Shelf Planning Specialist

ROLE SUMMARY

We are seeking a Temp - Shelf Planning Specialist to join our Commercial Analytics & Sales Execution (CASE) team. This is a temporary role with an estimated duration of 3-6 months with potential to move into a full-time opportunity based on performance.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the Category Leadership Team in executing Merchandise Planning functions to produce Best in Class planograms for our retail and wholesale partners.
• Develop and analyze merchandise assortments that deliver overall category growth through a combination of internal merchandising tools coupled with retailer-specified guidelines.
• Analyze retail and market-level data to develop planogram schematics utilizing JDA Space Planning software platform.
• Create relevant product assortments and optimal space planning that drive sales across the business.
• Auxiliary responsibilities prior to retail project sets, such as data cleansing, planogram management, planogram retrieval, reviewing retail and category management guidelines, etc.
• Structured space planning software and a company overview training program provide basic industry and specific role knowledge before executing live merchandising planograms.
• Certified JDA Space Planning training available for space planning software provides industry recognition and elevates ability to work within the software.
• Ongoing web-based training available to assist with the development of industry, analytical and category management skills.
• Learn CPG industry-specific sales processes and merchandise strategies through collaborative projects
• Ad hoc support across various Shelf Excellence Center initiatives.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Undergraduate or Graduate in the field of Business, Marketing, Merchandising, Retail Management, or other equivalent degree or equivalent work experience
• Experience in business, marketing, or related field a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to collaborate with a wide range of professionals, strong oral and written communication skills, good judgment, time-management skills, and creativity.
• Excellent organizational skills, analytic skills with an ability to prioritize workload.
• CPG industry or alcoholic beverage sales experience is a plus.
• Flexible and capable of adapting to rapidly changing situations
• Ability to follow established protocol and work independently or within a team
• Ability to relocate for future opportunities is strongly preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• A Shelf Planning Specialist may work as a member of a team or individually to complete projects.
• Available for a 4-week mandatory training from August 17th - September 18th
• A considerable amount of time is spent working at a computer to analyze and design merchandising schematics.
• Occasional opportunities to partner with local wholesalers to physically implement planogram resets at local stores.
• The required attire is considered smart casual, with jeans acceptable.
• Overtime may be required during peak times or in cases of project deadlines.

BENEFITS

• 401(k) Retirement Savings options with a company matching contribution
• Chance to work in a fast-paced environment among a company of owners
• Free Beer!