Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. ExtraMile Convenience Stores LLC is a convenience-store franchise jointly owned by Chevron and Jacksons Food Stores. The Category Space Analyst supports category planning, JDA space and floor planning, and product assortment recommendations for Tobacco, Deli, and Dispensed Beverage categories. The role develops layouts, planograms, assortment processes, merchandising strategies, and related application and reporting improvements.
Responsibilities
- Optimize the use of JDA Space Planning, Category Knowledgebase, Open Access and Web Publisher applications along with related processes
- Drive improvements, efficiencies, and expertise in JDA application usage, functionality, database management and reporting
- Develop Assortment and Planogram review processes for assorted categories within a convenience store
- Demonstrate strong thought leadership and ability to link strategies and objectives to develop an executional plan
- Develop Merchandising store layouts using standards, business rules, best practices and C-Store shopper insights and analytics
- Deliver franchisee value and a competitive point of difference though best-in-class merchandising, insights, layouts, planograms, and assortment planning processes and support
- Manage & execute special project assignments as business requires on an ad hoc basis
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Business or related field, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of experience in category analytics, merchandising space management, or retail analytics preferably in the convenience store channel
- **Advanced** proficiency in Blue Yonder/JDA Space Planning and Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables, lookups, and formulas)
- Working knowledge/exposure of JDA Floor Planning
- Ability to *demonstrate* strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel to include advanced formulas
- Strong analytical abilities with keen attention to detail, and excellent written, verbal, and collaborative communication skills
- Occasional travel may be required (less than 15% annually)
Benefits
- Remote-based position for candidates residing in Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Idaho, Mississippi, or Utah
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Life and disability insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
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