Sr. Analyst, Space Planning

Mark Anthony Group • Chicago, IL

1d • $90,000 - $95,000

About The Position

The Sr. Analyst, Space Planning is responsible for executing planogram development, space and assortment analysis, and implementing space recommendations in partnership with Category Development. The role helps accelerate space gains for the Flavor category and the company’s portfolio through detailed validation analysis and expertise.

The position owns space-planning tools and resources, the planogram validation process in partnership with Sales, and National and Regional Look of the Leader planograms for Small and Large Format, with an emphasis on best-in-class Flavor assortment. It uses research, analytics, and multiple data sources to develop actionable shelf and assortment recommendations, and turns analysis into compelling stories that illustrate retail opportunities. The role also builds or enhances automated tools and works with cross-functional partners to support category solutions and improve distributor partnerships.

The position is based in Chicago, IL. The listed annual salary range is $90,000–$95,000, with a bonus plan and benefits. The company describes its culture as focused on craft, curiosity, humility, and disruption.

Requirements

• Preferably 2+ years of category management, space-planning analytics, and insights experience in the Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) industry.
• Knowledge of syndicated scan and household panel data platforms, including Circana.
• Knowledge of space-planning tools and image-library management, including JDA.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, V-Lookups, and formulas.
• Strong technical skills with third-party software applications such as Power BI.
• Strong data visualization skills in PowerPoint and/or Power BI.
• Strong presentation and communication skills, internally and externally.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Circana syndicated scan and household panel data platforms.
• Experience with JDA space-planning tools and image-library management.
• Experience with Power BI and other third-party software applications.

Responsibilities

• Manage product and image libraries to ensure information is accurate and up to date.
• Partner with Sales in the planogram reset validation process and own or acquire validations in new geographies or outlets.
• Build or enhance automated tools to improve efficiency in space analytics.
• Develop regional best-in-class planograms using research, analytics, and the national planogram template.
• Address ad hoc field space and assortment requests to support stronger distributor partnerships.
• Work with cross-functional partners to support category solutions.
• Use JDA, retail sales data, consumer research, and market analysis to generate actionable shelf and product assortment recommendations.
• Develop meaningful, impactful insights and analysis by integrating multiple information points to communicate retail opportunities.
• Curate retailer, distributor, and shopper opportunities and maintain up-to-date shopper metrics and category studies on flavor.
• Drive continuous improvement in the quality of insights, reporting, and tools to improve impact and efficiency.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary of $90,000–$95,000 in Chicago, IL.
• Bonus plan designed to recognize company performance and individual contributions.
• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits.
• Company matching 401(k) contributions.
• Paid time off, including annual leave, paid sick time, and holidays.
• Opportunities for training, development, and career growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed