• Job Description

  Req#: 431070

  Summary

  Schematic Analyst

  This is a critical role in managing all variables of shelf merchandising, schematic development, and planned reset execution for assigned Division. This position will lead Schematic development to ensure job functions are being completed timely, supporting with any needed training, and filling in as needed.

  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Oversee Division schematic process and ensure deadlines are being adhered to.
  • Responsible for execution of all division Plan O Grams (Fresh)
  • Represents all division needs to the National Team
  • Review of the national category teams
  • Create base schematics and version for Division specific categories.
  • Communicate and Support Assortment and National Schematic team as needed.
  • Adhere to category reset schedules and NICI schedules.
  • Support in coordinating and creating hardware orders for category resets; communicates & coordinates deliveries with RMSI.
  • Provide National Category Director tracking information on category resets and NICI; identify issues and opportunities, provide recommendations.
  • Assist Category Assort Analyst in generating reports to address any item set up issues, merchandising opportunities, and distribution voids as needed.
  • Check email at least twice daily and respond within 24 hours.

  QUALIFICATIONS

  • BA/BS degree required or equivalent experience.
  • Non-perishable/perishable product knowledge and merchandising background preferred.
  • Schematic building experience preferred.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the relation between product and shelf space.
  • Strong PC skills with a preferred broad knowledge of any of the following; Apollo, Galleria, Designer Workstation, Pro Space, Spaceman, Microsoft Office. Working knowledge of internal Albertsons systems a plus.
  • Strong analytical skill with the ability to solve business problems.
  • Ability to interface and build relationships with senior management.
  • Team oriented with excellent time management and organization skills.
  • Customer service oriented with ability to maintain positive attitude in all situations.
  • Must be multi-task oriented and able to act as a liaison between all divisions/departments.
  • Must possess and demonstrate a strong sense of urgency, energy, and be very detail oriented.
  • Sterling integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Ability to view the changing dynamics of the grocery industry and seek out opportunities for synergy and integration within different areas of the business.
  • Able to effectively cope with change.
  • Working knowledge of store layouts, category adjacencies, and merchandising flows

  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.

  Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities Planogram Development & Maintenance

  • Manage project timelines for assigned categories, often at the direction of the retailer
  • Manage the retailer defined category review process and planogram execution
  • Planogram production based on retailer defined flows, adjacencies and space definitions
  • Planogram quality assurance to make sure all planograms meet assortment requirements, innovation opportunities, and shelving metrics
  • Often help execute and evaluate test sets

  Data Analysis / Interpretation / Application

  • Utilize available sales data to help facilitate planograms with defined days of supply and pack out metrics
  • Make assortment decisions utilizing sales and shopper data to support cluster and size-specific planogram requirements

  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 and Driving are not essential duties or functions of this job Travel up to 5%

  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 jobEducation Level: (Required): A.S. IN Computer Science, Data Management, or equivalent job-related experience

  Field of Study/Area of Experience: 1+ years of Retail experience

  Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

  • 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
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize business requests
  • Good communication – written and oral – skills and strong interpersonal skills
  • Well-organized and strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Intellectually curious, eager to problem solve, and a quick learner
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong work ethic and desire to succeed (often with minimal supervision)
  • Microsoft Office experience : Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Knowledge of 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.

• About the company

  SAS Retail Services delivers experienced, customer-focused teams that provide unique retail merchandising services with real-time technologies.

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