Junior Planogram Specialist — Space & Data Merchandising (4‑Day Week)

Acosta; Goodlettsville (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Acosta is seeking a Merchandising Analyst to create accurate planograms (POGs) and support space management initiatives within the office environment. This role combines merchandising expertise with data analysis to optimize shelf space and brand representation.

The candidate should have Excel proficiency, data-mining abilities, and the capacity to work with BI teams and external vendors to ensure data integrity and actionable insights.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of industry-level experience in reset/merchandising.
• Knowledge of Blue Yonder (JDA), Apollo/Symphony, and EYC Space Management Software is nice to have.
• Proficient in Excel, 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

Data analysis

Data mining

Project management

Self-starter

Problem solving

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

Blue Yonder (JDA)

Apollo/Symphony

EYC Space Management

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Acosta is seeking a Merchandising Analyst to create accurate planograms (POGs) and support space management initiatives within the office environment. This role combines merchandising expertise with data analysis to optimize shelf space and brand representation.

The candidate should have Excel proficiency, data-mining abilities, and the capacity to work with BI teams and external vendors to ensure data integrity and actionable insights.