Planogram Specialist

The Planogram Specialist will support the Sales Organization through the development, maintenance, and execution of planograms, store layouts, merchandising standards, and retail reset initiatives. This role partners with Sales, Merchandising, Retail Execution, and retail customers to ensure consistent product placement, effective space utilization, and successful execution of merchandising programs. This position is responsible for creating and maintaining planograms, shelf schematics, spacing guides, item libraries, and store-specific layouts. The Planogram Specialist utilizes space planning tools, retailer standards, and internal merchandising guidelines to support execution and improve retail presentation. Duties and Responsibilities Create, maintain, and update planograms and store-specific layouts for assigned retail accounts. Develop shelf schematics, merchandising standards, and spacing guides that support execution objectives. Coordinate product placement, shelf allocation, facings, and assortment changes within retailer guidelines. Maintain planogram databases, product images, item dimensions, and supporting documentation. Support category resets, store remodels, shelf reconfigurations, product transitions, and seasonal merchandising initiatives. Prepare planogram packets, reset instructions, execution guides, and supporting materials for field personnel. Conduct store visits to validate planogram compliance and identify merchandising opportunities. Partner with Sales, Merchandising, and Retail Execution teams to communicate and implement layout changes. Support new item introductions and discontinued item transitions. Provide training and guidance to sales and merchandising teams on planogram interpretation and execution standards. Track and maintain records of completed resets, store layouts, and merchandising projects. Assist with special projects and perform other job-related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience. 1-3 years of retail, merchandising, grocery, beverage, convenience store, or consumer packaged goods experience. Experience working with planograms, shelf sets, merchandising standards, retail resets, or store layouts. Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills. Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Ability to manage multiple projects and meet established deadlines. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business, Retail Management, Marketing, or related field. Experience utilizing space planning software such as Blue Yonder, JDA, Apollo, Spaceman, Spectra, or similar platforms. Prior beverage, grocery, convenience store, or consumer packaged goods experience. Experience supporting large chain resets, merchandising projects, or retail execution initiatives. Knowledge of retail merchandising principles and shelf management practices. Physical Demands Regular use of computer, keyboard, monitor, and office equipment. Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift up to 30 pounds periodically. Frequent travel within the assigned market to support store visits, resets, and merchandising initiatives. Occasional overnight travel may be required. Ability to work in grocery, convenience, liquor, and retail store environments. Work Environment This role requires regular in-office presence and periodic field visits to retail accounts. Employees are expected to work onsite and in retail locations as necessary to support collaboration, execution, and business operations according to department and management expectations. This position is designed as an execution-focused merchandising and space planning role rather than a category analytics or category strategy position. As the Distributor of Choice, Glazer’s Beer and Beverage embraces a culture where diversity drives innovative solutions for the success of our employees, retailers, and supplier partners. Our company strives to foster an inclusive and welcoming environment that reflects the unique communities we serve. This job description is not intended to create a contract of employment. It provides a general overview of the primary duties and responsibilities of the position but does not (and cannot practically) represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list. Duties, responsibilities, and requirements may change or be assigned at any time based on business needs, and the company reserves the right to modify this description accordingly. “Glazer’s Beer and Beverage provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.” http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm . Please note that job application deadlines will vary by position. The ability to enter and submit an application in UltiPro will not guarantee that the position is still open and that your application will be reviewed and considered. If you have questions regarding a specific job application deadline, please email hr@glazersbeer.com (for internal candidates – contact the hiring manager).