Visual Merchandising Analyst

As Sr. Planogram Analyst deliver visually appealing versioned planograms based on store clustering, space definitions and defined flow. Work closely with Category Management and Space teams to ensure planograms meet approved parameters. Conduct planogram quality control ensuring all planograms meet assortment requirements, visual appeal, innovation opportunities and shelving metrics. Continuously identify opportunities and implement processes to improve quality and timeliness of output. Display advance Project management skills to lead multiple projects seamlessly and ensuring timely delivery of projects.

Functional Responsibilities

• Be a single point of contact for complex category / region by mastering Process and Category knowledge.
• Partner with Category Manager / KAM’s to building business context and creating effortless partnership
• Display advance Project management skills to lead multiple projects seamlessly and ensuring timely delivery of projects.
• Knowledge Sharing : Gain in-depth knowledge of PepsiCo business, categories, products, tools and share new learnings with the team on a continual basis.
• Contribute to the execution of planograms, best-in-class reports, tools, and customized shelving / assortment plans by leveraging merchandising guidelines.
• Manage end to end Best-in-class Planograms by becoming an SME for most categories.
• Acquire Space automation skills to automate planogram execution OR Acquire space analysis skills to improve space productivity.
• Recognize opportunities and take action to improve delivery of work
• Display a high sense of accountability when completing requests with high visibility or tight turnaround times
• Scale-up growth by identifying areas where CI is required, both within existing scope, as well as new areas of opportunity
• Create an inclusive and collaborative environment
• Work in a team environment with focus on achieving team goals vs individual goals
• Actively learn and apply advanced level of expertise in JDA, MS Excel, all other relevant applications.
• Work alongside peers and inculcate best practices and elevate the team's ability to tackle business questions with value adds
• Actively learn & implement principles of trade & category management
• Act as a mentor / trainer for the new hires and guide Associate / Sr / Space Analyst, on an as needed basis.

Qualifications

proactively communicates using appropriate methods for situation and audience in clear, concise and professional manner