space for brands represented by Acosta based on sales performance. + Data Management - Collecting, organizing, storing, and maintaining data to ensure it is accurate, accessible, and secure. + Responsible for quality control of data sources and ensuring accuracy of deliverables, often requiring engagement with other BI associates and data/tool vendors. + Perform user-acceptance testing for space management tools .

Requirements

• 2 - 3 years of industry-level experience ( reset/merchandising ) or an Associate's degree.
• Proficient in Excel (for data analysis) , Word, and PowerPoint.
• Identify and leverage relevant data to diagnose situations and identify potential solutions .
• Conduct data mining utilizing CPG math concepts and tools effectively and independently.
• Manage multiple projects and have strong organizational skills.
• Self-starter and willing to take ownership of your responsibilities and career path.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Blue Yonder (JDA), Apollo/Symphony, and EYC Space Management Software, is nice to have

Responsibilities

• Provide space management and section merchandising on assigned categories and customers, including the analysis of financial data and the ability to provide space-related insights at both the account and market levels.
• Participate in developing and maintaining client-specific reporting that measures performance against strategies and objectives .
• Develop and ensure that planograms meet both the Customer's and Client's visual standards, while increasing space for brands represented by Acosta based on sales performance.
• Data Management - Collecting, organizing, storing, and maintaining data to ensure it is accurate, accessible, and secure.
• Responsible for quality control of data sources and ensuring accuracy of deliverables, often requiring engagement with other BI associates and data/tool vendors.
• Perform user-acceptance testing for space management tools

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees