SAS Analyst Space and Assortment

About the Role

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.

This mid-level role is ideal for a professional with experience in space and assortment planning. The analyst will independently manage project responsibilities and timelines while collaborating with teams, clients, and customers to align on project goals and maintain workflows across various cycle timelines. The role involves continuously developing expertise in industry tools and software to optimize space planning and may include supporting training initiatives or serving as a resource for senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Partners with retailers to develop space and floor planning strategies, providing data-driven insights on fixture placement and/or category performance.
• Manages multiple project timelines in assigned spaces, ensuring each process is thoroughly followed.
• Leverages data analysis, market trends, and external resources to optimize space utilization and support strategic merchandising decisions.
• Provides support for associates on corporate merchandising principles and practices and maintains accurate growth-oriented plans that align with customers' goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent job-related experience.
• 2-4 years of experience with Planograms or Floorplans.
• Experience with analysis in a professional setting.
• Experience in merchandising is a plus.

Skills

• Self-directed work ethic and desire to succeed; thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize business requests.
• Strong communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.
• Well-organized with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Intellectually curious, eager to problem-solve, and a quick learner.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Environmental & Physical Requirements

• Work is performed primarily in an office environment.
• Typically requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day).
• Requires the ability to hear the telephone and enter data on a computer.
• May require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds.