SAS Coordinator Space and Assortment Analyst - Scarborough, Maine, United States

Summary · SAS Coordinator Space and Assortment - Hybrid in Scarborough, Maine · Position Summary · The SAS Coordinator – Space and Assortment Analyst is an entry-level role that supports both the Space and Assortment Planning teams. This position provides hands-on exposure to spa ...

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Summary

SAS Coordinator Space and Assortment - Hybrid in Scarborough, Maine

Position Summary

The SAS Coordinator – Space and Assortment Analyst is an entry-level role that supports both the Space and Assortment Planning teams. This position provides hands-on exposure to space planning processes, tools, and industry best practices. While some work will involve using building software, the role offers a well-rounded introduction to space planning rather than being software‑focused.

This is a Hybrid role requiring regular in‑office work during the week. Candidates must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of Scarborough, Maine.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide support to Space and Assortment Planning teams; work independently while engaging with team members or clients as needed.
• Maintain and update data in various tools to ensure accuracy and consistency across the department.
• Assist with tasks in space and assortment building software under supervision.
• Learn foundational concepts in Space and Assortment Planning and participate in identifying innovative solutions to meet customer goals.
• Develop an understanding of basic client and customer strategies to better support departmental objectives.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct Reports

• This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Indirect Reports

• This position does not provide guidance or mentoring to indirect reports.

Travel and Driving Requirements

• Travel is not an essential function of this role.
• Driving is not an essential duty for this position.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience required.

Experience

• 1–2 years of experience in merchandising and planogram development.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and web browsers.
• Experience with merchandising, planograms, or floorplans preferred but not required.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

Job Will Remain Open Until Filled

Responsibilities

The Company is one of North America's leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management, and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers, and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics, and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Providing support to Space and Assortment planning teams. Works will be independent but may require team or client interaction.
• Maintain and update data and information in assorted tools to ensure consistency and accuracy for the department.
• Supports work in Space and Assortment building software with supervision.
• Learns to understand Space and Assortment planning initiatives and how to search for innovative solutions to support customer goals.
• Learns basic client/customer strategies to help with supporting department.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct Reports

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports

Indirect Reports

This position does not have guidance or mentoring responsibilities for indirect reports

Travel and/or Driving Requirements

Travel is not an essential duty and function of this job. Driving is not an essential duty or function of this job. 

Minimum Qualifications The following are the minimum job-related qualifications which an individual needs in order to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job

Education Level: (Required):  High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience

Field of Study/Area of Experience: 

- 1-2 years of experience in merchandising and planogram development skills

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and web-browsers
Any experience with merchandising or knowledge of planograms or floorplans is preferred but not required
Organization and multitasking abilities would be beneficial

Environmental & Physical Requirements

Office / Sedentary Requirements

Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job.  Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear the telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may also require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds. 

Additional Information Regarding The Company Job Duties and Job Descriptions

Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one's supervisor or other manager related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law.  The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.

Any estimate, schedule, or guideline provided to associates in this job description or elsewhere in connection with their jobs is only intended to help describe job duties and for planning purposes.  Regardless of any such estimate, schedule, or guideline, associates must always record all time worked for our company (which includes but is not limited to on-site work time in an assigned store, office, or other work location; required waiting time; administrative time; and work-related travel time).

Important Information

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of associates so classified.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, the Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by law.