Space and Assortment Analyst

Advantage Solutions; Port Washington (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Advantage Solutions is seeking a Space and Assortment Analyst in Port Washington to support space management and planogram development for assigned clients. You will help create effective in-store layouts, analyze space data, and drive top-line sales while ensuring the shopper experience aligns with client goals.

The role requires collaboration with internal teams and retailers, strong analytical abilities, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent required; 2–4 years retail environment with schematics.
• Knowledge of space management and category management principles.
• Proficiency in Space Planning software and data analysis.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Planogram support for client selling objectives and retailer presentations.
• Perform space analytics using syndicated data and retailer information.
• Manage multiple projects with timelines and deadlines.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and provide proactive recommendations.

Skills

Planogram

Space analytics

Project management

Client relationships

Communication

Education

Associates degree

Retail experience

Tools

Blue Yonder JDA

Apollo

Spaceman

Global 345

Symphony

Cantactix Mission Control

Nuquleous Shelf IQ

Hivery

Blue Yonder Space PRO

Job description

Summary

Space and Assortment Analyst

As a Space Assortment Analyst, you will be a crucial resource for space management project support for assigned clients. Your primary responsibilities will include being responsible for supporting the development of impactful retail space strategies and planograms that align with client objectives, drive sales, and enhance the shopper experience. The Space Analyst will leverage both analytics and creativity to optimize in-store shelving solutions, ensuring the merchandising initiatives meet or exceed our client’s expectations.

Duties will include utilizing space management software to create planograms and optimize store layouts for product visibility and sales, conduct basic space analytics to identify opportunities, provide recommendations for best in class merchandising solutions and maintain clear communication with internal teams, clients, and retailers.

Job Will Remain Open Until Filled

Responsibilities

The Company is 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

• Planogram Support: Support client selling objectives in developing best-in-class planograms and merchandising solutions for category reviews, business overviews and retailer presentations.
• Space Analytics: Utilize various data sources, including syndicated data, retailer information and space allocations to provide insights that supports sales in delivering against the client business objectives/core KPIs for specific regions/markets.
• Timeline Management: Responsible for managing multiple projects concurrently and ensuring all deadlines are met on time.
• Client Management: Responsible for building strong relationships with multiple client contacts through collaboration and effective communication. Taylor solutions based on unique requirements and goals. Anticipate needs and provide proactive & creative recommendations. Continuously demonstrate dependability with consistent support and reliable solutions.

Supervisory Responsibilities

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

Indirect Reports- This position does not 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
• Occasional travel may be required for store visits or sales meetings.

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 jobEducation Level: (Required): Associates Degree or equivalent job-related experience

Field of Study/Area of Experience:2-4 years experience working within a retail environment with schematics - either creating or implementing in store.

Understanding of principles and practices of Category Management (analysis of assortment, pricing, promotion, shelving, shopper) requiredUnderstanding and application of principles and practices of Space Management (analysis of assortment, project/process management expertise, shelving/merchandising strategies, space to sales, reporting, shopper consideration paths, etc.) with expertise in Space Planning software (Blue Yonder JDA, Apollo, Spaceman, Global 345, Symphony)Experience with Space Automation a plus (Cantactix Mission Control, Nuquleous Shelf IQ, Hivery, Blue Yonder Space PRO)

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Ability to confidently collaborate and communicate to client or customerAbility to work effectively as part of a teamStrategic mindset with demonstrated ability to positively impact client businessSelf-directed work ethic and desire to succeed: thrives in a fast-paced environment/adaptableProven ability to develop, build, and maintain positive business relationshipsExcellent communication - written and oral.

Passion to achieve desired results through others with positive, energetic, and enthusiastic communicationWell-organized and strong attention to detail and accuracyIntellectually curious, eager to problem solve and a quick learnerAbility to present polished, professional image and represent the company in a professional mannerDemonstrated ability to effectively prioritize business requestsMicrosoft Office experience: Mastery of Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Environmental & Physical 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.

Additional Information Regarding The Company Job Duties and Job Descriptions

Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one’s supervisor or other manager related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified 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 the law.

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.