Sr Analyst (Space Management)

This position is open to Charlotte, NC or Rogers, AR, working a #Hybrid schedule in the office 3 days a week.

You will leverage Blue Yonder, CKB, and space management tools to conduct high-quality analysis and synthesize data from multiple sources. Evaluate item performance, optimize assortment planning, and develop store clustering strategies through the space planning process. Use strong communication and influencing skills to translate insights into actionable recommendations that drive client success.

• Utilize Blue Yonder (formerly JDA), CKB, retailer POS data, and reporting tools to support space management initiatives by conducting in-depth analysis and delivering actionable insights. 
• Evaluate item performance, optimize assortment strategies, and support store clustering through the space planning process, effectively communicating findings to drive client-focused solutions.
• Strong analytics, insights, presentation, and storytelling skills
• Build, update, and refresh weekly and monthly dashboards (weekly POS + monthly category recaps)
• Participate in the development of space presentations incorporating syndicated data and other sources of data that address business issues
• Keep abreast of the client’s KPIs, strategies, innovation, and other important information.  

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Related work experience may be substituted for the educational requirement
• Category Management Certification, nice to have

Work Experience Requirements:

• 1 – 3 years related space management experience

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Requirements:

• Demonstrate an advanced degree of proficiency in Windows and related software applications, including Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Clearly and concisely communicate relevant information.
• Identify and leverage relevant data to diagnose situations and identify potential solutions.
• Effectively and independently conduct data mining utilizing CPG math concepts and tools.  

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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.
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