Space Planning Analyst

Why Sazerac?

• Innovative and Forward-Thinking: Join a company that values innovation and excellence and is driving the future of the beverage industry.
• Rich Tradition: Join a team with a strong heritage of craftsmanship and quality, creating memorable experiences for our customers.
• Collaborative Environment: Work in an inclusive, collaborative atmosphere where your ideas and expertise are valued.
• Career Growth: Benefit from continuous learning opportunities and career development programs to advance your career.

Location: Remote (must be based in Dallas, Cincinnati, Des Moines, or Las Vegas)

As a Space Planning Analyst, you will act as a pivotal link between data and the shelf, developing strategies that enhance category performance within the alcohol industry. This role goes beyond planogramming alone; it leverages deep shopper insights and analytical tools to consult on product placement and support key retailer initiatives. Success requires a blend of technical precision and the ability to partner cross-functionally to ensure optimal shelf execution and measurable results.

What You’ll Do

Shelf & Category Strategy

• Convert consumer/shopper insights, sales data, and category strategies into effective shelf layouts that optimize performance and shopper flow.
• Clearly articulate insights to identify opportunities and provide recommendations, evaluating how shelving strategies drive measurable results for strategic accounts

Collaboration & Influence

• Partner cross-functionally to lead retailer discussions with fact-based shelving recommendations, professional visuals, and category insights.
• Deliver persuasive reporting and presentations to both internal and external stakeholders, providing high-level communication and professional service.
• Act as a trusted partner to retailers and internal teams, leveraging expertise to influence decision-making at all levels of the organization.

Planogram Analysis & Execution

• Evaluate planogram effectiveness to identify opportunities for optimizing share of shelf, product adjacencies, and shopper flow.
• Support the Category Leadership Team in executing space management initiatives to deliver best-in-class planograms for retail and wholesale partners
• Drive planogram reset projects by managing timelines, coordinating resources, and aligning cross-functional teams for successful execution.
• Lead critical pre-set activities, including data integrity/cleansing, planogram library and image management, and compliance with category guidelines.

Ad Hoc Projects

• Support special initiatives related to assortment, shelving, and category reinvention

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Analytics, or related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in space planning, category management, or retail analytics.
• Proficiency in planogram software (JDA/Blue Yonder, Spaceman, Apollo, SMSB).
• Experience working with syndicated data sources (Circana/IRI, Nielsen)
• Strong analytical skills with Excel, Power BI, or Tableau.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Willingness to travel up to 15%.
• Ability to work remotely.
• Valid driver’s license.

Preferred:

• Experience integrating syndicated data and space management tools to develop shelving and category recommendations
• Experience in the alcohol beverage, CPG, or retail industries
• Familiarity with convenience, drug, or value retail channels