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Sr. Analyst Space and Assortment

Sr. Analyst Space and Assortment

Advantage SolutionsGrand Rapids, MI, United States
9 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Sr. Analyst Space and Assortment

Job Locations

US-MI-Grand Rapids

Primary Posting Location : City

Grand Rapids

Primary Posting Location : State / Province

MI

Primary Posting Location : Postal Code

49501

Primary Posting Location : Country

US

Requisition ID

2025-437101

Position Type

Full Time

Category

Category Management, Insights and Planning

Minimum

USD $58,400.00 / Yr.

Maximum

USD $73,000.00 / Yr.

Summary

Space and Assortment Sr Analyst

We build people, brands, and businesses! We are looking for a dynamic Space and Assortment Sr Analyst to provide strategic planogram analytical support for Advantage clients and customers. This multifaceted role demands expert knowledge of space management technology, application of information available, and the ability to create best-in-class merchandising solutions to meet client objectives and retailer strategies. Deep analytical abilities, project management expertise, and a proven track record in managing client engagements are needed. The ideal candidate will take ownership of complex space planning projects, drive process improvements, and provide strategic recommendations to optimize space allocation and product assortment for clients. This role requires the ability to juggle multiple priorities, deliver compelling presentations, and leverage data-driven insights to inuence decision-making and support business growth.

The assortment analysis work requires merging customer information with syndicated sales data to identify distribution opportunities across multiple categories and ensure the right items are on the shelf based on performance. This includes understanding the shopper consideration path for categories assigned and review of planograms to meet retailer needs for on-shelf capacity and optimal ow.

Take this opportunity to join North America's leading business solutions provider and build your career working with amazing people in a growing industry! Apply today!

What we offer :

Full-Time Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)

  • 401(k) with company match
  • Training and Career Development
  • Generous Paid Time-Off

Responsibilities :

  • Planogram Support : Support client selling objectives in developing best-in-class planograms and merchandising solutions for category reviews, business overviews, and retailer updates.
  • Space Analytics : Utilize various data sources, including syndicated data, retailer information, and space allocations to provide insights that support sales in delivering against the client's business objectives / core KPIs for specic regions / markets. This will involve assortment analysis, space to sales scorecards, pre / post reset review, creative merchandising solutions for planogram creation / approval, etc.
  • Data Solutions & Enablers : Serve as a subject matter expert for various reporting systems and tools related to space management, retailer schematics, and planogram proposals. Model cross-functional collaboration, seizing opportunities to share information and insights gathered regarding space and shelving opportunities. Seek continuous improvement and new ideas to improve analytical and reporting capabilities to identify growth and shelving opportunities across the entire retailer landscape.
  • Client Management : Build strong relationships with multiple client contacts through collaboration and effective communication. Tailor solutions based on unique requirements and goals. Anticipate needs and provide proactive and creative recommendations. Continuously demonstrate reliability with consistent support and reliable solutions.
  • Presentation Development : Create compelling and creative presentations using space insights and market trends identified for on-shelf, distribution, or merchandising opportunities focused on the client's objectives and core KPIs.
  • Job Will Remain Open Until Filled

    Responsibilities

    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.

    Responsibilities

  • Planogram Support : Support client selling objectives in developing best-in-class planograms and merchandising solutions for category reviews, business overviews and retailer updates.
  • Space Analytics : Utilize various data sources, including syndicated data, retailer information and space allocations to provide insights that supports sales in delivering against the client business objectives / core KPIs for specic regions / markets. This will involve assortment analysis, space to sales scorecards, pre / post reset review, creative merchandising solutions for planogram creation / approval, etc.
  • Data Solutions & Enablers : Serve as a subject matter expert for various reporting systems and tools related to space management, retailer schematics and planogram proposals. Model cross-functional collaboration, seizing opportunities to share information and insights gathered regarding space and shelving opportunities. Seek continuous improvement and new ideas to improve analytical and reporting capabilities to identify growth and shelving opportunities across the entire retailer landscape.
  • Client Management : Build strong relationships with multiple client contacts through collaboration and effective communication. Tailor solutions based on unique requirements and goals. Anticipate needs and provide proactive and creative recommendations. Continuously demonstrate reliability with consistent support and reliable solutions.
  • Presentation Development : Create compelling and creative presentations using space insights and market trends identified for on shelf, distribution or merchandising opportunities focused on the client's objectives and core KPIs.
  • Qualifications

    Education Requirements : Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

    Experience Requirements : 3 to 5 years experience in relevant field (Space Management experience preferred)

    Travel requirement : Occasional travel may be required for store visits or sales meetings.

    Supervisor Responsibility

    Direct Reports : This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports

    Indirect Reports : Does not have direct reports, but may delegate work of others and provide guidance, direction and mentoring to indirect reports

    Required Knowledge and Skills

  • Ability to confidently collaborate, communicate, and present to client, customer, and internal leadership
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team
  • Strategic mindset with demonstrated ability to positively impact client business
  • Self-directed work ethic and desire to succeed : thrives in a fast-paced environment / adaptable
  • Proven ability to develop, build, and maintain positive business relationships
  • Excellent communication - written and oral. Passion to achieve desired results through others with positive, energetic, and enthusiastic communication
  • Well-organized and strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Intellectually curious, eager to problem solve and a quick learner
  • Ability to present polished, professional image and represent the company in a professional manner
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize business requests
  • Syndicated data experience : working knowledge of syndicated data sources
  • Understanding of principles and practices of Category Management (analysis of assortment, pricing, promotion, shelving, shopper) required
  • Understanding and application of principles and practices of Space Management (analysis of assortment, project / process management expertise, shelving / merchandising strategies, space to sales, reporting, shopper consideration paths, etc.) with expertise in space planning software
  • Experience with space automation a plus
  • Experience with floor planning a plus
  • Microsoft Office experience : mastery of Excel, Word, PowerPoint
  • Environmental & Physical Requirements

    Office / Sedentary Requirements : Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically, requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may require the ability to lift up to 10lbs.

    Additional Information Regarding Job Duties

    Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one's supervisor or other manager related to the position / department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job positions, or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.

    Important Information

    The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of associates so classified.

    The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, the Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by law.

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