Space and Assortment Sr Analyst

Space and Assortment Sr Analyst

Job Location s: US-AR-Bentonville | US-OH-Cincinnati | US-MN-Minneapolis

• Primary Posting Location City:
  Bentonville
• State/Province: AR
• Postal Code: 72712
• Country: US
• Requisition :
• Position Type:
  Full Time
• Category:
  Category Management, Insights and Planning
• Compensation: USD $58,400.00 – $73,000.00 per year

The Space and Assortment Sr Analyst is required to provide strategic planogram analytical support for Advantage clients and customers. This multifaceted role demands expert knowledge of space management technology, application of information available, and the ability to create best‑in‑class merchandising solutions to meet client objectives and retailer strategies. Deep analytical abilities, project management expertise, and a proven track record in managing client engagements are needed.

The ideal candidate will take ownership of complex space planning projects, drive process improvements, and provide strategic recommendations to optimize space allocation and product assortment for clients. This role requires the ability to juggle multiple priorities, deliver compelling presentations, and leverage data‑driven insights to influence decision‑making and support business growth. The assortment analysis work requires merging customer information with syndicated sales data to identify distribution opportunities across multiple categories and ensuring the right items are on shelf based on performance.

This includes understanding the shopper consideration path for categories assigned and review of planograms to meet retailer needs for on‑shelf capacity and optimal ownership.

• Planogram Support:
  Support client selling objectives in developing best‑in‑class planograms and merchandising solutions for category reviews, business overviews, and retailer updates.
• Space Analytics:
  Utilize various data sources, including syndicated data, retailer information and space allocations to provide insights that support sales in delivering against the client business objectives/core KPIs for specific regions/markets. This involves assortment analysis, space‑to‑sales scorecards, pre/post reset review, creative merchandising solutions for planogram creation/approval, etc.
• Data Solutions & Enablers:
  Serve as a subject‑matter expert for various reporting systems and tools related to space management, retailer schematics and planogram proposals. Model cross‑functional collaboration, seize opportunities to share information and insights gathered regarding space and shelving opportunities. Seek continuous improvement and new ideas to improve analytical and reporting capabilities to identify growth and shelving opportunities across the entire retailer landscape.
• Client Management:
  Build strong relationships with multiple client contacts through collaboration and effective communication. Tailor solutions based on unique requirements and goals. Anticipate needs and provide proactive and creative recommendations. Continuously demonstrate reliability with consistent support and reliable solutions.
• Presentation Development:
  Create compelling and creative presentations using space insights and market trends identified for on‑shelf, distribution or merchandising opportunities focused on the client’s objectives and core KPIs.

• Education Requirements:
  
  Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience Requirements: 3‑5 years experience in relevant field (Space Management experience required; JDA Software experience preferred).
• Travel requirement:
  Occasional travel may be required for store visits or sales meetings.

• Ability to confidently collaborate, communicate, and present to client, customer, and internal leadership.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Strategic mindset with demonstrated ability to positively impact client business.
• Self‑directed work ethic and desire to succeed: thrives in a fast‑paced environment/adaptable.
• Proven ability to develop, build, and maintain positive business relationships.
• Excellent communication—written and oral. Passion to achieve desired results through others with positive, energetic, and enthusiastic…