Hiring: Director, Space Management & Category Solutions Company: Acosta Location: Buffalo, NY Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 11:35:45 Employment Type: Hybrid About the job Experience: •6+ years of experience in Space Planning, Category Management, Retail Analytics, or a related field. •2+ years of people leadership experience. Required Skills: •In-office collaboration three days per week •The Director leads a team of Space Planning professionals supporting a major regional grocery retailer while serving as the primary client partner •. This role oversees planogram development, floor plan management, space analytics, and category solutions that drive merchandising effectiveness, operational excellence, and business growth. •Team leadership, resource planning, project execution, and financial performance •Through analytics, automation, and AI-enabled solutions. This role strengthens client partnerships, identifies growth opportunities •, and delivers innovative space management strategies that improve efficiency, scalability, and measurable business results. •Lead and develop a team of Space Planning professionals supporting a major regional grocery retailer. •Oversee space planning, planogram development, merchandising, and category management initiatives. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of experience in Space Planning, Category Management, Retail Analytics, or a related field. •Expertise supporting Walmart category reviews, MOD development, and relay processes. •Advanced proficiency with Blue Yonder Space Planning and Floor Planning. •Proven success managing client relationships, project budgets, resource planning, and project delivery. •Strong leadership, communication, and business development skills. •Proven ability to build executive-level client relationships and manage large-scale client engagements. •Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and resource planning . •Category Management certification preferred. •Knowledge of Blue Yonder Space Planning and Floor Planning solutions. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!