Space Planner

Location: Jersey City, NJ

Compensation: $70,000 – $80,000 base salary + full benefits package (Health, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, and 401(k) with up to 4% company match)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.

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

Duties and Responsibilities: Planogram Development Create and maintain planograms using merchandising software such as Spaceman (NIQ).Ensure optimal shelf layout, product assortment, facings, and placement to maximize visibility and sales. Data Analysis & Optimization Analyze sales data, demographic insights, and consumer trends to improve assortment decisions and shelf productivity. Identify opportunities to increase sales performance and return. Strategic Merchandising Support assortment and merchandising decisions using quantitative and qualitative data from Market Research. Align merchandising strategies with company objectives and market opportunities. Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with Sales teams, Key Account Managers, and Sales Managers to enhance merchandising effectiveness. Build and maintain relationships with retail buyers and their merchandising teams. Field Work Conduct store visits to assess merchandising execution, understand consumer behavior, and identify opportunities. Focus on resets, shelf conditions, and overall merchandising standards. Merchandising Administration Collaborate with merchandising administration to support planning, execution, and analysis of merchandising projects. Software & Process Management Utilize in-store merchandising software to monitor execution and improve best practices. Contribute to the continuous improvement of merchandising processes and tools.

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

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