Analyst Space and Assortment

SAS Retail Services, Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SAS Retail Services, Inc. in Boise, Idaho seeks an Analyst Space and Assortment.

This mid-level role will independently manage project responsibilities and timelines while collaborating with clients to align on goals and maintain workflows across space planning cycles. You will leverage industry tools to optimize space utilization, support merchandising initiatives, and serve as a resource for senior leaders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent job-related experience (required).
• 2-4 years of experience with Planograms or Floorplans.
• Experience with analysis in a professional setting.
• Experience in merchandising is a plus.
• Self-directed work ethic and desire to succeed; thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize business requests.
• Good communication – written and oral – skills and strong interpersonal skills.
• Well-organized and strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Intellectually curious, eager to problem solve, and a quick learner.
• Strong work ethic and desire to succeed (often with minimal supervision).
• Microsoft Office experience: Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Partner with retailers to develop space and floor planning strategies, providing data-driven insights on fixture placement and/or category performance.
• Manage multiple project timelines in assigned spaces, ensuring each process is thoroughly followed.
• Leverage data analysis, market trends, and external resources to optimize space utilization and support strategic merchandising decisions.
• Provide support for associates on corporate merchandising principles and practices and maintain accurate growth-oriented plans that align with customers’ goals.
• Travel and driving are not essential duties or functions of this job.

Skills

Data analysis

Project management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Prioritization

Self-directed work

Quick learner

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Summary

Analyst Space and Assortment – 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 working closely with clients and customers to align on project goals and maintain workflows across various cycle timelines. The analyst will leverage industry tools and software to optimize space planning, support training initiatives, and serve as a reliable resource for senior leaders. The position is located in Boise, Idaho, with typical office hours Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM.

Responsibilities

• Partner with retailers to develop space and floor planning strategies, providing data‑driven insights on fixture placement and/or category performance.
• Manage multiple project timelines in assigned spaces, ensuring each process is thoroughly followed.
• Leverage data analysis, market trends, and external resources to optimize space utilization and support strategic merchandising decisions.
• Provide support for associates on corporate merchandising principles and practices and maintain accurate growth‑oriented plans that align with customers’ goals.
• Travel and driving are not essential duties or functions of this job.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bacehlors Degree or equivalent job‑related experience (required).
• 2-4 years of experience with Planograms or Floorplans.
• Experience with analysis in a professional setting.
• Experience in merchandising is a plus.
• Self‑directed work ethic and desire to succeed; thrives in a fast‑paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize business requests.
• Good communication – written and oral – skills and strong interpersonal skills.
• Well‑organized and strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Intellectually curious, eager to problem solve, and a quick learner.
• Strong work ethic and desire to succeed (often with minimal supervision).
• Microsoft Office experience: Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Additional Information

Environmental & Physical Requirements: Office/sedentary work requiring the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear the telephone, enter data on a computer, and lift up to 10 pounds.

The Company reserves the right at any time, with or without notice, to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer the job position, or assign additional 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 law.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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 law.