Space Management Analyst

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• 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.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 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.

NON-ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE: Experience with Retalix, IB, Power BI, Nielson and Blue Yonder Space Management

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is normally performed in a typical office work environment


• Limited physical effort required


• Limited exposure to physical risk