Sr. Analyst, Space Planning
About The Position
The Sr. Analyst, Space Planning is responsible for executing planogram development and space and assortment analysis, and implementing space recommendations in partnership with Category Development. The role supports space gains for the Flavor category and the company’s portfolio through detailed validation analysis and expertise. It owns space-planning tools and resources, the 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. The role influences retail assortment, space, and planning recommendations. The analyst uses data from sources including JDA, retail sales, consumer research, and market analysis to generate actionable shelf and product-assortment recommendations. The position also builds or enhances automated tools, supports field requests, collaborates with cross-functional partners, and turns analysis into compelling stories that communicate retail opportunities. Success is measured through volume (40%), distribution (50%), and budget management (10%).
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 such as Circana.
- Knowledge of space-planning tools and image-library management, including JDA.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, V-Lookups, and formulas.
- Experience 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
- 2+ years of proven category management, space-planning analytics, and insights experience in the CPG industry is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Manage product and image libraries to ensure information is accurate and up to date.
- Partner with Sales on planogram reset validation 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 requests related to space and assortment in support of stronger distributor partnerships.
- Work with cross-functional partners to support category solutions.
- Use data sources including JDA, retail sales data, consumer research, and market analysis to develop actionable shelf and product-assortment recommendations.
- Turn insights and analysis into impactful stories by integrating multiple data points to communicate retail opportunities and solutions.
- Own space-planning tools and resources, including JDA, Black Apple, and image libraries.
- Own the validation process in partnership with Sales.
- Own national and regional Look of the Leader planograms for small and large format, emphasizing best-in-class Flavor assortment.
- Own planograms, programming, and scripts.
- Drive continuous improvement in the quality and impact of insights, reporting, and tools.
Benefits
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
