Utilize JDA/Blue Yonder to support Target’s planogram (POG) development aligning with identified strategies, objectives and merchandizing standards
Analyze planograms for sales and inventory productivity making recommendations to optimize the planograms accounting for guest experience, merchandise strategy, visual considerations and executional efficiencies
Identify localization opportunities and potential sales impact
Recognize drivers of in-store performance, shelf layout, assortment, promotion and pricing, hot zone etc.
Manage sample requests with cross functional team to ensure on time delivery
Support category management team with in-office planogram build
Attend meetings with business partners providing space planning expertise
Support category management team with ad-hoc analytics and projects

2+ Years of Space/POG Analytics
Bachelor’s Degree preferred or work equivalence required
Strong JDA/Blue Yonder Space Planning skills
Visual Merchandising skills with the flexibility to adapt to Shopper behavior variations across categories and geographies
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail; providing insights that will address business challenges
Experience with analyzing and reporting data to identify issues, trends, or exceptions to drive improvement of results
Experience in using retailer data, panel/POS syndicated data (Circana, Nielsen, Numerator, etc.), consumer insights and analytics to develop compelling retail customer plans ideally in the FMCG/CPG industry
High proficiency in base business tools (Excel/PowerPoint), with in-depth knowledge in analyzing and creating visualizations of large amounts of data
Strong communication and presentation skills
Understanding of Category Management 4 P’s
Strong knowledge of retail environment
Target experience a plus

Senior Analyst – Shelving Strategy

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