Diageo

Analyst Space Optimization

Diageo • $66K — $110K *
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656In-Person
Food & Beverages
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 2-3 years of experience in Category Management Space Planning, ideally in CPG or Adult Beverage categories.
  • Strong technical skills with space planning software (JDA and/or Shelf IQ) and syndicated data sources.
  • Project management and organizational skills are crucial.
  • Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint for data analysis and presentations.
  • Ability to independently execute initiatives in a remote work environment.

Responsibilities

  • Develop shelf management strategies based on data-driven insights.
  • Collaborate with category advisor teams to implement assortment recommendations.
  • Maintain relationships with cross-functional partners to support strategic goals.
  • Optimize space and sales performance using JDA and Shelf IQ tools.
  • Analyze performance metrics to identify growth opportunities.

Benefits

  • Flexible working options to balance personal and professional commitments.
  • Highly competitive rewards and benefits package recognizing performance.
Full Job Description
Job Description :

Analyst Space Optimization

Location: Southern CA

Purpose:
Seeking a category analyst to join Diageo's Space Optimization team. As part of the broader category management department, this role will work in partnership with category advisor teams 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 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.


Experience/Skills:

  • Minimum 2-3 years of experience required in Category Management Space Planning, preferably 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%


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.

Rewards & Benefits Statement:

We recognise and value performance, offering our people a highly competitive Rewards and Benefits package .

Minimum Salary

66,413

Maximum Salary
110,688

Worker Type :
Regular

Primary Location:
Aliso Viejo

Additional Locations :
Off Site California

Job Posting Start Date :
2026-06-30

About Diageo

Diageo is a British multinational alcoholic beverages company, with its headquarters in London, England. It is the world's largest producer of spirits and a major producer of beer and wine. Diageo's brands include Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, J&B, Buchanan's and Windsor whiskies, Smirnoff, Cîroc and Ketel One vodkas, Captain Morgan, Baileys, Don Julio, Tanqueray and Guinness. The company was formed in 1997 from the merger of Guinness and Grand Metropolitan. Diageo has operations in more than 180 countries and employs around 27,000 people.
Learn more about Diageo
Size
27,783 employees
Market Cap
$100.2 billion
Industry
Food & Beverages
Net Income
$1.1 billion
5 Year Trend
+5.1%
Revenue
$11.4 billion
NASDAQ
DEO
* Ladders Estimates

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