Full Time Space Management Support Analyst SAS
Company: Advantage Solutions
Location: Quincy
Posted on: April 28, 2024
Job Description:
Full Time Space Management Support Analyst SAS
Job Locations
US-MA-Quincy
Primary Posting Location : City
Quincy
Primary Posting Location : State/Province
MA
Postal Code
02169
Primary Posting Location : Country
US
Requisition ID
2024-431741
Position Type
Full Time
Minimum
USD $20.00/Hr.
Maximum
USD $20.00/Hr.
Summary
Full Time Space Management Support Analyst SAS SAS Retail Services
provides national retail merchandising services to a host of
fortune 500 CPG companies, distributors, and wholesalers, within
the grocery, mass, home/hardware, and drug channels. We are looking
to hire a Space Management Support Analyst who will be responsible
for assisting in the execution of the Retailer's Space Management
GM process. This is an entry level Space Planning position within
SAS. The Support Analyst will work closely with a team to
accomplish desired business objectives and goals. This position
will entail assisting with the creation of planograms, analyzing
the data to determine space allocation impact and proposing ideas
that will positively impact the sales margin. Our people are what
make SAS Retail Services a great place to work. All of us work hard
to win for the customer - some of the nation's largest retailers -
and that's what makes it fun, the drive to do whatever it takes to
get the job done. APPLY TODAY! What We Offer
- Medical, Dental, Vision after 30
days.
- Short and Long-Term Disability
- 401(K) Plan
- Generous paid time off.
- Paid training and ongoing career development certifications and
courses.Responsibilities:
Support the execution of the
Retailer's space management process using customer insights and
market data.Collaborate with category teams to identify specific
goals for the merchandise reset.Assist with the creation of
planograms and product assortments in a timely manner.Make
recommendations regarding assortment and space allocation solutions
which positively impact the Retailer's sales margins and
turnover.Communicate issues to various teams and propose ideas for
resolution.Assist in compiling and analyzing data for assigned
Retailers.Assist with running internal reports to determine product
viability and preference.May assist with creating merchandise
presentations that enhance the customer shopping experience and
contribute to our Customer 1st merchandising strategy.Perform other
duties as required.Qualifications:
High School diploma
required.Preferred: prior Space Management experience, college
course-work.Must have 1 year of retail/merchandising or related
field experience.Preliminary knowledge of Microsoft Office
Suite.Excellent written, verbal and analytical skills.Ability to
work closely in a multi-functional cross-company team
environment.Ability to create and deliver effective persuasive
presentations.Able to meet deadlines, manage time effectively Job
Will Remain Open Until Filled
Responsibilities
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. Position SummaryThe
Space Planning Associate works directly with Company's customers by
analyzing shelving data and building planograms in a way that best
fits client/customer's objectives. Responsible for the efficient
and effective managing of assigned categories. Expected to be
tactically sound and strategic in plan development. This position
can be located in-house with the customer or work remotely as
outlined by customer. Essential Job Duties and
ResponsibilitiesPlanogram Management
- Maintain project schedule by monitoring project progress,
coordinating activities, resolving problems, and make adjustments
as needed to meet deadlines
- Support retailers and/or clients POG development throughout
defined category review process or client initiativesPlanogram
Development
- Communicate business opportunities and recommend action plans
by working with clients, customers, and/or Business Development
Managers
- Organize information by studying, analyzing, interpreting, and
classifying data
- Executes test sets in set room Data
Analysis/Interpretation/Application
- Determine and quantify primary business opportunities and key
drivers as they pertain to shelving
- Support key business opportunities by recommending
merchandising/assortment solutions based on applicable data
- Prioritize optimal assortment and/or shelving information to
support the goals of our clients, customers, and company
- Evaluate the reliability of source information by weighing raw
data and organizing results for analysisPOG Data Collection
- Provide planogram information for clients, customers, and/or
Business Development Managers through the use of syndicated or
customer-specific data sources
- Meet specific needs of requesting party by determining
appropriate movement/performance data selection such as share of
shelf, days of supply, pack out, etc.Database Management
- Maintain information inputs in Company's proprietary POG
Analysis toolsSupervisory Responsibilities Direct ReportsThis
position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct
reports Indirect ReportsThis position does not have guidance or
mentoring responsibilities for indirect reports Travel and/or
Driving Requirements Travel is an essential duty and function of
this job. Driving is not an essential duty or function of this job.
Tavel up to 25% Minimum QualificationsThe following are the minimum
job-related qualifications which an individual needs in order to
successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of
the job Education Level: (Required): High School Diploma or GED or
equivalent experience (Preferred): Associate's Degree or equivalent
experience Field of Study/Area of Experience: - 2-4 years of
experience in merchandising and planogram development skills
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Analytical and research Skills
- Working knowledge of syndicated data and applications
- Strong merchandising and planogram development skills
- Basic understanding of category management
- Ability to gather data, to compile information, and prepare
reports
- Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle a
fast-paced work environment
- Strong prioritization skills
- Flexible and adaptable, able to change and alter according to
changes in projects or business environment
- Team building Skills
- Excellent customer service orientation
- Ability to ensure a high level of service and quality is
maintained
- Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and web-browsers
- Experience using planogram software (JDA Space Planning,
Apollo, Spaceman, etc.) Environmental & Physical Requirements
Office / Sedentary RequirementsIncumbent 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 (66%+ each day), ability to hear the
telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may also 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. This job
description is meant to describe the general nature and level of
work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an
exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required
for the position. The Company reserves the right at any time with
or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign
or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities,
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 the law. Any estimate,
schedule, or guideline provided to associates in this job
description or elsewhere in connection with their jobs is only
intended to help describe job duties and for planning purposes.
Regardless of any such estimate, schedule, or guideline, associates
must always record all time worked for our company (which includes
but is not limited to on-site work time in an assigned store,
office, or other work location; required waiting time;
administrative time; and work-related travel time).
Important Information
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature
and level of work being performed by people assigned to this
position. 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 providing equal opportunity
in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color,
national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or
mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part
of this commitment, the Company shall provide reasonable
accommodations of known disabilities to enable an 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 the law.
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