Merchandise Planogram Specialist

About the Company & the Role

A well-established, family-owned food manufacturer and distributor is hiring a Merchandising Planogram Specialist. This is a data-first merchandising role were you'll build and maintain planograms (JDA/Spaceman or an equivalent platform) using store-level sales data to drive shelf layout and assortment decisions for one or more retail accounts.

What You'll Do

• Build and maintain planograms — shelf layout, facings, and assortment.
• Analyze store-level sales data (Excel, including pivot tables) to guide space and assortment decisions.
• Support merchandising strategy using quantitative and qualitative market research.
• Partner with Sales, Key Account Managers, and retail buyer/merchandising teams.
• Conduct periodic store visits to assess shelf conditions and execution.

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of merchandising experience, including planograms and assortment planning.
• Hands-on experience with planogram/space-planning software (Spaceman, JDA/Blue Yonder, or equivalent).
• Excel proficiency
• Background in retail, CPG, or a merchandising agency.
• Bachelor's degree
• Team-oriented, adaptable, and comfortable working in-office 5 days/week.

Compensation & Logistic

Base salary approximately $80K (subject to experience). In-office role based in Jersey City, NJ.