SAS Retail Services Hiring for Full Time Space Management Support Analyst SAS at Camp Hill, Pennsylvania Full Time

Full Time Space Management Support Analyst SAS
Job Locations

US-PA-Camp Hill
Primary Posting Location : City
Camp Hill

Primary Posting Location : State/Province
PA

Primary Posting Location : Postal Code
17001

Primary Posting Location : Country
US

Requisition ID
2023-427175

Position Type
Full Time

Category
Field Operations/Field Management

Summary

Full Time Space Management Support Analyst SAS

SAS Retail Services provides national retail merchandising services to a host of fortune 500 CPG companies, distributors, and wholesalers, within the grocery, mass, home/hardware, and drug channels.

We are looking to hire a Space Management Support Analyst who will be responsible for assisting in the execution of the Retailer’s Space Management GM process. This is an entry level Space Planning position within SAS.  The Support Analyst will work closely with a team to accomplish desired business objectives and goals. This position will entail assisting with the creation of planograms, analyzing the data to determine space allocation impact and proposing ideas that will positively impact the sales margin.

Our people are what make SAS Retail Services a great place to work. All of us work hard to win for the customer – some of the nation’s largest retailers – and that’s what makes it fun, the drive to do whatever it takes to get the job done. APPLY TODAY!
What We Offer
Medical, Dental, Vision after 30 days.
Short and Long-Term Disability
401(K) Plan
Generous paid time off.
Paid training and ongoing career development certifications and courses.
Responsibilities:
Support the execution of the Retailer’s space management process using customer insights and market data.
Collaborate with category teams to identify specific goals for the merchandise reset.
Assist with the creation of planograms and product assortments in a timely manner.
Make recommendations regarding assortment and space allocation solutions which positively impact the Retailer’s sales margins and turnover.
Communicate issues to various teams and propose ideas for resolution.
Assist in compiling and analyzing data for assigned Retailers.
Assist with running internal reports to determine product viability and preference.
May assist with creating merchandise presentations that enhance the customer shopping experience and contribute to our Customer 1st merchandising strategy.
Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications:
High School diploma required.
Preferred: prior Space Management experience, college course-work.
Must have 1 year of retail/merchandising or related field experience.
Preliminary knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Excellent written, verbal and analytical skills.
Ability to work closely in a multi-functional cross-company team environment.
Ability to create and deliver effective persuasive presentations.
Able to meet deadlines, manage time effectively
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.
Position Summary
The Space Planning Associate works directly with Company’s customers by analyzing shelving data and building planograms in a way that best fits client/customer’s objectives.  Responsible for the efficient and effective managing of assigned categories. Expected to be tactically sound and strategic in plan development. This position can be located in-house with the customer or work remotely as outlined by customer.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
Planogram Management
Maintain project schedule by monitoring project progress, coordinating activities, resolving problems, and make adjustments as needed to meet deadlines
Support retailers and/or clients POG development throughout defined category review process or client initiatives
Planogram Development
Communicate business opportunities and recommend action plans by working with clients, customers, and/or Business Development Managers
Organize information by studying, analyzing, interpreting, and classifying data
Executes test sets in set room

Data Analysis/Interpretation/Application
Determine and quantify primary business opportunities and key drivers as they pertain to shelving
Support key business opportunities by recommending merchandising/assortment solutions based on applicable data
Prioritize optimal assortment and/or shelving information to support the goals of our clients, customers, and company
Evaluate the reliability of source information by weighing raw data and organizing results for analysis
POG Data Collection
Provide planogram information for clients, customers, and/or Business Development Managers through the use of syndicated or customer-specific data sources
Meet specific needs of requesting party by determining appropriate movement/performance data selection such as share of shelf, days of supply, pack out, etc.
Database Management

Maintain information inputs in Company’s proprietary POG Analysis tools
Supervisory Responsibilities
Direct Reports
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports
Indirect Reports
This position does not have guidance or mentoring responsibilities for indirect reports

Travel and/or Driving Requirements
Travel is an essential duty and function of this job. Driving is not an essential duty or function of this job.
Tavel up to 25%

Minimum QualificationsThe 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):  High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience
(Preferred):  Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience

Field of Study/Area of Experience:
– 2-4 years of experience in merchandising and planogram development skills

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Analytical and research Skills
Working knowledge of syndicated data and applications
Strong merchandising and planogram development skills
Basic understanding of category management
Ability to gather data, to compile information, and prepare reports
Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle a fast-paced work environment
Strong prioritization skills
Flexible and adaptable, able to change and alter according to changes in projects or business environment
Team building Skills
Excellent customer service orientation
Ability to ensure a high level of service and quality is maintained
Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and web-browsers
Experience using planogram software (JDA Space Planning, Apollo, Spaceman, etc.)

Environmental & Physical Requirements
Office / Sedentary Requirements
Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. &