Analyst Space and Assortment

SAS Retail Services; Quincy (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

SAS Retail Services in Quincy, MA is seeking a mid-level SAS Analyst Space and Assortment to join our team. You will partner with retailers to develop space and floor planning strategies, analyze category performance, and manage multiple project timelines across cycles.

You'll leverage data analytics and office tools to optimize space utilization and support merchandising decisions, with opportunities to contribute to training and collaborate with senior leaders in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor\'s degree or equivalent related experience.
• 2–4 years of experience with planograms or floorplans.
• Experience in merchandising is a plus.

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.
• Provide support for associates on corporate merchandising principles and practices and maintain accurate growth-oriented plans that align with customers goals.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Project management

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Planograms

Floorplans

Job description

Summary

SAS Analyst Space and Assortment

This mid-level role is ideal for a professional with experience in space and assortment planning. While collaborating with teams, the analyst will independently manage project responsibilities and timelines, effectively multitasking to ensure successful execution. They will work closely with clients and customers to align on project goals and maintain workflows across various cycle timelines. Continuously developing their expertise, the analyst will leverage industry tools and software to optimize space planning. Additionally, they may support training initiatives and serve as a reliable resource for senior leaders.

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.

Essential Job Duties And 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.
• Provide support for associates on corporate merchandising principles and practices and maintain accurate growth-oriented plans that align with customers goals.

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 and driving are not essential duties or functions of this job

Minimum Qualifications

Education Level: (Required): Bacehlors Degree or equivalent job-related experience

Field Of Study/Area Of Experience

2-4 years of experience with Planograms or Floorplans

Experience with analysis in a professional setting

Experience in merchandising is a plus

Skills, Knowledge And Abilities

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

Environmental & Physical Requirements

Office / Sedentary Requirements

Incumbent 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.

Job Will Remain Open Until Filled