Space Planning Analyst

OLIPOP is searching for a Space Planning Analyst to join our team to assist in driving growth by creating and executing space planning strategy with the goal of attaining category captaincy at our trade partners. You’ll optimize retail space for maximum sales and visibility. You'll develop strategies, create planograms, and collaborate with teams to leverage data for effective product placement.

Key responsibilities include evaluating planogram performance and ensuring alignment with company goals and retailer standards. Ideal candidates bring experience in space planning, proficiency with software tools, strong analytical skills, and effective communication abilities to drive retail efficiency and influence consumer purchasing decisions. The role will work cross-functionally, especially with Sales and Category Management. If you’re looking for a fast-paced environment, an opportunity for personal growth and responsibility, and enjoy having fun along the way, then this is a role you’ll thrive in!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Space Optimization: Assist in the development and execution of space plans that optimize product assortment, placement, and layout within retail environments
• Planogram Development: Support in developing, managing, and updating planograms to ensure alignment with merchandising strategies and retailer guidelines
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams (sales, marketing, category management) to incorporate space planning initiatives into broader business objectives
• Data Analysis: Analyze consumer and sales data, recommending space allocations and product placements based on insights from tools such as SPINS, Nielsen, and internal sales data
• Performance Evaluation: Monitor the effectiveness of planograms by analyzing space productivity metrics, sales performance, and shopper behavior insights, making data-driven recommendations for improvements
• Project Management: Assist in leading space planning projects, including tracking timelines, managing resources, and ensuring that the project scope aligns with business goals
• Technology Utilization: Apply proficiency in space planning software (Blue Yonder/JDA Space Planning) to support planogram creation, space optimization, and reporting (tables/highlights/charts)
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate space planning records and generate detailed reports for both internal stakeholders and retailers
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute to the identification and implementation of process improvements in space planning methodologies to increase efficiency

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1-3 years of experience in space planning, category management, or data analysis, preferably in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
• Experience with space planning software such as Blue Yonder/JDA Space Planning, Apollo, EZpog, or willingness to learn
• Experience working with SPINS, Nielsen, IRI/Circana or other syndicated and retailer data platforms
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis, reporting, and presentation of insights
• High attention to detail in planogram development, ensuring accuracy and compliance with merchandising guidelines
• Ability to think analytically and translate data insights into actionable recommendations for space planning initiatives
• Deeply passionate about Olipop, and inspired by what we represent. Has the desire and hunger to make an impact.
• Obsession for understanding customer behavior. Lives, breathes and dreams about how to better reach & understand our consumers.
• Enthusiastic and comfortable working in an early stage company. Ability to think rapidly in a growing and changing environment.
• Ability to take initiative and work autonomously – you can run with something from beginning to end
• Works well with ambiguity and asks the right questions to get at the solution
• Strong planning, organization and project management skills, along with excellent interpersonal, written/oral communication and presentation skills
• Proficient in Google Suite and Microsoft Suite, experience with team collaboration tools such as Slack and Zoom preferred

REPORTS TO:

Sr. Manager of Space Planning

COMPENSATION:

$80-90k base salary + bonus