Schematic Analyst
At our company, we grow people, brands, and businesses! As part of our commitment to building brands through winning insights for our clients and customers, we are seeking a dynamic schematic analyst in a critical role on our analytics, insights, and intelligence team. The data at our fingertips is exploding at a staggering pace : with more volume, velocity, variety, and voracity than ever, our team creates insight-driven solutions that differentiate our company and unlock brand growth for our clients and customers. The schematic analyst works directly with our retailer customers in the planogram creation and production process. The successful candidate will be organized, able to work self-directed as a part of a broader team environment, and commands a strong understanding of the retail merchandising and buying process. This associate will be responsible for working with retailer personnel to create planograms using the retailer preferred technology platform. The process often involves analysis of sales data, and always involves meticulous attention to detail to ensure segment and brand flows and all shelving metrics are met. As a representative of the company working on-site at a retailer, emotional maturity and discipline is mandated. If you are looking to make a difference as a part of a great team, come, stay, grow, and lead with the analytics, insights, and intelligence team at our company! Apply today!
What we offer :
- Full-time benefits (medical, dental, vision, life)
- 401(k) with company match
- Training and career development
- Generous paid time-off
Responsibilities :
Manage project timelines for assigned categories, often at the direction of the retailerManage the retailer defined category review process and planogram executionPlanogram production based on retailer defined flows, adjacencies, and space definitionsPlanogram quality assurance to make sure all planograms meet assortment requirements, innovation opportunities, and shelving metricsUtilize available sales data to help facilitate planograms with defined days of supply and pack out metricsMake assortment decisions utilizing sales and shopper data to support cluster and size-specific planogram requirementsQualifications :
Associate's degree in computer science, data management, or equivalent job-related experience required1+ years of retail experienceSelf-directed work ethic and desire to succeed; thrives in a fast-paced environmentGood communication written and oral skills and strong interpersonal skillsIntellectually curious, eager to problem solve, and a quick learnerKnowledge of space management technology platforms preferred (JDA, symphony gold (apollo), spaceman)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 development & maintenanceManage project timelines for assigned categories, often at the direction of the retailerManage the retailer defined category review process and planogram executionPlanogram production based on retailer defined flows, adjacencies, and space definitionsPlanogram quality assurance to make sure all planograms meet assortment requirements, innovation opportunities, and shelving metricsOften help execute and evaluate test setsData analysis / interpretation / applicationUtilize available sales data to help facilitate planograms with defined days of supply and pack out metricsMake assortment decisions utilizing sales and shopper data to support cluster and size-specific planogram requirementsSupervisory responsibilities :
Direct reports : this position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reportsIndirect reports : this position does not have guidance or mentoring responsibilities for indirect reportsTravel and / or driving requirements :
Travel and driving are not essential duties or functions of this jobTravel up to 5%Minimum qualifications :
Education level : (required) a.s. in computer science, data management, or equivalent job-related experienceField of study / area of experience : 1+ years of retail experienceSkills, knowledge, and abilities :Ability to work effectively and collaboratively as part of a team; a hunger for "winning together"Self-directed work ethic and desire to succeed; thrives in a fast-paced environmentDemonstrated ability to effectively prioritize business requestsGood communication written and oral skills and strong interpersonal skillsWell-organized and strong attention to detail and accuracyIntellectually curious, eager to problem solve, and a quick learnerAbility to work independently in a fast-paced environmentStrong work ethic and desire to succeed (often with minimal supervision)Microsoft office experience : proficient in excel, word, and powerpointKnowledge of space management technology platforms preferred (JDA, symphony gold (apollo), spaceman)Environmental & physical requirements :Office / sedentary requirementsIncumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the jobWork is performed primarily in an office environmentTypically 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