SAS Sr Analyst Space and Assortment

Advantage Solutions • Winston-Salem, NC

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About The Position

This role is for a senior professional with advanced expertise in space and assortment planning. The analyst will take on leadership of complex projects, overseeing and managing timelines while ensuring successful execution. They will work closely with clients and senior stakeholders to align on strategic goals and ensure the overall project vision is met. In addition to leading projects, they will mentor and guide junior team members, offering insights and support to help drive team success. The senior associate will leverage their extensive knowledge to continuously optimize processes, employ advanced tools and software, and proactively contribute to the development of best practices in the field. They will also serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, providing critical insights and recommendations to inform strategic decision-making.

Requirements

• 4-6 years of experience with Planograms or Floorplans
• Experience with analysis in a professional setting
• Microsoft Office experience : Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Self-directed work ethic and desire to succeed; thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize business requests
• Good communication – written and oral – skills and strong interpersonal skills
• Well-organized and strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Intellectually curious, eager to problem solve, and a quick learner
• Strong work ethic and desire to succeed (often with minimal supervision)
• Bacehlors Degree or equivalent job-related experience

Nice To Haves

• Experience in merchandising is a plus

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on client objectives, ensure best practices for space allocation and/or shelf placement, and deliver presentations and recommendations for assortment and space optimization solutions.
• Responsible for gathering customer insights and competitive data to support business objectives. Interprets analytical results, draws conclusions, and delivers clear, concise information across the business.
• Create and communicate merchandising presentations on strategies to enhance consumer shopping experience. May also support team members in retailer facing meetings to ensure objectives are met and notes are taken away or adjusted.
• Key business partner and advisor for merchandising organization on all matters related to space planning/analytics and planogram/floorplans.
• Manages and maintains spatial information workflows and analytics and makes recommendations for optimizing processes.
• May lead or support a team (no direct reports), delegating workload and ensuring consistent project completion.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level