Experience:

5 years required

Skills:

Power BI, Python, SQL, English

Job type:

Full-time

• Planogram Optimization through space planning/management tools.
• Syndicated data (Nielsen, Kantar, Intage, Circana, etc.) management through budget ownership and stewarding agency relationships to drive max value, collaborating with country teams.
• Championing capability building of APAC teams in both POG optimization & Syn data through training and other means.
• Your role is pivotal in transforming data-driven insights into actionable strategies and elevating the commercial team's skills. Primary responsibility areas: Lead strategic KA customer focused Planogram (POG) optimization projects for APAC countries Own and execute end-to-end planogram optimization projects for key APAC retailers using external tools (JDA, Tana power) and internal systems (POG Heatmap).
• Provide analytics-led insights for category management projects, JBPs, Range Reviews, POG proposals, including space-to-sales analysis, assortment optimization, and joint business plan inputs.
• Act as the subject matter expert for space planning and category management, supporting key customer presentations.
• Drive 3P Syndicated Data for APAC countries Own overall APAC syn data budget, ensuring spending are optimized and aligned with strategic priorities.
• Own Area level Syn data reporting, working across Retail Analytics team members to deliver timely dashboards.
• Lead agency relationships at central level across APAC including contract renewals, cost negotiations, and subscription audits. o.
• Drive reporting cadence and own the annual/strategic presentations delivery by agencies, aligned to country & business/portfolio priorities.
• Champion capability building for POG optimization & Syndicated Data across APAC countries Develop and share APAC-wide case studies and best practices, quantifying the business impact (e.g., sales lift, share gain) to build a repository of success stories.
• Design and deliver comprehensive training programs and workshops on POG optimization, category management principles, and the use of analytical tools to Key Account and Marketing teams. o.
• Guide country teams in maximizing value from Syn Data subscriptions, through training and best practice sharing.
• Foster a self-serve analytics culture by championing the use of data in daily decisionmaking across the commercial organization.
• Conduct workshops and "clinics" to provide ongoing support and upskill the commercial organization, fostering a community of POG & Syn Data -literate practitioners.
• Qualifications Minimum bachelor's degree in Business, Analytics, or a related field; Master s degree is a plus.
• Must have min 5-7 years of experience in Planogram Management, Category Management, or Retail Analytics within the FMCG/CPG industry.
• Proven expertise in leading end-to-end POG projects and using specialized software (JDA Space Planning, Tana Power, or equivalent) is mandatory.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in retail data (POS, Syndicated Data).
• Strong financial acumen and budget and Syn Data agency / vendor management experience. Must be proficient with visualization tools like Power BI.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and influencing skills, with a proven ability to train and coach others.
• Experience working in a multi-country APAC environment is highly preferred.
• Fluent in English (verbal & written).
• Preferred experiences: Working knowledge with Python, SQL, SPSS.
• Working in or for countries: Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Australia, Thailand, Philippines, India, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia.
• Must haves: Proven experience in creating training materials and delivering effective technical training to non-technical audiences.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for mastering and teaching complex tools.
• Thrive with an entrepreneurial mindset as an individual contributor.
• Team player and fosters connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.
• Target country/ Location: This position does not require relocation. Employees from any of the following target locations may apply: Bangkok, Thailand.
• Bangalore, India.
• Jakarta, Indonesia.
• Taguig, PH.
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