Corp Manager - Space Planning and Analysis

Why you will love Coca-Cola UNITED?

About us:

• Privately owned and operated with 100+ years of historical strength and stability
• Dedicated to supporting internal career growth through on job training, learning and opportunity for career advancement
• Excellent Total Value Benefits Package to include:
• Two weeks paid vacation within first year
• Comprehensive Medical Preferred Provider Plan 
• Dental, vision, flex spending
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company paid life insurance ($50,000)
• Additional optional insurance (accident, critical illness, universal life, home & auto)
• Paid maternity & paternity leave
• Paid holiday & sick time
• 401(k) match (50% on first 6%; plus an additional annual match of up to 3%)
• Exclusive employee discounts (cell phone, event tickets, gym membership, car buying, hotels, car rentals, technology needs and much more)
• Competitive Compensation 
• Tuition Reimbursement Program reimbursable up to $5250 per calendar year
   

Job Description

The Corporate Manager -Space Planning & Analysis is responsible for managing the plan-o-gram process for customers and provides support in developing tactical and strategic plans, insights, and tools for sales divisions within UNITED.

What your day will look like:

• Leverages space planning system (JDA software, internal tools, and space methodologies) to create and manage plan- o-grams that are efficient for divisions to execute, and which meet UNITED standards, retailer, and consumer needs.
• Accountable for all aspects of the space planning process including store surveys, plan-o-gram preparation, data management, SKU assortment, category mix, new item introductions, deletions, and reporting/layout deliverables to the customer
• Support and integrate segmentation strategy across customers and channels
• Maintain image library to ensure latest products are available for use in software
• Lead on managing key account projects across channels including coordination with retailers, other suppliers, and bottlers as required
• Analyze and process large volumes of data from a variety of internal and external sources including customer, supplier, and syndicated data
• Draw insights and develop selling tactics along with reporting from data sources for the purposes of optimizing UNITED space and providing selling support to sales centers for use with the customer
• Manage project timelines to keep all required participants updated and on schedule for merchandising initiatives and projects
• Lead and manage the category captain process for participating retailers and suppliers
• Assist in the development of strategic and tactical space management plans across relevant business channels and trade areas for the UNITED Ownership
• Interact directly with sales teams and our customers supporting key space initiatives
• Create and perform maintenance of space planning schedule and calendar
• Provide space planning support to other space planners
• Participate in review of category strategies and SKU analysis for the ownership
• Performs appropriate duties as assigned by management

What you need to succeed:

• Minimum age 18 years old
• Valid driver’s license required and obligation to maintain compliance with UNITED fleet policy
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required by position and compliance with UNITED safety policies
• Regular and prompt attendance is an essential function of the job
• Ability to read, write and speak English
• Ability to maintain a neat professional appearance within Company guidelines
• Ability to maintain safety and security of Company assets
• Ability to utilize all Company provided resources and technology
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Proven ability to coach and manage needs and concerns of multiple associates
• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university; or 5 years or more related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Three (3+) years previous space planning analyst experience for a retailer or DSD manufacturer/supplier.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions
• Strong understanding of bottler and retailer economics
• Ability to problem solve
• Advanced skill level in MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Word)
• Advanced skill level with JDA space planning software including planogram generation, custom reporting, print layouts, and script writing/formula generation
• Previous experience working with syndicated data preferred
• Previous experience with the category captain process in space planning preferred
• Firm grasp of space planning methodologies
• Ability to adapt to change and learn new skills as required
• Commitment to personal development and continuous self-improvement
• Ability to effectively manage time and multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment
• Ability to work with autonomy as well as collaboratively with team members
• Ability to travel up to 25% to retail stores and collect survey data for the reset process when required

Physical Requirements

Position will be required to comply with the CCBCU Personal Protective Equipment Program. Position is required to wear safety toed shoes when performing the following tasks: Operating Powered Industrial Equipment or Working in an Area where Powered Industrial Equipment is in use, Fleet Maintenance, Working with Palletized Product, Use of Hand Trucks/Dollies to Deliver Product, Cooler Services, etc.

(X) None = 0% (0 hrs)

(L) Limited = 1% (1 hr)

(O) Occasionally = 2%-25% (1-2 hrs)

(F) Frequently = 26%-50% (3-4 hrs)

(R) Repeatedly = 51%-75% (5-6 hrs)

(C) Continuously = 76%-100% (7+ hrs)