Senior Space Planning Specialist (POGs)

Acosta Group • Cranberry Township, PA

5d • $45,000 - $60,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is #hybrid on-site 3 days a week in Cranberry Township, PA. Space Planning is a specialized discipline focused on strategically arranging 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

• Education Requirements: Bachelor's Degree preferred Related work experience may be substituted for the educational requirement
• Work Experience Requirements: Up to one year of related work experience
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements: Demonstrate an advanced degree of proficiency in Windows and related software applications, including Excel, and PowerPoint
• Clearly and concisely communicate relevant information to work effectively with team members and internal and external clients.
• 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
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Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Power BI would be a strong asset
• Experience with syndicated data and/or space management tools would be an asset

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: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees