C.A. Carlin

Schematics Manager

C.A. Carlin

full-time

Posted on:

Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Illinois • Minnesota • United States

Visit company website

Explore more

✨ AI Apply
Apply

Salary

💰 $85,000 - $98,000 per year

About the role

  • Create, maintain and perfect planogram tools such as an image library and item library to be leveraged by category management.
  • Implement category management strategy aligned with the gold standard merchandising vision.
  • Develop best-in-class and retailer-specific planograms and merchandising proposals:
  • Use all space planning/Blue Yonder functions to create and maintain planograms
  • Develop best-in-class shelving principles rooted in data and insights
  • Create various iterations of planograms based on retailer needs and set sizes
  • Utilize syndicated data to develop fact-based analysis and drive optimal utilization of shelf space.
  • Develop and deliver account presentations showcasing shelving principles and set recommendations to drive efficient assortment and positive volume growth.
  • Work with the Business Managers to manage the distribution priorities by retailer and determine key opportunities.
  • Improve methodology related to reporting, analysis, identifying distribution voids and quantifying opportunity gaps.
  • Become an expert in the analytical tools and resources available.
  • Maintain strong communication link with category management peers across both organizations.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree plus 6-10 years CPG industry sales and category management experience
  • High level of proficiency in Blue Yonder, space planning and Circana (IRI), Nielsen data, or SPINs (Satori) preferred
  • Deep understanding of planogramming end-to-end workflow, the systems and programs used, and the broader impact on the organization.
  • A proven record of developing optimized planograms and POG versioning; in-depth experience with planogram analysis, shelving & category management principals
  • Well-honed analytical and highly advanced Excel & PowerPoint skills
  • Advanced communications skills, ability to clearly articulate complex concepts in a concise manner.
  • A demonstrated competency in multi-tasking and problem-solving with focus on meeting deadlines.
  • Strong analytical and strategic thinker; can turn self-developed strategies/efficient processes into execution.
  • Extremely organized and detail-oriented.
  • Demonstrated ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits
  • PTO & Sick Days
  • 11 paid company holidays per year
  • 2 paid volunteer days per year
  • 3 months fully paid parental leave (regardless of gender)
  • Medical, dental, and vision
  • Paid company life insurance
  • 401k with company match
  • Summer hours (half day Fridays from Memorial Day thru Labor Day)
  • Work from home flexibility

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
planogrammingspace planningdata analysisshelving principlescategory managementExcelPowerPointBlue YonderCircanaNielsen data
Soft skills
analytical thinkingcommunicationproblem-solvingmulti-taskingorganizational skillsattention to detailstrategic thinkingtime managementpresentation skillscollaboration