SAS Sr Analyst Space and Assortment

SAS Retail Services, Inc.; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SAS Retail Services, Inc. in Winston‑Salem, NC seeks a Senior Analyst Space and Assortment to lead complex space planning projects, manage timelines, and align with client goals. You will mentor juniors and contribute to best practices in space optimization.

Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, gather insights, and present recommendations on shelf placement and assortment strategies. Proficiency in Excel/PowerPoint and strategic advisory to senior leaders are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• 4-6 years' experience with planograms or floorplans.
• Experience in merchandising is a plus.
• Experience with data analysis in a professional setting.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align client objectives and optimize space and shelf placement.
• Gather customer insights and competitive data to support business objectives.
• Create merchandising presentations to enhance shopper experience and communicate strategies.
• Advise merchandising on space planning analytics and planograms; support retailer meetings.

Skills

Self-directed

Prioritization

Communication

Organizational

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Planogram software

Job description

Summary

SAS Sr Analyst Space and Assortment This role is for a senior professional with advanced expertise in space and assortment planning. The analyst will take on leadership of complex projects, overseeing and managing timelines while ensuring successful execution. They will work closely with clients and senior stakeholders to align on strategic goals and ensure the overall project vision is met. In addition to leading projects, they will mentor and guide junior team members, offering insights and support to help drive team success. The senior associate will leverage their extensive knowledge to continuously optimize processes, employ advanced tools and software, and proactively contribute to the development of best practices in the field. They will also serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, providing critical insights and recommendations to inform strategic decision-making.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on client objectives, ensure best practices for space allocation and/or shelf placement, and deliver presentations and recommendations for assortment and space optimization solutions. - Responsible for gathering customer insights and competitive data to support business objectives. Interprets analytical results, draws conclusions, and delivers clear, concise information across the business. - Create and communication merchandising presentations on strategies to enhance consumer shopping experience. May also support team members in retailer facing meetings to ensure objectives are met and notes are taken away or adjusted. - Key business partner and advisor for merchandising organization on all matters related to space planning/analytics and planogram/floorplans. - Manages and maintains spatial information workflows and analytics and makes recommendations for optimizing processes. - May lead or support a team (no direct reports), delegating workload and ensuring consistent project completion.

Supervisory Responsibilities Direct Reports - This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports

Indirect Reports - This position may have guidance or mentoring responsibilities for indirect reports

Travel and/or Driving Requirements - Travel and driving are not essential duties or functions of this job

Minimum Qualifications The following are the minimum job-related qualifications which an individual needs in order to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job Education Level: (Required): Bacehlors Degree or equivalent job-related experience Field of Study/Area of Experience: 4-6 years of experience with Planograms or Floorplans Experience with analysis in a professional setting Experience in merchandising is a plus

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Self-directed work ethic and desire to succeed; thrives in a fast-paced environment Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize business requests Good communication – written and oral – skills and strong interpersonal skills Well-organized and strong attention to detail and accuracy Intellectually curious, eager to problem solve, and a quick learner Strong work ethic and desire to succeed (often with minimal supervision) Microsoft Office experience : Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Environmental & Physical Requirements Office / Sedentary Requirements Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear the telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may also require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds.

Job Will Remain Open Until Filled

Responsibilities

The Companyis one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods.The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on client objectives, ensure best practices for space allocation and/or shelf placement, and deliver presentations and recommendations for assortment and space optimization solutions. - Responsible for gathering customer insights and competitive data to support business objectives. Interprets analytical results, draws conclusions, and delivers clear, concise information across the business. - Create and communication merchandising presentations on strategies to enhance consumer shopping experience. May also support team members in retailer facing meetings to ensure objectives are met and notes are taken away or adjusted. - Key business partner and advisor for merchandising organization on all matters related to space planning/analytics and planogram/floorplans. - Manages and maintains spatial information workflows and analytics and makes recommendations for optimizing processes. - May lead or support a team (no direct reports), delegating workload and ensuring consistent project completion.

Supervisory Responsibilities Direct Reports - This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports

Indirect Reports - This position may have guidance or mentoring responsibilities for indirect reports

Travel and/or Driving Requirements - Travel and driving are not essential duties or functions of this job

Minimum Qualifications The following are the minimum job-related qualifications which an individual needs in order to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job Education Level: (Required): Bacehlors Degree or equivalent job-related experience Field of Study/Area of Experience: 4-6 years of experience with Planograms or Floorplans Experience with analysis in a professional setting Experience in merchandising is a plus

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Self-directed work ethic and desire to succeed; thrives in a fast-paced environment Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize business requests Good communication – written and oral – skills and strong interpersonal skills Well-organized and strong attention to detail and accuracy Intellectually curious, eager to problem solve, and a quick learner Strong work ethic and desire to succeed (often with minimal supervision) Microsoft Office experience : Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Environmental & Physical Requirements Office / Sedentary Requirements Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear the telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may also require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds.

Important Information

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of associates so classified. The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, the Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by law.