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C&S Wholesale Grocers · 16 hours ago

Category Development & Space Planning Analyst

Miami, FL

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

3+ years exp

C&S Wholesale Grocers is an industry leader in supply chain solutions and wholesale grocery supply in the United States. As a Category Development & Space Planning Analyst, you will create and optimize product layouts in stores to maximize sales and profitability by analyzing data and collaborating with various teams.

DeliveryFood and Beverage

Hiring Manager

Katie Girouard

Responsibilities

Owning, creating, managing, and delivering warehouse-specific category planograms, including mix options, variety, shopper selection, and output quality

Incorporating key corporate growth objectives into assortment planning, providing clear retail guidance and in-store activation priorities

Determining assortment growth goals in line with the C&S growth plan

Monitoring, tracking, and communicating assortment and execution KPIs versus timelines

Developing and presenting data-driven strategies for category composition, assortment, and shelf placement to influence key stakeholders and drive sales and profitability

Analyzing sales, category trends, and shopper behavior using syndicated data tools (like Circana/IRI, Nielsen) and Point-of-Sale (POS) data to identify growth and operational opportunities

Incorporating key insights to determine industry and consumer trends, product market performance, and space-to-sales allocation

Utilizing shopper insights to make macro-planning decisions regarding category placement, adjacencies, and flow, as well as micro-planning decisions for product placement, visibility, and adjacencies

Leading manufacturer relationships focused on category mix, assortment, and best practices, integrating key learnings into planning and activation

Developing business cases and recommendations for new products

Collaborating with internal supply chain partners to recommend exit strategies for underperforming products

Working with systems, product, and sales management teams to ensure execution of the growth agenda

Communicating internally and externally regarding cycle guidance and execution

Leading assortment planning SOPs, ensuring process adherence and proper outputs

Ensuring key information and asset management resources are fully engaged and current

Managing and executing store remodels, new store openings, and resets, ensuring all space plans and merchandise plans are complete, accurate, and compliant with safety and regulatory requirements

Continuously monitoring and evaluating the performance of space and merchandise plans, providing recommendations for improvement to leadership

Qualification

JDA Space PlanningAutoCADMicrosoft ExcelSymphonyAICategory managementRetail metricsStrategic orientationAnalytical orientationProject managementCommunication skillsPresentation skills