Space Planning Specialist – POGs

Acosta; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

Acosta Group seeks a Space Management Analyst to optimize retail space, merchandising, and reporting. You will analyze financial data, develop planograms, and ensure data quality while collaborating with BI teams and vendors.

The role requires 2+ years of relevant experience or an associate degree, proficiency in Excel, and familiarity with space management software. On-site in Tyler, TX, with hybrid work option.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of industry experience 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 using CP G math concepts and tools effectively and independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide space management and merchandising on assigned categories and customers, including analysis of financial data and space-related insights at account and market levels.
• Develop and maintain client-specific reporting that measures performance against strategies and objectives.
• Develop planograms that meet customer and client visual standards, while increasing space for Acosta brands based on sales performance.
• Ensure data source quality and deliverable accuracy, coordinating with BI associates and data/tool vendors.
• Perform user-acceptance testing for space management tools.

Skills

Space Management

Merchandising

Data Analysis

Excel

Data Mining

Project Management

Self-starter

Ownership

Blue Yonder

JDA

Apollo

Symphony

EYC

Education

Associate’s degree

Tools

Blue Yonder (JDA)

Apollo/Symphony

EYC Space Management

Job description

This position is #hourly. All candidates applying will work on-site, 3 days a week in Tyler, TX.

Responsibilities

• Provide space management and section merchandising on assigned categories and customers, including the analysis of financial data and the ability to provide space-related insights at both the account and market levels.
• Participate in developing and maintaining client‑specific reporting that measures performance against strategies and objectives.
• Develop and ensure that planograms meet both the Customer’s and Client’s visual standards, while increasing space for brands represented by Acosta based on sales performance.
• Responsible for quality control of data sources and ensuring accuracy of deliverables, often requiring engagement with other BI associates and data/tool vendors.
• Perform user‑acceptance testing for space management tools.

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.

• Locations Tyler, TX, United States (Hybrid)

Acosta Group is an equal opportunity employer and will ensure that applicants with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact [e-mail]. Be sure to include "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject of your email to expedite the request.

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