Sr Analyst Space and Assortment

This role is for a senior professional with advanced expertise in space and assortment planning. The analyst will take on leadership of complex projects, overseeing and managing timelines while ensuring successful execution. They will work closely with clients and senior stakeholders to align on strategic goals and ensure the overall project vision is met. In addition to leading projects, they will mentor and guide junior team members, offering insights and support to help drive team success.

The senior associate will leverage their extensive knowledge to continuously optimize processes, employ advanced tools and software, and proactively contribute to the development of best practices in the field. They will also serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, providing critical insights and recommendations to inform strategic decision-making.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on client objectives, ensure best practices for space allocation and/or shelf placement, and deliver presentations and recommendations for assortment and space optimization solutions.
• Responsible for gathering customer insights and competitive data to support business objectives. Interprets analytical results, draws conclusions, and delivers clear, concise information across the business.
• Create and communicate merchandising presentations on strategies to enhance consumer shopping experience. May also support team members in retailer facing meetings to ensure objectives are met and notes are taken away or adjusted.
• Key business partner and advisor for merchandising organization on all matters related to space planning/analytics and planogram/floor plans.
• Manages and maintains spatial information workflows and analytics and makes recommendations for optimizing processes.
• May lead or support a team (no direct reports), delegating workload and ensuring consistent project completion.

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):
Bachelors Degree or equivalent job-related experience

4-6 years of experience with Planograms or Floor plans

Experience with retail analysis in a professional setting

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 Power Point