Junior Planogram Specialist: Excel-Driven Merchandising

Acosta; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Reasonable accommodations

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Acosta is seeking a Merchandising Planogram Analyst to create planograms (POGs) and support space management for assigned categories and customers. The role blends merchandising expertise with strong Excel data analysis to drive in-store performance.

You will develop client reports, ensure data quality, and collaborate with BI teams to optimize space and brand execution across retailers. This is a full-time in-office role with flexible scheduling.

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.

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.

Skills

Excel

Data analysis

PowerPoint

Data mining

Project management

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

Blue Yonder (JDA)

Apollo/Symphony

EYC Space Management

Job description

Acosta is seeking a Merchandising Planogram Analyst to create planograms (POGs) and support space management for assigned categories and customers. The role blends merchandising expertise with strong Excel data analysis to drive in-store performance.

You will develop client reports, ensure data quality, and collaborate with BI teams to optimize space and brand execution across retailers. This is a full-time in-office role with flexible scheduling.