Space Planning Analyst

Job description

The Space Planning Analyst plays an integral role in enhancing Red Bull's market presence through market analysis, product distribution, placement, and shelf space at various retailers across the United States. Leverages tools such as JDA, IRI, Shopper/Category insights and Retailer/Distributor data to create profitable planograms. Maintains current planogram information and supplies analysis to the field for execution.

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In 1987, Red Bull not only launched a completely new product, it created and has led ever since a whole new product category, Energy Drinks. Nowadays Red Bull employs more than 11500 people in over 171 countries, selling over 6 billion cans a year. The World of Red Bull provides the forum for you to use your talent and passion, to develop yourself and make an impact. Find out why we're different.

Find your own direction

·  LocationNew York, New York, United States
·  ScheduleFull-time
·  OrganisationRed Bull North America

Areas that play to your strengths

(all the responsibilities we'll trust you with)

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·  PROVIDES INSIGHTFUL PLANOGRAM SUPPORT TO RETAIL CUSTOMERS

- Collaborate with Category Development Managers and Analysts to develop fact based planogram recommendations for Red Bull Strategic Accounts in each Business Unit

- Turn data into stories to draw conclusions, identify opportunities, make recommendations, and evaluate impact for strategic accounts

- Accompany Category Development Managers on retailer meetings or leading retailers meetings for space planning

- Manage and drive planogram reset projects for accounts by maintaining accurate timelines and resources, working with outside vendors

·  DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN SPACE PLANNING RESEARCH AND RESOURCES

- Develop and maintain Space Planning Tools suite, including but not limited to: product and image libraries, JDA tables, labels, highlights, and space optimization calculator (Note: Transition to JDA cloud and CKB Spring 2019)

- Develop insights-based schematic presentations using external and internal data to help drive thought-leadership for the field

- Maintain fact-filled tool to capture category growth information for each Red Bull account

- Conduct new space planning research and analysis, and present recommendations to the Business Insights Team

Your experience includes:

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- 2-5 years’ experience in product merchandising or related work experience required

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- Strong analytical and problem solving skills required.  Ability to turn complex data sets into meaningful / actionable recommendations.

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- Strong track record of Project Management

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- Ability to integrate multiple tools to solve problems

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- Experience and expertise in JDA software required

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- Experience with syndicated data tools (e.g. IRI, NITRO, Nielsen Answers CORE) strongly preferred

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- Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to present both internally and externally to retailers

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- Must enjoy working in a fast paced, quickly evolving role

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- Expert in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Power Point, and Word

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- Ability to identify new opportunities to support key initiatives / improve existing processes

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- Self-starter, detail oriented, highly organized, ability to multitask

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- Strong customer service aptitude, ability to work with all levels of the organization from Field Level to Executive Management

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- Customer or client-facing experience preferred

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- CPG industry experience a plus

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Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing or related field required

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English

In your cover letter, please include an explanation of why your experience is specifically relevant to this role at Red Bull. We want to see your personal style – what makes you tick and why you think your next opportunity is here with us.