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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Planogram Analyst - Remote - **Company:** UNFI - **Location:** Minneapolis, MN, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $50,000.0 - $90,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheets, Databases, Text Processing, Microsoft PowerPoint, Reference Data, Adobe - **Published:** May 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=a3976ed7204fda29 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Word processing?, Do you have a Associate's degree?, * Associate degree or equivalent related experience * Bachelor's degree in business, Marketing, Retail Operations Management, or related field preferred. Experience: * 3+ years category management, operations and/or merchandising experience required. Additional experience with space management software applications and/or related technology preferred. * Experience with Blue Yonder Space Planning software a plus. * Store operations and set crew experience a plus. Knowledge/Skills/ Abilities * Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications. * Knowledge of the food industry including trends happening. * Fundamental understanding of merchandising principles & placement on the shelf * Good interpersonal skills needed to facilitate cross-functional work between multiple parties. * Must have solid written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of internal and external customers. * Ability to work independently and exercise good judgement. * Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills. * Ability to assimilate information quickly and accurately. * Experienced in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Adobe. * Action orientated and continuous improvement driven. * Detailed and well organized. * Ability to be flexible based on retailer needs. * Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available. ## Description The Planogram Analyst is responsible for planning, creating, and managing planograms for all assigned categories using Space Planning software and the associated database. Planogram Analyst will work closely with Category Merchandisers and Assortment Analysts to ensure that the most locally relevant assortment is represented on retail and wholesale planograms., * Utilize space planning techniques, processes, and workflow to drive higher levels of efficiency and simplify procedures. Ensure Space Planning software and associated database are utilized to the highest level of functionality appropriate for the business. * Creative in the absence of guidelines and/or direction from a Merchant. Ability to draw conclusions and make assortment and/or planogram recommendations. Capable of creating planograms from scratch for entire center store, grocery, frozen, dairy and GMHBC, while considering regional trends. * Query and cross-reference data to provide enhanced insights & analytics in support of intelligent planogram design relative to item selection, shelf placement, and local market or customer segment needs. Develop standard space planning reporting to share key information and insights with the business. * As a category expert, exercise independent judgement with regards to product flow, brand representation and pack out to increase sales and minimize restocking costs for our retailers. * Is comfortable in autonomy and ambiguity, while also having the ability to collaborate and innovate with others to quickly bring solutions to life in our ever-changing environment. * Responsible for adhering to financial budget by maintaining weekly allocated category reset hours for area of responsibility. Strategically evaluate shelf moves to control expenses. * Actively engages in the maintenance of UNFI Shelving Principles. Ensures principles are maintained and consistently executed on planograms. * Train and mentor manufacturer/broker Planogram Analysts by equipping them with tools and techniques enabling them to perform space planning job functions independently and more effectively. * Collaborate with Adjacency Planning/Store Mapping team to ensure space planning practices support and maintain data integrity within the database., Remote Role This position is classified as remote where the associate will perform remote work from their primary residence. Remote associates are welcome to work from the office but are not required to do so. While remote associates are not required to work from an office on a regular basis, they may be required to come to the office or other UNFI locations for necessary business reasons or if directed to do so by their manager. Travel (minor): This position may require the associate to travel to company offices, distribution centers, or other locations for specific meetings or other business reasons. UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected ground. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the job selection process. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. 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