Space Planning Team (POGs)

Acosta

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are hiring a Space Management team to work #hybrid , in Cranberry Township, PA, 3 days per week. 1 Senior Manager – Responsible for leading and managing a team of 8 space planning professionals , ensuring alignment with business goals and operational efficiency. 2 Senior Space Specialists – Must have hands-on experience with space management software such as Blue Yonder (formerly JDA) , Apollo , or similar tools. Strong analytical and planning skills required. 6 Space Planners (Hourly) – Requires prior merchandising experience and proficiency in Microsoft Excel . Attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are essential. Please note that the salary in this posting spans across the different positions and experiences on a national level.

Requirements

• Senior Manager - 3 - 5 years of supervisory experience
• Space Planners: 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

• Senior Manager – with supervisory experience leading a space management team , with a strong ability to guide strategy, support team development, and drive performance.
• 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree