Senior Space Planning Specialist (POGs)

Acosta Group • Fayetteville, AR

93d

About The Position

This position is #hybrid on-site 3 to 4 days a week. Space Planning is a specialized discipline focused on the strategic arrangement of products within a retail space, utilizing space management software to develop Planograms (POGs). Proficiency in space management software such as Blue Yonder (JDA), Apollo, or Spaceman is essential for this role.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Up to one year of related work experience
• Demonstrate an advanced degree of proficiency in Windows and related software applications including Excel and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of Power BI would be a strong asset
• Experience with syndicated data and/or space management tools would be an asset
• Clearly and concisely communicate relevant information to work with team members and internal and external clients effectively
• Identify and leverage relevant data to diagnose situations and identify potential solutions
• Effectively and independently conduct data mining utilizing CPG math to clearly and concisely communicate relevant information

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Power BI
• Experience with syndicated data and/or space management tools

Responsibilities

• Provide space management and section merchandising on the assigned categories for the assigned customers, including the analysis of financial data and the ability to provide space-related insights at both the account and market level.
• Participate in the development and maintenance of 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, all the while increasing space for brands represented by Acosta based on sales performance.
• Set up and run team meetings with BM and clients to discuss client needs and upcoming projects.
• Maintain and update all plan-o-grams for assigned categories and/or sections for assigned customers.
• Responsible for quality control of data sources and ensuring accuracy of deliverables, often requiring engagement with other BI associates and data/tool vendors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree