Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Diageo is a global drinks company with a portfolio of iconic beverage brands. The Analyst Space Optimization will support the category management organization by developing fact-based assortment and shelf recommendations, implementing planograms, analyzing performance data, and identifying growth opportunities in partnership with internal and external stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Maintain strong working relationships with cross-functional partners to support objectives, goals and outcomes
- Implement planogram recommendations to increase efficiency & conversion, improve shopability and space to sales optimization utilizing JDA and Shelf IQ technology
- Support regular reporting to highlight performance and growth opportunities
- Use various data sources including syndicated data, retailer POS, planogram data
- Assume ownership of assigned tools, processes, and tasks
Skills
- Candidate will develop a solid understanding of the business, products, markets, and the needs of customers; being recognized as a shelf management expert in the Spirits category
- Complexity is high (very SKU intensive category) and flexibility is critical in a dynamic fast-paced environment
- The role requires a significant level of collaboration and the ability to build productive relationships with both internal and external partners
- Minimum 2-3 years of experience required in Category Management Space Planning
- In CPG or Adult Beverage categories
- Strong technical capabilities with experience in software systems relevant to the Category Management function including space planning software (JDA and/or Shelf IQ) and syndicated data sources
- Strong project management, time management, and organizational skills are essential
- Advanced computer skills; proficient in Excel and Powerpoint
- Ability to connect insight to actionable store execution
- Must have ability to work independently in a remote environment
- Ability to travel 10%
- Preferably
Benefits
- Flexibility to support wellbeing and balance priorities from day one.
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