Strategic Space Planning & Category Solutions Lead

Acosta; Rogers (AR); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Acosta Group is seeking a Space Planning Manager to lead a team supporting Walmart category reviews, planogram development, and related category management initiatives. You will manage client engagements from intake to delivery, drive automation adoption, and develop staff in a fast-paced environment.

Strong Space Planning experience, proficiency in Blue Yonder tools, and excellent analytical and communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related experience in Category Management, Space Planning, or a related field.
• 5+ years of Space Planning experience, preferably supporting Walmart or other Tier 1 grocery retailers in the CPG industry.
• Experience leading and developing teams.
• Proficiency in Blue Yonder/JDA Space Planning tools and syndicated data platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team supporting Walmart category reviews, MOD development and relays, planogram development, floor planning and related category management initiatives.
• Manage client engagements from project intake through execution, including scope, timelines, staffing, budgets, resources, and deliverables.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients and internal stakeholders, providing project updates and ensuring successful outcomes.
• Optimize team performance through workload management, resource planning, coaching, and professional development.
• Drive the adoption of Blue Yonder Space Planning, automation tools, standardized processes, and AI-enabled solutions to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
• Monitor project performance, identify risks, and implement process improvements across planning, execution, reporting, and project closeout.
• Partner with leadership on solution design, Statements of Work, proposals, client presentations, business reviews, and opportunities to expand services.

Skills

Space Planning

Category Management

Leadership

Excel

PowerPoint

Analytical skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED required

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Blue Yonder/JDA Space Planning tools

Scintilla

Circana/IRI

NIQ/Nielsen

Job description

Acosta Group is seeking a Space Planning Manager to lead a team supporting Walmart category reviews, planogram development, and related category management initiatives. You will manage client engagements from intake to delivery, drive automation adoption, and develop staff in a fast-paced environment.

Strong Space Planning experience, proficiency in Blue Yonder tools, and excellent analytical and communication skills are required.