APAC Planogram Optimization & Syn Data Specialist

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Job Description:

As the APAC Planogram Optimization & Syn Data Specialist, you will be the strategic owner of 3 critical pillars across APAC:

• Planogram Optimization through space planning/management tools
• Syndicated data (Nielsen, Kantar, Intage, Circana, etc.) management through budget ownership and stewarding agency relationships to drive max value, collaborating with country teams
• Championing capability building of APAC teams in both POG optimization & Syn data through training and other means.

Your role is pivotal in transforming data-driven insights into actionable strategies and elevating the commercial team's skills.Primary responsibility areas:Lead strategic KA customer focused Planogram (POG) optimization projects for APAC countries

• Own and execute end-to-end planogram optimization projects for key APAC retailers using external tools (JDA, Tana power) and internal systems (POG Heatmap).
• Provide analytics-led insights for category management projects, JBPs, Range Reviews, POG proposals, including space-to-sales analysis, assortment optimization, and joint business plan inputs.
• Act as the subject matter expert for space planning and category management, supporting key customer presentations

Drive 3P Syndicated Data for APAC countries

• Own overall APAC syn data budget, ensuring spending are optimized and aligned with strategic priorities.
• Own Area level Syn data reporting, working across Retail Analytics team members to deliver timely dashboards.
• Lead agency relationships at central level across APAC including contract renewals, cost negotiations, and subscription audits. o
• Drive reporting cadence and own the annual/strategic presentations delivery by agencies, aligned to country & business/portfolio priorities.

Champion capability building for POG optimization & Syndicated Data across APAC countries

• Develop and share APAC-wide case studies and best practices, quantifying the business impact (e.g., sales lift, share gain) to build a repository of success stories.
• Design and deliver comprehensive training programs and workshops on POG optimization, category management principles, and the use of analytical tools to Key Account and Marketing teams. o
• Guide country teams in maximizing value from Syn Data subscriptions, through training and best practice sharing.
• Foster a self-serve analytics culture by championing the use of data in daily decisionmaking across the commercial organization.
• Conduct workshops and "clinics" to provide ongoing support and upskill the commercial organization, fostering a community of ‘POG & Syn Data’-literate practitioners

Qualifications:

• Minimum bachelor's degree in Business, Analytics, or a related field; Master’s degree is a plus.
• Must have min 5-7 years of experience in Planogram Management, Category Management, or Retail Analytics within the FMCG/CPG industry.
• Proven expertise in leading end-to-end POG projects and using specialized software (JDA Space Planning, Tana Power, or equivalent) is mandatory.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in retail data (POS, Syndicated Data)
• Strong financial acumen and budget and Syn Data agency / vendor management experience. • Must be proficient with visualization tools like Power BI.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and influencing skills, with a proven ability to train and coach others.
• Experience working in a multi-country APAC environment is highly preferred.
• Fluent in English (verbal & written)

Preferred experiences:

• Working knowledge with Python, SQL, SPSS.
• Working in or for countries: Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Australia, Thailand, Philippines, India, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia.

Must haves:

• Proven experience in creating training materials and delivering effective technical training to non-technical audiences.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for mastering and teaching complex tools.
• Thrive with an entrepreneurial mindset as an individual contributor.
• Team player and fosters connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships

Target country/ Location:

This position does not require relocation. Employees from any of the following target locations may apply:

• Bangkok, Thailand 
• Bangalore, India 
• Jakarta, Indonesia 
• Taguig, PH

Worker Type: Permanent

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