Planogram Analyst — Merchandising & Space Optimization

Tyson Foods, Inc.; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods, Inc. seeks a Planogram Analyst for the Walmart Team to develop planograms, perform space and assortment analytics, ensure data integrity, and support planogram relay across multiple Walmart categories.

Working with the Technical Manager and Merchandising Advisors, you will deliver accurate, timely outputs with attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities. Experience in category management or retail analytics is required, with strong Excel skills and familiarity

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Analytics, Retail, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1–2 years’ experience in Category Management, Analytics, Retail, or a related field; internship experience counts toward this requirement.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Analytical aptitude with the ability to manage and interpret complex data sets.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including comfort in professional settings such as buyer calls.
• Collaborative work style with a genuine interest in merchandising, retail analytics, or category management.

Responsibilities

• Develop planograms across multiple categories using approved assortment, clustering, and fixture assumptions; build multiple planogram versions as needed to support merchant decision-making and store variability.
• Review and validate all planograms for adherence to strategy and conformity to MCOE standards and Walmart retailer guidelines; apply revisions promptly based on feedback or evolving requirements.
• Conduct detailed space and assortment analytics at the store, cluster, and item level, including SKU productivity, facing optimization, holding power, and duplication identification.
• Support development of data-driven recommendations for space allocation and assortment optimization in partnership with Merchandising Advisors.
• Manage and maintain planogram data environments, including store and item attribution, assortment and clustering data, performance data inputs, DC realignments, and trait maintenance.
• Assist in end-to-end planogram relay execution across multiple categories; track progress and deliverables, communicate status and risks proactively, and coordinate with Merchandising Advisors to ensure alignment on timelines and outputs.
• Support buyer-facing planogram discussions alongside the Merchandising Advisor as needed.
• Execute all work in alignment with MCOE planogram playbooks, templates, workflows, and quality standards; flag process or workflow improvement opportunities to the Technical Manager.
• Conduct ad hoc analysis to support merchandising decisions, category reviews, performance reporting, and business questions as directed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Analytics, Retail or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

JDA/BlueYonder space planning

CARM

Job description

Tyson Foods, Inc. seeks a Planogram Analyst for the Walmart Team to develop planograms, perform space and assortment analytics, ensure data integrity, and support planogram relay across multiple Walmart categories.

Working with the Technical Manager and Merchandising Advisors, you will deliver accurate, timely outputs with attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities. Experience in category management or retail analytics is required, with strong Excel skills and familiarity