Space Planner (Entry-Level- JDA)

<strong>Acosta is proud to foster a corporate culture that is empowering, inclusive and responsible. Our values center on people, integrity, results, trust, teamwork, innovation, and balance. Having associates who live these values and have a great passion for what they do makes Acosta a terrific company to work for.</strong>

Modesto, CA

Acosta - Corporate

<p><strong>Acosta is the engine that drives greater sales and market share for consumer goods manufacturers and retailers around the world. A privately held sales and marketing agency based in Jacksonville, Fla., Acosta has more than 100 offices around the world&nbsp;with more than 25,000 employees. Learn more about how our values, services and, most importantly, people are changing the CPG experience with proven results.</strong></p> <p><strong>Acosta is proud to foster a corporate culture that is empowering, inclusive and responsible. Our values center on people, integrity, results, trust, teamwork, innovation, and balance. Having associates who live these values and have a great passion for what they do makes Acosta a terrific company to work for.</strong></p> https://www.acosta.com/

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Regular Full-Time

Overview: At Acosta, we attract and develop people who have the drive to be successful. Are you interested in combining creativity and financial data to design efficient and effective Planograms that will drive sales &amp; category growth?&nbsp;&nbsp;Then check out what's needed to be a part of this team in Modesto, CA
Responsibilities: <ul><li>Essential Functions:  </li><li>Provide space management and section merchandising on the assigned categories at the assigned customers. This includes analysis of financial data and the ability to provide space related insights at both the account and market level. </li><li>Participate in the development and maintenance of client-specific reporting that measures performance against strategies and objectives. </li><li>Developing and insuring that planograms meet both the Customer’s and Client’s visual standards, all the while increasing space for brands represented by Acosta based on sales performance. </li><li>Set up and run team meetings with BM and clients to discuss client needs and upcoming projects. </li><li>Maintain and update all plan-o-grams for assigned categories and/or sections for assigned customers </li><li>Responsible for quality control of data sources and ensuring accuracy of deliverables, often requiring engagement with other BI associates and data/tool vendors. </li><li>Perform user-acceptance-testing for space management tools. </li></ul>
Requirements: <ul> <li>Education Requirements:</li> <li>Must have 2 &ndash; 3 years of industry level experience or an Associate&rsquo;s Degree</li> <li>Vocational or technical training required Work Experience Requirements:</li> <li>Knowledge in Apollo, Spaceman, or Prospace Space Management Software or reset/merchandising experience.</li> </ul> Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities <br />Requirements: &nbsp;<br /> <ul> <li>Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint</li> <li>Able to clearly and concisely communicate relevant information.</li> <li>Identifies and leverages relevant data to diagnose situations and identify potential solutions.</li> <li>Able to effectively and independently conduct data mining utilizing CPG math concepts and tools.</li> <li>The ability to manage multiple projects and strong organizational skills are preferred.</li> <li>Must be a self-starter and be willing to take ownership of your responsibilities as well as your career path. &nbsp;</li> </ul>