Senior Space Planning Analyst: Flavor & Retail Strategy

The Mike's Hard Lemonade Co.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Mark Anthony Group in Chicago, IL is seeking a Category Management / Space Planning Analyst to execute planogram development and space recommendations across flavors, using data from JDA, Circana, and retail sales. The role partners with Sales and Category Development to accelerate space gains in the Flavor category.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in category management, strong Excel and Power BI skills, and a proven ability to translate data into actionable shelf strategies.

Qualifications

• Preferably 2+ years of proven category management / space planning analytics and insights experience in the CPG industry.
• Knowledge of Circana and space planning tools; experience managing image libraries (JDA).
• Strong Excel skills with Pivot Tables, V-Lookups, and formulas; data visualization with Power BI.
• Excellent presentation and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage product and image libraries to ensure accuracy and up-to-date information.
• Partner with Sales in POG reset validation across geographies or outlets.
• Build or enhance automated tools to improve space analytics efficiency.
• Develop regional planograms leveraging research, analytics, and national templates.
• Address ad-hoc space and assortment requests to support distributor partnerships.
• Work with cross-functional partners to support category solutions.
• Use data sources (JDA, retail sales, consumer insights) to generate actionable shelf recommendations.
• Tell stories with insights to illuminate retail opportunities.

Skills

Category management

Circana data

Space planning tools

Excel proficiency

Power BI

PowerPoint

Communication skills

Tools

JDA

Circana

Job description

Mark Anthony Group in Chicago, IL is seeking a Category Management / Space Planning Analyst to execute planogram development and space recommendations across flavors, using data from JDA, Circana, and retail sales. The role partners with Sales and Category Development to accelerate space gains in the Flavor category.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in category management, strong Excel and Power BI skills, and a proven ability to translate data into actionable shelf strategies.