Space Management Analyst

Overview

Develops and maintains planogram schematics that translate category goals into effective merchandising strategies, contributing to best-in-class presentations for AGNE retailers. Identifies and supports the execution of the space management process for product categories using category review components, including customer insights, decision trees, and competitive market data. Acts as a partner and resource to the Category Managers, contributing to decision-making based on best practices.

Supports education of cross-functional stakeholders on the fundamentals of category management and the importance of planograms.

• Develops and maintains planogram schematics that translate category goals into effective merchandising strategies, contributing to best-in-class presentations for AGNE retailers.
• Identifies and supports the execution of the space management process for product categories using category review components, including customer insights, decision trees, and competitive market data.
• Acts as a partner and resource to the Category Managers, contributing to decision-making based on best practices.
• Supports education of cross-functional stakeholders on the fundamentals of category management and the importance of planograms.
• Assists with and occasionally leads planogram reviews, helping to create and communicate compelling merchandise presentations to guide execution for the SMS team and retailers.
• Initiates and contributes to assortment recommendations and space allocation solutions for the maintenance and optimization of planograms.
• Ensures accuracy of the dimensional database and contributes to maintaining a complete LIVE Image library for all products.
• Utilizes data from sources such as Nielsen, IB, and internal reporting to analyze trends, identify opportunities, and support category reviews.
• Creates retailer-facing guides outlining category roles, merchandising strategy, and other relevant planogram details.
• Supports the development and upkeep of the category planogram review calendar based on seasonality and category needs.
• Measures and reports on the impact of space management strategies and planogram performance.
• Performs other duties as required and assigned.

• 2–4 years of experience in merchandising, category management, space management, or a related analytical role.
• Experience with Space Management Software (Spaceman, Apollo, and/or Blue Yonder/Intactix) preferred; willingness to develop into a subject matter expert.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with strong Excel capabilities.
• Experience analyzing and reporting data to identify issues, trends, and opportunities that drive improvements.
• Excellent written, verbal, and analytical skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and a keen eye for presentation.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-functional, cross-company team environment.

• Experience with Retalix, IB, Power BI, Nielsen and Blue Yonder Space Management

• Work is normally performed in a typical office work environment
• Limited physical effort required
• Limited exposure to physical risk