Space Planning Analyst

About the Company

Sazerac Company is an independent, American family-owned business with nearly 400 years of history and operations in the United States and worldwide. Since the 2000s, Sazerac has averaged double-digit growth annually. The company produces and markets award-winning bourbons and whiskeys, including Buffalo Trace, Pappy Van Winkle, Eagle Rare, Blanton’s, Traveller, and Sazerac Rye, as well as a diverse portfolio of spirits brands such as Fireball, Svedka, Wheatley, BuzzBallz, Southern Comfort, Seagram’s V.O., Myers’s, Goldschläger, Parrot Bay, 99 Brand, and Platinum Vodka.

Sazerac is recognized for its award-winning culture and distilleries, with its Louisville office named one of the “Best Places to Work in Kentucky” four times, and Buffalo Trace Distillery earning the title of “world’s most award-winning distillery.” The company offers opportunities for growth, competitive salaries, and benefits in an entrepreneurial industry.

About the Role

This Space Planning Analyst role is designed for someone who enjoys transforming data into actionable shelf strategies. You will combine shopper insights, category analytics, and space planning expertise to develop recommendations that improve category performance and influence retailer decisions. This role goes beyond planogram execution—you will partner with internal teams and customers to shape shelving strategies, solve business challenges, and bring category insights to life.

Location: Remote (must be based in Dallas, Cincinnati, Des Moines, or Las Vegas).

Responsibilities

• Turn shopper, category, and sales data into shelving strategies that improve performance, shopper flow, and category growth.
• Evaluate planogram effectiveness and identify opportunities to optimize assortment, share of shelf, and product placement.
• Partner with internal teams and retailers to deliver fact-based recommendations supported by compelling visuals and insights.
• Lead planogram and shelf reset initiatives, ensuring strong execution, data integrity, and alignment across stakeholders.
• Support category and assortment projects that help retailers and customers unlock new growth opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Analytics, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in space planning, category management, retail analytics, or a related discipline.
• Experience with planogram software (e.g., Blue Yonder/JDA, Spaceman, Apollo, SMSB) and syndicated data sources (e.g., Circana, Nielsen).
• Strong analytical skills with Excel and data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with an annual salary range of $92,000–$138,000 (final compensation based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and internal pay equity).
• Comprehensive benefits from day one, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Family coverage options, including domestic partners.
• Immediate access to a matching 401(k) plan.
• Flexible time away, including paid time off (PTO), holidays, and parental leave.
• Mental health and wellness programs, including access to mental health care and wellness incentives.
• Educational support, including tuition reimbursement and a scholarship program for dependents.
• Branded apparel, fun events, and a team member bottle purchase program.
• Training and development opportunities for professional growth.