Category Analyst, Space Optimization

Diageo

Bentonville, AR

Full Time

Mid Level

64k-106k

12 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

Diageo is a world-class leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands across spirits and beer. The company has over 200 brands sold in 180 countries, including top brands like Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff, Crown Royal, Cîroc, Ketel One, Captain Morgan, Baileys, Guinness, and more. The role of Category Analyst, Space Optimization, is part of the broader category management department, focusing on driving shelf management strategies through data-driven assortment and shelf recommendations to support business growth and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain strong working relationships with retailer merchant teams and cross-functional partners to support objectives, goals, and outcomes.
Implement planogram recommendations to increase efficiency and conversion, improve shopability, and maximize space to sales using JDA and Shelf IQ technology.
Support regular reporting to highlight performance gaps and identify growth opportunities.
Use various data sources including syndicated data and retailer POS to inform decision-making.
Assume ownership of assigned tools, processes, and tasks.

Requirements

Minimum 2-3 years experience in Category Management, Space Planning, preferably in CPG or Adult Beverage Categories.
Strong technical capabilities with experience in space planning software such as JDA and/or Shelf IQ, and syndicated data sources.
Advanced computer skills; proficient in Excel and PowerPoint.
Ability to connect insight to actionable store execution.
Strong project management, time management, and organizational skills.
Ability to travel up to 10%.

Nice to Have

Experience in the Spirits category or related consumer goods sectors.
Experience working with retail technology tools and data analysis.

Qualifications

Relevant experience in category management or space planning roles.

Benefits & Perks

Salary range from $63,525 to $105,875.
Eligibility for additional rewards including annual incentive payments and stock awards.
Healthcare benefits, retirement benefits, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, wellness benefits, and industry-leading parental leave (benefits may vary by location).

Working at Diageo

Diageo emphasizes an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and can belong. The company embraces diversity in gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational background, and experiences. Flexibility and wellbeing are prioritized, supporting employees to manage their work-life balance from day one. Diageo aims to create the best performing, most trusted, and respected consumer products company in the world, fostering an environment of innovation and celebration.

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