Associated Grocers of New England · 22 hours ago
Space Management Analyst
Suncook, NH
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expAssociated Grocers of New England is looking for a Space Management Analyst to develop and maintain planogram schematics that enhance merchandising strategies for their retailers. The role involves collaborating with Category Managers, analyzing market data, and supporting the execution of space management processes to optimize product categories.
Food and Beverage
Responsibilities
Develops and maintains planogram schematics that translate category goals into effective merchandising strategies, contributing to best-in-class presentations for AGNE retailers
Identifies and supports the execution of the space management process for product categories using category review components, including customer insights, decision trees, and competitive market data
Acts as a partner and resource to the Category Managers, contributing to decision-making based on best practices
Supports education of cross-functional stakeholders on the fundamentals of category management and the importance of planograms
Assists with and occasionally leads planogram reviews, helping to create and communicate compelling merchandise presentations to guide execution for the SMS team and retailers
Initiates and contributes to assortment recommendations and space allocation solutions for the maintenance and optimization of planograms
Ensures accuracy of the dimensional database and contributes to maintaining a complete LIVE Image library for all products
Utilizes data from sources such as Nielsen, IB, and internal reporting to analyze trends, identify opportunities, and support category reviews
Creates retailer-facing guides outlining category roles, merchandising strategy, and other relevant planogram details
Supports the development and upkeep of the category planogram review calendar based on seasonality and category needs
Measures and reports on the impact of space management strategies and planogram performance
Performs other duties as required and assigned
Qualification
Required
2–4 years of experience in merchandising, category management, space management, or a related analytical role
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with strong Excel capabilities
Experience analyzing and reporting data to identify issues, trends, and opportunities that drive improvements
Excellent written, verbal, and analytical skills
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and a keen eye for presentation
Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-functional, cross-company team environment
Preferred
Experience with Space Management Software (Spaceman, Apollo, and/or Blue Yonder/Intactix) preferred; willingness to develop into a subject matter expert
Experience with Retalix, IB, Power BI, Nielson and Blue Yonder Space Management
Company
Associated Grocers of New England
Associated Grocers of New England is a wholesale company offering meats, produce, deli, dairy, and bakery products.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase