Director, Space & Category Solutions — Walmart Focus (Hybrid)

Acosta, Inc.; Rogers (AR); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Acosta is seeking a Senior Space Planning Leader based in Rogers, AR, to guide a team delivering Walmart category reviews, MOD relay execution, and space planning solutions. The role focuses on leveraging automation and AI-enabled tools to optimize planograms and drive client value through effective project delivery.

You will manage client relationships, oversee project staffing and budgeting, and contribute to business growth across multiple retail channels with a strong emphasis on in-office

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 6+ years in space management, category management, retail analytics or related field; 2+ years of people leadership.
• Proven Walmart category reviews and MOD development/relay experience.
• Advanced skills with Blue Yonder Space Planning and planogram automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team delivering Walmart category reviews, MOD relay execution, planogram development, floor planning, and category management solutions.
• Manage client relationships and ensure successful project delivery through planning, staffing, budgeting, and execution.
• Oversee financial performance including revenue, profitability, and resource utilization for client engagements.
• Drive best practices in retail space planning using automation and AI-enabled solutions to improve efficiency and quality.
• Partner with clients and internal stakeholders to identify growth opportunities and support business development.

Skills

Space planning

Category management

Retail analytics

Client relationship mgmt

Project delivery

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Blue Yonder Space Planning

Planogram automation

Job description

Acosta is seeking a Senior Space Planning Leader based in Rogers, AR, to guide a team delivering Walmart category reviews, MOD relay execution, and space planning solutions. The role focuses on leveraging automation and AI-enabled tools to optimize planograms and drive client value through effective project delivery.

You will manage client relationships, oversee project staffing and budgeting, and contribute to business growth across multiple retail channels with a strong emphasis on in-office