Planogram Specialist

SummaryPlanogram Specialist Onsite 4 days, Monday through Thursday, Friday remote. Acceptable locations, Phoenix, AZ or Boise, ID   This mid-level role is ideal for a professional with experience in space and assortment planning, planogram development. While collaborating with teams, the planogram specialist will independently manage project responsibilities and timelines, effectively multitasking to ensure successful execution. They will work closely with clients and customers to align project goals and maintain workflows across various cycle timelines. Continuously developing their expertise, the analyst will leverage industry tools and software to optimize space planning. Additionally, they may support training initiatives and serve as a reliable resource for senior leaders.   This position is in our client's office located in Phoenix, AZ or Boise, ID.   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 with access to the best products available in the marketplace today.   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:   - Partners with retailers to develop space and floor planning strategies, providing data-driven insights on fixture placement and/or category performance. - Planogram development - Manages multiple project timelines in assigned spaces ensuring each process is thoroughly followed. - Leverages data analysis, market trends, and external resources to optimize space utilization and support strategic merchandising decisions. - Provide support for associates on corporate merchandising principles and practices and maintain accurate growth-oriented plans that align with customers’ goals.   Qualifications:   - Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in sales, grocery, and CPG - 2-4 years of experience with creating planograms required - Experience with Symphony preferred, however experience in Blue Yonder, JDA or Apollo a plus - Experience with space planning analysis in a professional setting - Assortment analytics required - Experience in merchandising is a plus - Self-directed work ethic and desire to succeed; thrives in a fast-paced environment - Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize business requests - Good communication – written and oral – skills and strong interpersonal skills - Well-organized and strong attention to detail and accuracy - Intellectually curious, eager to problem solve, and a quick learner Strong work ethic and desire to succeed (often with minimal supervision) - Microsoft Office experience: Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint   Job Will Remain Open Until Filled    ResponsibilitiesThe 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.   Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities - Partners with retailers to develop space and floor planning strategies, providing data-driven insights on fixture placement and/or category performance. - Manages multiple project timelines in assigned spaces ensuring each process is thoroughly followed. - Leverages data analysis, market trends, and external resources to optimize space utilization and support strategic merchandising decisions. - Provide support for associates on corporate merchandising principles and practices and maintain accurate growth-oriented plans that align with customers goals. Supervisory Responsibilities Direct Reports - This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports Indirect Reports - This position does not have guidance or mentoring responsibilities for indirect reports   Travel and/or Driving Requirements - Travel and driving are not essential duties or functions of this job   Minimum Qualifications The following are the minimum job-related qualifications which an individual needs in order to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job Education Level: (Required): Bacehlors Degree or equivalent job-related experience   Field of Study/Area of Experience: 2-4 years of experience with Planograms or Floorplans Experience with analysis in a professional setting Experience in merchandising is a plus   Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Self-directed work ethic and desire to succeed; thrives in a fast-paced environment Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize business requests Good communication – written and oral – skills and strong interpersonal skills Well-organized and strong attention to detail and accuracy Intellectually curious, eager to problem solve, and a quick learner Strong work ethic and desire to succeed (often with minimal supervision) Microsoft Office experience : Proficient in Excel, Word, and 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 the telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may also require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds.   Additional Information Regarding The Company Job Duties and Job Descriptions 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 position 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 InformationThe 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.