Space Planning & Insights Manager

Company/Location Overview

Sazerac Company has a rich history dating back almost 400 years, thriving as an independent, American family-owned company with global operations. Since the 2000s, Sazerac has achieved consistent growth, averaging double-digit increases annually. The company produces and markets some of the world's most award-winning bourbons and whiskeys, including Buffalo Trace, Pappy Van Winkle, and Sazerac Rye. Sazerac also owns a diverse portfolio of popular brands across various spirits, such as Fireball, Svedka, and Goldschläger.

The Louisville office has been recognized as one of the "Best Places to Work in Kentucky" four times, and the Buffalo Trace Distillery has been honored as "world's most award-winning distillery" for over 200 years. Sazerac is committed to fostering an innovative and collaborative environment, offering competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting, entrepreneurial industry.

Job Description/Responsibilities

As a Space Planning Manager, you will play a crucial role in enhancing category performance within the alcohol industry. Your responsibilities include:

• Leading a team of space planning analysts to set priorities and develop capabilities.
• Managing space management initiatives across National Large Format and Control State retailers.
• Developing and executing merchandising strategies aligned with retailer and Sazerac priorities.
• Building and maintaining relationships with retail partners and internal stakeholders to influence decision-making.
• 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 and deliver best-in-class planograms for retail and wholesale partners.
• Delivering persuasive reports and presentations to both internal and external stakeholders, providing fact-based shelving recommendations and category insights.

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.