Assortment Planner jobs in Washington

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Manager Space and Assortment Analytics
  • Advantage Solutions
  • Bellevue, WA FULL_TIME
  • Summary

    Manager, Space & Assortment Analytics

     

    At our Company, we grow People, Brands, and Businesses! We are seeking a highly dynamic Manager of Space & Assortment Analytics is required to both manage a team of Schematic Analysts and provide strategic planogram analytical support for Company clients and customers.  The role of manager requires excellent communication, motivation, and problem-solving skills, in concert with building relationships with retailer personnel to maximize the ROI on our retailer facing investments.  The analytics work requires expert knowledge of space management technology, application of the information available, and the ability to create solutions for clients and customers using the appropriate information and tools. 

     

    Take this opportunity to join North America’s leading business solutions provider and build your career working with amazing people in a growing industry! 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:

    • Hire, develop and retain talent employing enterprise processes and resources. Train, mentor, and motivate a team of Schematic Analysts.
    • Communicate with customer leadership where company resources are placed to maintain effective use of company resources and coordinate professional development and associate opportunities.
    • Assist on-site resources with supporting retailers’ assortment and planogram review processes.
    • Quality assurance on work done by Schematic Analysts.
    • Utilize data available in planogram tools to provide solutions or uncover opportunities for clients and customers.
    • Seek out revenue opportunities, build a presentation to pitch opportunity and close billable opportunities.

    Qualifications:

    • Associate's Degree or equivalent experience required in Computer Science, Data Management  
    • 5 years of experience in Retail experience; mastery of space management technology
    • 2 years supervisory experience
    • Ability to confidently work with client, customer, and internal leadership
    • Demonstrate forward-looking, strategic thinking aptitude; Intellectually curious, eager to problem solve, and a quick learner
    • Syndicated Data experience: Proficient in IRI and Nielsen data platforms; Understanding and application of principles and practices of Category Management (analysis of assortment, pricing, promotion, shelving, shopper) required

    Pay Range-$70,000.00/Yr. - $85,000.00/Yr.

     

    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.

     

    The Manager, Space & Assortment Analytics is required to both manage a team of Schematic Analysts and provide strategic planogram analytical support for Company clients and customers.  The role of manager requires excellent communication, motivation and problem solving skills, in concert with building relationships with retailer personnel to maximize the ROI on our retailer facing investments.  The analytics work requires expert knowledge of space management technology, application of the information available, and the ability to create solutions for clients and customers using the appropriate information and tools. 

     

     

    Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

     

    Manage Associates

    • Hire, develop and retain talent employing enterprise processes and resources
    • Train, mentor, and motivate team of Schematic Analysts 
    • Ensure customer and client satisfaction through effective and efficient utilization of team resources
    • Communicate with customer leadership where company resources are placed to maintain effective use of company resources and coordinate professional development and associate opportunities

     

    Project Management

    • Interact with Company sales teams and Company Analytics, Insights and Intelligence teams to review areas of opportunity to apply team resources
    • Assist on-site resources with supporting retailers assortment and planogram review processes
    • Maintain project schedule and track time spent on projects

     

    Planogram Development & Maintenance

    • Identify important projects that can assist clients or customers and assume responsibility for completion of those projects
    • Quality assurance on work done by Schematic Analysts

     

    Data Analysis / Interpretation / Application

    • Utilize data available in planogram tools to provide solutions or uncover opportunities for clients and customers
    • Create best practices that can be applied within internal team and pushed out to broader Analytics, Insights and Intelligence constituents

     

    Business Development

    • Seek out revenue opportunities, build presentation to pitch opportunity and close billable opportunities
    • Manage relationships with existing clients and customers to maintain existing revenue stream and facilitate new opportunities

     

     

    Supervisory Responsibilities

     

    Direct Reports- Hires, retains, trains, coaches, guides, directs, and develops direct reports using company-wide processes, tools and resources

     

    Indirect Reports- May delegate work of others and provide guidance, direction and mentoring to indirect reports

     

     

    Travel and/or Driving Requirements - Travel is an essential duty and function of this job. Driving is an essential duty and function of this job  - Travel up to 20%

     

     

    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 job

     

    Education Level: (Required) Associate's Degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Data Management          

     

    Field of Study/Area of Experience:  - 5 years of experience in Retail experience; mastery of space management technology- 2 years supervisor experience

     

    Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

    • Ability to confidently work with client, customer, and internal leadership
    • 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 environment
    • Demonstrate forward-looking, strategic thinking aptitude.
    • Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize business requests
    • Demonstrated ability to manage, lead, mentor, and inspire
    • Demonstrated ability to negotiate skillfully in difficult situations with both internal and external constituents
    • Demonstrated consulting and influence skills with retailers, clients, and direct reports
    • Experience managing, training, and inspiring other associates preferred
    • Good communication – written and oral – skills and strong interpersonal skills
    • Intellectually curious, eager to problem solve, and  a quick learner
    • Microsoft Office experience: Mastery of Excel, Word, PowerPoint
    • Passion to achieve desired results through others with positive, energetic, and enthusiastic communication
    • Syndicated Data experience: Proficient in IRI and Nielsen data platforms 
    • Understanding and application of principles and practices of Category Management (analysis of assortment, pricing, promotion, shelving, shopper) required
    • Well-organized and strong attention to detail and accuracy
    • Expertise with space management technology platforms preferred (JDA, Symphony Gold (Apollo), Spaceman)

     

    Environmental & Physical Requirements: Office / Sedentary 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.

     

    Any estimate, schedule, or guideline provided to associates in this job description or elsewhere in connection with their jobs is only intended to help describe job duties and for planning purposes.  Regardless of any such estimate, schedule, or guideline, associates must always record all time worked for our company (which includes but is not limited to on-site work time in an assigned store, office, or other work location; required waiting time; administrative time; and work-related travel time).

    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 the law.

  • 1 Month Ago

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Manager Space and Assortment Analytics
  • SAS Retail Services
  • Bellevue, WA FULL_TIME
  • SummaryManager, Space & Assortment Analytics At our Company, we grow People, Brands, and Businesses! We are seeking a highly dynamic Manager of Space & Assortment Analytics is required to both manage ...
  • 2 Months Ago

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Planner
  • NewCold USA Services LLC
  • Tacoma, WA FULL_TIME
  • Planner This is NewCold NewCold is service provider in cold chain logistics with a focus on the development and operation of large, highly automated cold stores. NewCold strives to be crucial in the c...
  • 22 Days Ago

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Planner
  • Kimley-Horn
  • Everett, WA FULL_TIME
  • Overview Kimley-Horn's is seeking a Planner with 2 years of experience to join the Everett, Washington (WA) office! Responsibilities Project experiences will be diverse, as we provide services to both...
  • 22 Days Ago

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Planner
  • City of Edmonds
  • Edmonds, WA FULL_TIME
  • Applications received through Thursday, February 29, 2023 at 4:30 PM will receive priority first review. This position will remain opened until filled but may be closed at any time a qualified candida...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Planner
  • Washington Department of Natural Resources
  • Olympia, WA FULL_TIME
  • Facilities Senior PlannerRecruitment #2024-2-6907Full-time, Permanent, Represented positionLocation: Olympia, WAFlexible Work Hours and Partial Telework flexibility may be available and consideredSala...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Demand Planner Supervisor
  • Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
  • Kennesaw, GA
  • Yamaha has an excellent opportunity for a Demand Planner Supervisor to join our team in Kennesaw, GA. The Demand Planner...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Digital Merchandising
  • Centizen, Inc.
  • Beaverton, OR
  • CLIENT, Inc. does more than outfit the world's best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Assistant Planner
  • Dôen
  • Assistant Planner Company Overview DÔEN is a Los Angeles-based line inspired by nostalgia for the California of decades ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Denver, CO - General Manager
  • Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc.
  • Denver, CO
  • **Denver, CO - General Manager** at Specialized Denver, CO Reporting to: Head of Stores Direct Reports: Store Managers i...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Grocery Coordinator
  • Fresh Thyme Market
  • Ballwin, MO
  • Description If you're someone who wants to make a difference and is passionate about the impact healthy eating has on pe...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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New York | Temp - Merchandising Planner
  • Marc Jacobs
  • New York, NY
  • OVERVIEW: Marc Jacobs International, powered by the creative genius of Marc Jacobs, seeks a Temp Merchandising Planner t...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sr. Maintenance Manager
  • The Judge Group
  • Newport, AR
  • Shearer's is a leading contract manufacturer and private label supplier in the snack industry in North America. Headquar...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Retail Buyer (Remote)
  • Specializedboulder
  • **Retail Buyer (Remote)** at Specialized United States **Pay Range:** $50,000-$65,000/yr **Reports to:** Merchandising M...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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