Sr Space Planner (POGs)
Acosta is a company specializing in retail space management, and they are seeking a Senior Space Planner to strategically arrange products within retail spaces using space management software. The role involves developing Planograms, maintaining client-specific reporting, and ensuring accuracy in deliverables while collaborating with team members and clients.
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
Skills
- Proficiency in space management software such as Blue Yonder (JDA), Apollo, or Spaceman is essential for this role
- Up to one year of related work experience
- Demonstrate an advanced degree of proficiency in Windows and related software applications including Excel, and PowerPoint
- Clearly and concisely communicate relevant information to work with team members and internal and external clients effectively
- 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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- Color Perception
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- Bachelor's Degree preferred
- Knowledge of Power BI would be a strong asset
- Experience with syndicated data and/or space management tools would be an asset
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