Retail Planogram Analyst
Company: UNFI
Location: Beaverton
Posted on: April 28, 2024
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Job Description:
PURPOSE: The Retail Planogram Analyst is responsible for
handling all space planning projects including requesting images,
gathering necessary set size requirements, and processing projects
in a timely manner. This role gathers data from internal and
external sources, interprets the data, and creates optimum
planograms from that data. In addition, the Retail Planogram
Analyst will adhere to the responsibilities and merchandising
directive provided by the retailer they are assigned to. All
guidelines the retailer communicates must be followed while
managing category responsibilities. The Retail Planogram Analyst
must have the ability to learn and utilize the space planning
software that the retailer specifies.JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:Maintain
and update custom planograms for retailer as required. Exercise
independent judgement with regards to product flow, brand
representation and pack out to increase sales and minimize
restocking costs for retailer. Provide optimum planograms based on
item rank, availability, and active item status.Creative in the
absence of guidelines and/or direction from retailer. Ability to
draw conclusions and make assortment and/or planogram
recommendations. Capable of creating planograms from scratch for
entire center store, grocery, frozen, dairy and GMHBC, while
considering regional trends.Provides merchandising plans including
layouts, product selection and presentation for new stores,
expansions and resets & other cycle work as described by the
retailer.Responsible for identifying correct channel and warehouse
data and producing planograms that adhere to UNFI s merchandising
standards/shelving principles for optimizing sales.Maintains core
planograms of top sellers for each product category for a variety
of store sizes for use as a presentation tool. Communicate
effectively with sales & other departments as needed on timelines
for project completion. Works with Sales Reps to develop opening
orders and/or orders for resets. Utilize, analyze, interpret and
edit data into the necessary format to create best planograms by
geographic region. Is comfortable in autonomy and ambiguity, while
also having the ability to collaborate and innovate with others to
quickly bring solutions to life in our ever-changing environment.
Learn new software or tools as preferred by assigned
retailer.Performs other relevant job duties as required.JOB
REQUIREMENTS:Education/ Certifications:Associate's Degree or
equivalent related experience.Bachelor s degree in Business,
Marketing, Retail Operations Management, or related field
preferred.Experience:1-2 years category management, operations
and/or merchandising experience required.2-3 years space management
software applications and/or related technology is preferred.Store
operations and set crew experience a plus.Experience in planogram
software or ability to learn software.Knowledge:Knowledge of word
processing and spreadsheet applications. Knowledge of the food
industry including trends happening.Fundamental understanding of
merchandising principles & placement on the shelf.Skills/
Abilities:Good interpersonal skills needed to facilitate
cross-functional work between multiple parties.Must have solid
written and verbal communication skills including the ability to
communicate effectively with all levels of internal and external
customers.Ability to work independently and exercise good
judgement.Strong analytical and creative problem-solving
skills.Ability to assimilate information quickly and
accurately.Experienced in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and
Adobe.Action orientated and continuous improvement driven.Detailed
and well organized.Ability to be flexible based on retailer
needs.PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT/ DEMANDS:Up to 20%travel may be
required.Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office
environment.Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at desk or
computer terminal.While performing the duties of this job, the
employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle,
or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.Incumbent may
use calculators, keyboards, mouse, calipers, telephone and other
office equipment in the course of a normal workday.Stooping,
bending, twisting and reaching may be required in completion of job
duties.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin,
disability, or protected veteran status. UNFI is an Equal
Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and
respectful environment for all. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA
Federal Contractor.
Keywords: UNFI, Hillsboro , Retail Planogram Analyst, Professions , Beaverton, Oregon
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