Planogram Analyst - Hybrid, Data-Driven Shelf Optimization

C.A. Carlin; Schaumburg (IL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & Sick Days

11 paid company holidays per year

1 Floating Holiday

2 paid volunteer days per year

Up to 3 months fully paid parental/paw

Medical, dental, and vision

401K with company match

Summer hours

Work from home flexibility

Job summary

C.A. Carlin is seeking a Schematic Analyst in Schaumburg, IL to build and maintain retailer-specific planograms, turning shelving principles and syndicated data into accurate, on-time layouts. You will work closely with a Sr. Manager, BI, to support the broader BI team.

We value attention to detail, curiosity about retail analytics, and a willingness to learn new tools. CPG or retail experience is a plus, with a 3-day in-office hybrid schedule in Schaumburg.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, retail, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 1–3 years of experience in retail analytics, category management, space planning, or related CPG function; internships welcome.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; exposure to Blue Yonder or similar space planning software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Planogram Development & Maintenance: Build and maintain retailer-specific planograms and merchandising proposals using Blue Yonder and space planning tools under BI leadership.
• Shelving Strategy Execution: Apply shelving principles and category strategies to planogram builds and flag exceptions to BI team.
• Data-Informed Space Analysis: Pull syndicated data (Circana/IRI, Nielsen, SPINS) to support space analysis and flag distribution voids for senior review.
• Tools & Asset Maintenance: Maintain image and item libraries and other planogram resources for BI team.
• Presentation Support: Build visual account materials translating planogram data into clear recommendations for clients/retailers.
• Distribution Tracking: Support BI team and Sales Managers in tracking distribution priorities and retailer opportunities.
• Quality & Version Control: Maintain organized planogram versions and documentation with proper naming conventions.

Skills

Space Planning Tool Proficiency

Syndicated Data Literacy

Attention to Detail

Communication

Organization & Time Management

Collaboration

Spatial & Visual Reasoning

Excel Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, retail, or related field

Tools

Blue Yonder

PowerPoint

Job description

C.A. Carlin is seeking a Schematic Analyst in Schaumburg, IL to build and maintain retailer-specific planograms, turning shelving principles and syndicated data into accurate, on-time layouts. You will work closely with a Sr. Manager, BI, to support the broader BI team.

We value attention to detail, curiosity about retail analytics, and a willingness to learn new tools. CPG or retail experience is a plus, with a 3-day in-office hybrid schedule in Schaumburg.