Senior Manager Space Planning

About the Role

This role leads the creation and updates of Heineken USA's (HUSA) Space strategy, supporting the Sales and Category Development teams in demonstrating the importance of shelf space to retail customers. The Space Planning Sr. Manager takes a category-centric approach while striving for optimal results for HUSA, working with retail customers on planogram creation, test set management, reset validation, and category advisement for major national accounts. They also serve as a subject-matter expert in Space Planning (JDA) software, leading initiatives in training, reporting, and best practices. The role involves innovating and refining processes in collaboration with the Space Planning Manager.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation and/or update of strategic Space Planning documentation and vision, both internal and external-facing.
• Build and maintain relationships with HUSA Category Development and Sales Teams and their respective channels and customers.
• Conduct analysis of selling space, including assortment opportunities and space-to-sales indices.
• Act as a validator for beer category resets for major National and Regional Chain accounts.
• Focus on business development and distribution gains with HUSA National, Regional, and Independent Accounts.
• Collaborate with customers and distributor teams to sell in HUSA's Category Development vision.
• Work with HUSA Brand and Marketing teams to develop placement strategies for innovations, package changes, or line extensions.
• Drive efficiencies in HUSA’s Space Planning processes through collaboration with Data & Technology teams, AI adoption, and emerging technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 5+ years of space planning experience.
• Advanced skills in JDA/Blue Yonder Space Planning and Microsoft Excel.
• Understanding of Category Management principles.
• Experience writing or utilizing planograms to understand assortment and shelf strategy.
• Full understanding of the retailer assortment process.
• Knowledge of sales value drivers.
• Experience with syndicated data sources (Nielsen, IRI, Spectra, Household Panel) and consumer insights.
• Strong analytical and technical skills.
• Ability to lead multiple projects.
• Strong communication and training skills.

Pay

Base Salary Range: $125,000 - $145,000 + Annual Bonus

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance.
• Matching 401k Plan.
• 20 Days Paid Vacation & Unlimited Wellness Days.
• $200 Monthly Beverage Allowance.

Heineken USA is an equal opportunity employer. We believe the diversity of our people makes us as strong and unique as our brands. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, or any other basis protected by law. This position is not available for visa sponsorship.