Space Planning Associate

Summary

Space Planning Associate   The Space Planning Associate works directly with ASM’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.   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 Summary The 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 Responsibilities Planogram 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 initiatives Planogram 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 analysis POG 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 tools Supervisory Responsibilities   Direct Reports This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports   Indirect Reports This 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 Qualifications The 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 Requirements Incumbent must be able to perform the