Advantage Solutions
Sr Analyst Space and Assortment
Advantage Solutions, Salisbury, North Carolina, United States, 28147
Overview
SAS 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.
The Company is one of North America\'s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
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/floorplans.
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.
Supervisory Responsibilities Direct Reports - This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports
Indirect Reports - This position may have guidance or mentoring responsibilities for indirect reports
Travel and/or Driving Requirements Travel and driving are not essential duties or functions of this job
Minimum Qualifications
Education Level: Required: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent job-related experience
Field of Study/Area of Experience: 4-6 years of experience with planograms or floorplans
Experience with 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
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize business requests
Good written and oral communication skills and strong interpersonal skills
Well-organized with 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 PowerPoint
Environmental & Physical Requirements Office / Sedentary Requirements: Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time, hear the telephone, enter data on a computer, and may require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds.
Additional Information Regarding The Company Job Duties and Job Descriptions Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one\'s supervisor or other manager related to the position/department. The Company reserves the right to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer the position, subject to applicable law. The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by law.
Important Information The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of associates so classified. The Company is committed to equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment and perform the essential functions of the job, as required by law.
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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.
The Company is one of North America\'s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
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/floorplans.
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.
Supervisory Responsibilities Direct Reports - This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports
Indirect Reports - This position may have guidance or mentoring responsibilities for indirect reports
Travel and/or Driving Requirements Travel and driving are not essential duties or functions of this job
Minimum Qualifications
Education Level: Required: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent job-related experience
Field of Study/Area of Experience: 4-6 years of experience with planograms or floorplans
Experience with 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
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize business requests
Good written and oral communication skills and strong interpersonal skills
Well-organized with 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 PowerPoint
Environmental & Physical Requirements Office / Sedentary Requirements: Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time, hear the telephone, enter data on a computer, and may require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds.
Additional Information Regarding The Company Job Duties and Job Descriptions Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one\'s supervisor or other manager related to the position/department. The Company reserves the right to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer the position, subject to applicable law. The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by law.
Important Information The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of associates so classified. The Company is committed to equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment and perform the essential functions of the job, as required by law.
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