Senior Specialist, Space Planner - Hybrid

DESCRIPTION

This position is open to anywhere in the United States , however, you will work a hybrid schedule (3 days in office).

The Senior Business Intelligence Specialist supports the Analytical Services and Category Management enterprise teams within Acosta.

This can include the areas of data reporting / scorecard management and / or space management and section merchandising.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Functions :

Under minimal supervision, manages the extract of data (syndicated, panel, and others) that is incorporated into reporting tools and templates or provides space management / section merchandising support on assigned categories at assigned customers.

Also, will provide analysis, draw conclusions, and determine recommendations in support of client objectives. Will work closely with other analytical or space tech leads in the development and maintenance of various category management or space technology tools and deliverables.

Work as integral part of account team assisting Business Managers with category or space management related issues involved in developing category reviews.

Maintain and update all assigned reports / tools / plan-o-grams for assigned categories and / or sections for assigned customers and ensure the product is accessible to Acosta team members and / or clients, where permitted.

Oversees accuracy of end results that may require analysing data for completeness, format and conformity dealing independently and directly with syndicated data companies and IT or other vendor sources.

Assist in training and orientation of internal and external clients in the use of analytical and / or space management tools.

Develop required level of expertise for assigned categories.

Other duties and assignments as outlined by Acosta's Analytical Services / Category Management / Space Management team leaders.

Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Work and Experience Requirements High School diploma or equivalent in industry name required 1 year related work experience preferred Bachelor’s degree preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Must be able to demonstrate an advanced degree of proficiency in Windows and related software applications including Excel, PowerPoint, VB, advanced macros.

Knowledge of Power BI would be a strong asset.

• Experience with syndicated data and / or space management tools would be an asset.
• Identifies and leverages relevant data to diagnose situations and identify potential solutions
• Demonstrates ability to effectively and independently conduct data mining utilizing CPG math concepts and tools.
• Able to clearly and concisely communicate relevant information Physical Requirements :
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ABOUT US

Acosta and Mosaic are the sales and marketing powerhouses behind the most recognized and proven brands with top retailers in the United States and Canada.

We offer flexible services that maximize efficiency. Acosta has the talent and technology to build data-, reach- and relationship-driven strategies to execute those strategies, and the tools to monitor, track and optimize metrics-based results for customers and retailers.

Acosta and its subsidiaries, in good faith, believes that this posted range of compensation is the accurate range for this role at the time of this posting.

Acosta may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range depending on candidate qualifications and locations. This range may be modified in the future.

Acosta and its subsidiaries is an