Jr Planogram Specialist (POGs)

Acosta; Old Hickory (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Acosta is seeking a Merchandising Specialist in Old Hickory, Tennessee. This role focuses on creating and analyzing planograms, utilizing financial data to enhance space management.

The ideal candidate should have 2+ years of experience or an Associate’s degree, and proficiency in Excel is essential. This is an on-site position, requiring strong data management skills and a self-driven approach to responsibilities.

Acosta offers equal opportunities and accommodations for applicants with disabilities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of industry-level experience in reset/merchandising.
• Knowledge of industry-specific software is a plus.
• Proficient in Excel for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Provide space management for assigned categories.
• Participate in developing client-specific reporting.
• Develop planograms to meet visual standards.

Skills

Merchandising

Excel

Data Management

Organizational Skills

Education

Associate’s degree

Tools

Blue Yonder (JDA)

Apollo/Symphony

EYC Space Management Software

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job 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 #JoinOurTeam 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 your responsibilities and career path.

Acosta Group is an equal opportunity employer and will ensure that applicants with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact [e-mail].

Acosta, and its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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