Jr Planogram Specialist (POGs)

Acosta; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 33,654 - 43,680; Full time

Job summary

Acosta is seeking a dedicated merchandiser/programmer to join the team in Bowling Green, KY. The role focuses on creating planograms (POGs) for resets used in stores, requiring strong Excel skills and merchandising experience.

Position is hourly, in‑office, four days per week, with various data‑driven responsibilities. Candidate should have 2+ years of merchandising experience or an Associate’s degree, plus proficiency with Excel and data analysis.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of industry‑level experience (reset/merchandising) or an Associate’s degree.
• Proficient in Excel (for data analysis), Word, and PowerPoint.
• Identify and leverage relevant data to diagnose situations and identify potential solutions.
• Conduct data mining utilizing CPG math concepts and tools effectively and independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide space management and section merchandising on assigned categories and customers, including analysis of financial data and space‑related insights at account and market levels.
• Develop and maintain client‑specific reporting that measures performance against strategies and objectives.
• Develop planograms that meet Customer’s and Client’s visual standards while increasing space for brands based on sales performance.
• Data management – collect, organize, store, and maintain data for accuracy and security.
• Ensure data source quality and deliverables accuracy, collaborating with BI associates and data/tool vendors.
• Perform user‑acceptance testing for space‑management tools.

Skills

Excel

Data analysis

Project management

Self-starter

Education

Associate’s degree

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Blue Yonder (JDA)

Apollo/Symphony

EYC Space Management Software

Job description

Description

This position is hourly working in the office, 4 days per week. Are you interested in creating the Planograms (POGs) that Reset Merchandisers use in the stores? Then we have an exciting opportunity for someone with Merchandising AND Excel skills to Join Our Team and be part of the retail revolution!

Responsibilities

• Provide space management and section merchandising on assigned categories and customers, including the analysis of financial data and the ability to provide space‑related insights at both the account and market levels.
• Participate in developing and maintaining client‑specific reporting that measures performance against strategies and objectives.
• Develop and ensure that planograms meet both the Customer’s and Client’s visual standards, while increasing space for brands represented by Acosta based on sales performance.
• Data Management – Collecting, organizing, storing, and maintaining data to ensure it is accurate, accessible, and secure.
• Responsible for quality control of data sources and ensuring accuracy of deliverables, often requiring engagement with other BI associates and data/tool vendors.
• Perform user‑acceptance testing for space‑management tools.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of industry‑level experience (reset/merchandising) or an Associate’s degree.
• Knowledge of Blue Yonder (JDA), Apollo/Symphony, and EYC Space Management Software is nice to have.
• Proficient in Excel (for data analysis), Word, and PowerPoint.
• Identify and leverage relevant data to diagnose situations and identify potential solutions.
• Conduct data mining utilizing CPG math concepts and tools effectively and independently.
• Manage multiple projects and have strong organizational skills.
• Self‑starter and willing to take ownership of responsibilities and career path.

Job Details

Job Category: Marketing.
Position Type: Full time.
Business Unit: Sales.
Salary Range: $33,654.00 - $43,680.00.
Company: Acosta Employee Holdco LLC.
Req ID: 32061.
Company Description: Acosta Group is an equal opportunity employer and will provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact [e-mail]. Acosta Group believes the minimum and maximum annual salary or hourly compensation range for this opportunity is accurate and reasonable at the time of posting.

EEO Statement

Acosta and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. We ensure reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. We are committed to fairness and equality in hiring and the work environment.