Job Description :

Job Title : Category Analyst, Space Optimization

Diageo is a world-class leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands across spirits and beer! Diageo has over 200 outstanding brands – old and new, large and small, global and local, with brands sold in 180 countries at almost every price point, in every category to meet consumer demand.

Diageo leads the top two largest spirit brands in the world, Johnnie Walker and Smirnoff, and 20 of the world’s top 100 spirit brands. Its portfolio includes Crown Royal, Cîroc and Ketel One vodkas, Captain Morgan, Buchanans, Don Julio, Casamigo’s, Tanqueray, Baileys and Guinness!

Purpose:
Seeking a Category Analyst to join Diageo’s Space Optimization team. As part of the broader category management department, this role will drive working in partnership with category managers to ensure our customer’s shelf management strategies are implemented - by providing assortment and shelf recommendations through a fact-based approach.  
 
Complexity of Role:

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.

 
Key Outputs/Results:  

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

Experience/Skills:  

Minimum 2-3 years experience required in Category Management Space Planning, preferable 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. Advanced computer skills; proficient in Excel and Powerpoint.Ability to connect insight to actionable store execution.Strong project management, time management, and organizational skills are essential. 

Ability to travel 10% 

Flexible Working Statement:

Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you so that you’re supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one.

Diversity statement:

Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and that they can belong, is a crucial part of this.

We embrace diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you’ll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You’ll be part of and help build and champion an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, mindsets, and more.

Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. Join us and help transform our business as we take our brands to the next level and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world.

Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you.

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Worker Type :

Regular

Primary Location:

Bentonville

Additional Locations :

Job Posting Start Date :

2025-07-16

Salary Range:

Minimum Salary:

$63525

Maximum Salary:

$105875

At Diageo certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including annual incentive payment and stock awards. US-based employees are eligible for healthcare benefits, retirement benefits , short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, wellness benefits and industry leading parental leave, among others.  (Benefits/perks listed may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Diageo and the country where you work.)  The salary range displayed is the salary range for the role’s primary location.