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Advantage Solutions Space Planning Mapper (part time) in Santa Rosa, California
Summary
Maintenance Specialist- Space Planning
Are you looking to join a team for a fast-growing company that can offer you flexible scheduling, competitive rates, and the possibility for advancement as you move throughout your career? If so, SAS Retail Services has a great opportunity for you!
As an SAS team member, you will partner with retailers to enhance the consumer’s shopping experience. You will be responsible for maintaining a strong communication flow between all parties as well as supporting the team by providing the necessary tools to execute our services in the most efficient manner while delivering high-quality results.
At SAS Retail Services, we hire talented associates like you and give you the tools and training you need to succeed and advance in your career. As a large growing company with a national and global reach, our company offers you many opportunities to learn new skills and seek higher positions. APPLY TODAY!
Responsibilities:
Maintain, protect, and improve SPHQ eMapping database integrity. Create and manage the SPHQ mapping hierarchy, maintaining multiple store layout folders and store maps, creating the system and structure to update and change store assortment and space allocation information as the changes are executed in the future.
Update selected maps for all Albertsons stores with space and schematic changes based on Consumer Demand direction and needs, ensuring store assortment and space changes flow to downstream systems in a timely and efficient manner. Adapt/interpret Consumer Demand direction to meet business goals based on individual store layouts and challenges.
Coordinate and utilize reporting tools and store feedback to identify data gaps and errors in the eMapping, gauging the level of data risk, and updating the system/information with an appropriate sense of urgency.
Ongoing review of store authorization reporting (unallocated), taking action as needed to monitor/correct schematic versioning and placement.
Provide direction and support to Division Space Planning for regional/partial map updates, management of future map updates, and facilitate store specific schematic requests/needs.
Provide direction to external vendor support on system updates and special projects.
Work closely with Layout Designers on new store/remodel schedule to ensure category initiatives are captured
Qualifications:
2 years Store Stocking or reset team experience preferred
2 years store level or backstage store planning/space allocation a plus
Store level merchandising/retail experience preferred
Knowledge of category reset processes and procedures preferred
File maintenance experience a plus
Strong pc skills and working knowledge of Albertsons internal systems
Knowledge of CAD based software systems
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Team oriented with high organizational skills
Considerable initiative and problem solving skills
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Pay Range-$19.00/Hr. - $20.00/Hr.
Job to 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.
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 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): 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. 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.
Job Locations US-CA-Santa Rosa
Primary Posting Location : City Santa Rosa
Primary Posting Location : State/Province CA
Postal Code 95401
Primary Posting Location : Country US
Requisition ID 2024-431992
Position Type Part Time
Minimum USD $19.00/Hr.
Maximum USD $20.00/Hr.