Analyst Space Optimization

Summary

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

Qualifications

Must Haves

• 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%

Nice to Haves

• preferably

Benefits

• Flexibility to support wellbeing and balance priorities from day one.