Space Planning Analyst (CPG)

This position is open to #Anywhere in the United States, working a #Hybrid work model, 3 days in the office.  

You will provide best-in-class support to the category advisor team by building a strong partnership with the top food manufacturer and the largest retailer, providing merchandising solutions, and turning insights into action that drive growth for the business.  You will conduct insight-driven analysis utilizing multi-source data to evaluate item performance, assortment planning, consumer behavior, promotion, and store clustering while leveraging effective communication & influencing actionable recommendations.

• Provide analytical support for Space and Category Management projects utilizing retailer and/or syndicated data, industry-standard reports, and Acosta’s proprietary Space analysis tools.
• Use Space-related insights to develop and maintain Best in Class planograms; implement approved recommendations, clients’ shelving standards, and customer-specific objectives.
• Partner with Business Managers and other Business Intelligence (BI) associates to create sales presentations addressing client or customer business issues; ensure quality results of final deliverables.
• Identify category space optimization opportunities, gain support for proposed changes, and follow through on implementation.
• Create client-specific reports measuring performance against strategic initiatives and objectives; update and refresh weekly and monthly dashboards for assigned clients.
• Engage with data/tool vendors to manage quality control of data sources, ensuring the accuracy of all reports/deliverables

• College degree or equivalent work experience, including a minimum of one (1) year in the Consumer Package Goods (CPG) industry. 
• 3 – 5 years of experience utilizing Blue Yonder, JDA, or other space management software, and experience in a consumer analytics or technology-based role 
• Intermediate degree of proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, with knowledge of Power BI preferred.
• Effectively and independently conduct data mining operations utilizing retailer or syndicated data (IRI/Nielsen), CPG math concepts, and standard analytical tools. 
• Self-starter: identify and leverage relevant data to diagnose situations, identify potential solutions, and drive results
• Clearly and concisely communicate relevant information and present to business partners, clients, and customers.  

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Acosta is a part of Acosta Group – a collective of the industry’s most trusted retail, marketing and foodservice agencies reimagining the way people connect with brands at every point in their shopping journey.
Specializing in retail sales services, digital strategy, and business intelligence, Acosta empowers brands to thrive in the world of omnichannel shopping. Our sales and digital teams build lasting relationships, ensuring our client brands get the space they deserve in stores and outperform the competition online, while our merch reps make brands shine in retail locations across the world.
But it’s not just about what we do – it’s about who we are. With a team of over 20,000 associates, we’re a community of forward-thinking, value-driven professionals committed to an unmatched level of trust and transparency in the industry. And, we understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why many of our field roles provide our associates with flexible scheduling options. Join us and be a part of a team that values growth and making a real impact for our clients, retail partners and their customers.
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