Job Description
This position is to be filled in the Rogers, AR area, working #hybrid (3 days in office).
You will play a crucial role in supporting the Sam's Advisor team . As an unbiased go-to resource, you'll provide valuable insights into categories, consumer trends, and merchandising solutions.
Your responsibilities include supporting the modular development processes, conducting market, shopper, and consumer analytics , and identifying performance metrics, innovation opportunities, and emerging trends. Effective communication and problem-solving skills are essential for establishing a best-in-class partnership with the retailer.
Responsibilities

• Drawing Modulars Using Blue Yonder (Approx. 50% of Your Time) : In this role, you'll be responsible for creating modular layouts using Blue Yonder software (Space Planning).
• Analytical Support : Provide analytical assistance to the advisor, buyer, and the modular planning team.
• Project Management : Manage project requests and assignments related to category updates, timelines, and implementations.
• Collaboration with Merchants : Work closely with the merchant and advisor to develop category strategy and utilize advanced software effectively.
• Product Image and Dimension Maintenance : Ensure accurate product images and dimensions are maintained.
• Modular Analysis : Execute modular analysis using JDA tables, formulas, highlights, charts, and labels.
• Performance Tracking and Communication : Monitor and communicate performance metrics to Sam's Merchant.
• Test & Learn Execution : Track performance and provide report-outs to the merchant.
• Store and Product Attributes : Maintain all relevant store and product attributes for the category.
• Advisor Meetings : Assist in preparing for and participating in advisor meetings.
• Training and Technical Support : Provide training and technical support to the space team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred).
• 2 years of experience in Category Management and Analytics within the consumer-packaged goods ( CPG ) industry.
• 2 years of familiarity with Space Management software (such as Blue Yonder / JDA).
• Strong PC skills, including Access, Excel, PowerPoint , and Word proficiency.
• Experience working with standard data resources and solutions (e.g., Syndicated POS, Panel, Retail Link, Madrid).
• Ability to understand and utilize category data in conjunction with Space Management software and reporting tools.
• Comfortable working independently and handling sensitive information.
• Thorough understanding of merchandising principles .
• Willingness to proactively contribute to the team, taking on tasks regardless of size, and offering assistance before being asked.

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Acosta and Mosaic are the sales and marketing powerhouses behind the most recognized and proven brands with top retailers in the United States and Canada. We offer flexible services that maximize efficiency. Acosta has the talent and technology to build data-, reach- and relationship-driven strategies to execute those strategies, and the tools to monitor, track and optimize metrics-based results for customers and retailers.
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