Planogram Specialist: Data-Driven Merchandising (Hybrid)

Acosta; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Acosta Group is seeking a Merchandising Data Specialist for a hybrid role in Cranberry Township, PA, three days per week. You will create and optimize planograms, analyze space performance, and develop client reporting to drive retail success.

The position requires experience in merchandising, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with space management tools. Join Acosta Group for a collaborative, growth-focused career path.

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 merchandising on assigned categories and customers, analyzing financial data and providing space-related insights at account and market levels.
• Develop and maintain client-specific reporting that measures performance against strategies and objectives.
• Develop and ensure planograms meet both Customer’s and Client’s visual standards, increasing space for brands based on sales performance.
• Data management: collecting, organizing, storing, and maintaining data to ensure accuracy, accessibility, and security.
• Quality control of data sources and ensuring accuracy of deliverables, engaging with BI associates and data/vendor teams.
• Perform user-acceptance testing for space management tools.

Skills

Excel

Data analysis

Merchandising

Space planning

Education

Associate’s degree

Tools

Blue Yonder (JDA)

Apollo/Symphony

EYC Space Management

Job description

Acosta Group is seeking a Merchandising Data Specialist for a hybrid role in Cranberry Township, PA, three days per week. You will create and optimize planograms, analyze space performance, and develop client reporting to drive retail success.

The position requires experience in merchandising, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with space management tools. Join Acosta Group for a collaborative, growth-focused career path.