Space Planning Analyst

Sazerac Company • Cincinnati, OH

1d • $92,000 - $138,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Space Planning Analyst serves as a link between data and shelf execution, developing strategies to improve category performance in the alcohol industry. The role uses shopper insights and analytical tools to advise on product placement and support retailer initiatives, combining technical precision with cross-functional partnership to drive effective shelf execution and measurable results.

The analyst converts consumer and shopper insights, sales data, and category strategies into shelf layouts; evaluates planogram effectiveness; and provides fact-based shelving recommendations to retailers and internal teams. The role also supports space management initiatives and leads planogram reset projects, including timeline and resource coordination, data integrity and cleansing, planogram library and image management, and compliance with category guidelines. Additional work includes special initiatives involving assortment, shelving, and category reinvention.

This is a remote role. Candidates must be based in Dallas, Cincinnati, Des Moines, or Las Vegas, and must be willing to travel up to 15%.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Analytics, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in space planning, category management, or retail analytics.
• Proficiency in planogram software such as JDA/Blue Yonder, Spaceman, Apollo, or SMSB.
• Experience working with syndicated data sources such as Circana/IRI or Nielsen.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Convert consumer and shopper insights, sales data, and category strategies into shelf layouts that optimize performance and shopper flow.
• Communicate insights, identify opportunities, and recommend shelving strategies for strategic accounts, evaluating their measurable results.
• Partner cross-functionally to lead retailer discussions with fact-based shelving recommendations, professional visuals, and category insights.
• Deliver reporting and presentations to internal and external stakeholders, providing high-level communication and professional service.
• Serve as a trusted partner to retailers and internal teams, using expertise to influence decision-making.
• Evaluate planogram effectiveness and identify opportunities to optimize share of shelf, product adjacencies, and shopper flow.
• Support the Category Leadership Team in executing space management initiatives and developing planograms for retail and wholesale partners.
• Drive planogram reset projects by managing timelines, coordinating resources, and aligning cross-functional teams.
• Lead pre-set activities, including data integrity and cleansing, planogram library and image management, and compliance with category guidelines.
• Support special initiatives related to assortment, shelving, and category reinvention.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Comprehensive benefits from day one, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Options to cover family members, including domestic partners.
• 401(k) plan with immediate access to matching.
• Paid time off, holidays, and parental leave.
• Access to mental health care and wellness incentive programs.
• Tuition reimbursement and a scholarship program for dependents of Sazerac team members.
• Branded apparel, events, and a team member bottle purchase program.
• Training and professional growth and development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level