Space Planner

Job Description

We are looking for a Merchandising Planogram Specialist to join our Market Research team on-site at our Jersey City, NJ corporate facility.

Role Snapshot:

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• Position: Merchandising Planogram Specialist (Full-Time, Mon–Fri, 8 AM–5 PM)
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• Location: Jersey City, NJ
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• Compensation: $70,000 – $80,000 base salary + full benefits package (Health, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, and 401(k) with up to 4% company match)
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• Core Focus: Developing and maintaining shelf planograms, utilizing space management tools (Spaceman/Blue Yonder), performing syndicated data analysis (Nielsen/Circana/Excel), and collaborating across Key Accounts, Sales, and Retail Buyers.
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What We’re Looking For:

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• 3–4+ years of dedicated experience with planogram software (NIQ Spaceman or JDA/Blue Yonder).
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• Strong track record of stable tenure in previous roles.
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• Bachelor’s Degree required.
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• English/Spanish bilingual capability is a plus.
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Duties and Responsibilities

Planogram Development

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• Create and maintain planograms using merchandising software such as Spaceman (NIQ).
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• Ensure optimal shelf layout, product assortment, facings, and placement to maximize visibility and sales.
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Data Analysis & Optimization

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• Analyze sales data, demographic insights, and consumer trends to improve assortment decisions and shelf productivity.
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• Identify opportunities to increase sales performance and return.
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Strategic Merchandising

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• Support assortment and merchandising decisions using quantitative and qualitative data from Market Research.
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• Align merchandising strategies with company objectives and market opportunities.
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Cross-Functional Collaboration

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• Partner with Sales teams, Key Account Managers, and Sales Managers to enhance merchandising effectiveness.
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• Build and maintain relationships with retail buyers and their merchandising teams.
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Field Work

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• Conduct store visits to assess merchandising execution, understand consumer behavior, and identify opportunities.
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• Focus on resets, shelf conditions, and overall merchandising standards.
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Merchandising Administration

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• Collaborate with merchandising administration to support planning, execution, and analysis of merchandising projects.
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Software & Process Management

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• Utilize in-store merchandising software to monitor execution and improve best practices.
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• Contribute to the continuous improvement of merchandising processes and tools.
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Knowledge and Skills

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• Proven experience with planogram development and merchandising analytics
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• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
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• Proficiency in merchandising software (Spaceman, JDA/Blue Yonder preferred)
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• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and process-driven
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• Ability to manage multiple tasks
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• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
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• Team-oriented with a flexible and adaptable approach
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Qualifications

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• Minimum of 3 years of merchandising experience, including planograms and assortment planning
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• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from an accredited four-year college or university
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