Space Planning & Insights Manager
Company/Location Overview
Sazerac Company is an independent, American family-owned company with operations worldwide. Founded in the 2000s, Sazerac has seen consistent growth, averaging double-digit increases annually. The company produces and markets top-tier bourbons, whiskeys, and a variety of other spirits, including Fireball, Svedka, and Goldschläger. Sazerac is known for its award-winning products and distilleries, with the Louisville office recognized as one of the "Best Places to Work in Kentucky" four times and the Buffalo Trace Distillery earning the title of "world's most award-winning distillery."
Job Description/Responsibilities
As a Space Planning Manager, you will develop strategies to enhance category performance in the alcohol industry. This role involves leveraging shopper insights and analytical tools to consult on product placement and support retailer initiatives. Key responsibilities include:
- Leading a team of space planning analysts, setting priorities, and developing capabilities.
- Leading space management initiatives across National Large Format and Control State retailers.
- Developing category captaincies and strategic customer engagements, aligning merchandising strategies with retailer and Sazerac priorities.
- Building trusted relationships with retail partners and internal stakeholders to influence decisions through fact-based recommendations.
- Translating shopper insights, syndicated data, and category strategies into actionable shelf and merchandising recommendations.
- Evaluating planogram effectiveness to identify opportunities for optimizing share of shelf, product adjacencies, and shopper flow.
- Partnering with the Category Leadership Team to execute space management initiatives for best-in-class planograms.
- Delivering persuasive reporting and presentations to both internal and external stakeholders, providing high-level communication and professional service.
Required Qualifications/Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Analytics, or related field.
- 5–7 years of relevant experience in space management, space planning, category management, merchandising, or retail analytics.
- 2+ years of consumer-packaged goods, beverage alcohol, or retail industry experience.
- Experience leading projects and influencing cross-functional stakeholders.
- Advanced knowledge of space planning tools such as JDA/Blue Yonder, Shelf IQ, or similar platforms.
- Experience with Circana, NielsenIQ, and other syndicated data sources.
- Strong Excel and Power BI, Tableau, or similar analytical skills.
- Strong project management, communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
- Ability to translate data into actionable customer and merchandising recommendations.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
- Valid driver's license.
Culture And Benefits
A career at Sazerac offers a creative, decisive, high-performance team environment. Benefits include comprehensive coverage from day one, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. Family coverage options are available, and there's immediate access to a matching 401(k) plan. Flexible time away includes paid time off, holidays, and parental leave. Mental health and wellness programs are also provided, along with educational support like tuition reimbursement and scholarships for dependents of Sazerac team members. Fun extras include branded apparel, team events, and a team member bottle purchase program. Professional growth opportunities are available through training and development programs.
Pay
The annual salary range for this role is $108,475 - $162,713. Final compensation will be based on relevant experience, qualifications, geographic location, and internal pay equity considerations.