Space Planning Associate

Advantage Solutions•Monroe Township, NJ

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Space Planning Associate works directly with ASM’s customers by analyzing shelving data and building planograms in a way that best fits client/customer’s objectives. Responsible for the efficient and effective managing of assigned categories. Expected to be tactically sound and strategic in plan development. This position can be located in-house with the customer or work remotely as outlined by customer. The Company is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today. Position Summary The Space Planning Associate works directly with Company’s customers by analyzing shelving data and building planograms in a way that best fits client/customer’s objectives. Responsible for the efficient and effective managing of assigned categories. Expected to be tactically sound and strategic in plan development. This position can be located in-house with the customer or work remotely as outlined by customer.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience
2-4 years of experience in merchandising and planogram development skills
Analytical and research Skills
Working knowledge of syndicated data and applications
Strong merchandising and planogram development skills
Basic understanding of category management
Ability to gather data, to compile information, and prepare reports
Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle a fast-paced work environment
Strong prioritization skills
Flexible and adaptable, able to change and alter according to changes in projects or business environment
Team building Skills
Excellent customer service orientation
Ability to ensure a high level of service and quality is maintained
Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and web-browsers
Experience using planogram software (JDA Space Planning, Apollo, Spaceman, etc.)

Nice To Haves

Associate's Degree or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

Maintain project schedule by monitoring project progress, coordinating activities, resolving problems, and make adjustments as needed to meet deadlines
Support retailers and/or clients POG development throughout defined category review process or client initiatives
Communicate business opportunities and recommend action plans by working with clients, customers, and/or Business Development Managers
Organize information by studying, analyzing, interpreting, and classifying data
Executes test sets in set room
Determine and quantify primary business opportunities and key drivers as they pertain to shelving
Support key business opportunities by recommending merchandising/assortment solutions based on applicable data
Prioritize optimal assortment and/or shelving information to support the goals of our clients, customers, and company
Evaluate the reliability of source information by weighing raw data and organizing results for analysis
Provide planogram information for clients, customers, and/or Business Development Managers through the use of syndicated or customer-specific data sources
Meet specific needs of requesting party by determining appropriate movement/performance data selection such as share of shelf, days of supply, pack out, etc.
Maintain information inputs in Company’s proprietary POG Analysis tools