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Build your career at Sazerac! With almost 400 years of rich history, Sazerac Company has thrived as an independent, American family-owned company with operations in the United States and around the world. Since the 2000s, Sazerac has averaged double digit growth every year! Sazerac Company produces and markets the most award-winning bourbons and whiskeys in the world, including Buffalo Trace, Pappy Van Winkle, Eagle Rare, Blanton's, Traveller, and Sazerac Rye. Additionally, Sazerac owns many popular brands across a range of spirits, including Fireball, Svedka, Wheatley, BuzzBallz, Southern Comfort, Seagram's V.O., Myers's, Goldschlager, Parrot Bay, 99 Brand, and Platinum Vodka.

We're proud of our award-winning culture and distilleries. Our Louisville office has been named one of the "Best Places to Work in Kentucky" four times, and our Buffalo Trace Distillery has earned the title of "world's most award-winning distillery" through the dedication of our craftsmen for well over 200 years. Whether you're a recent graduate or an experienced professional, Sazerac provides extraordinary opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting, entrepreneurial industry.

Why Sazerac? 

• Innovative and Forward-Thinking: Join a company that values innovation and excellence and is driving the future of the beverage industry.
• Rich Tradition: Join a team with a strong heritage of craftsmanship and quality, creating memorable experiences for our customers.
• Collaborative Environment: Work in an inclusive, collaborative atmosphere where your ideas and expertise are valued.
• Career Growth: Benefit from continuous learning opportunities and career development programs to advance your career.

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

As a Space Planning Analyst, you will act as a pivotal link between data and the shelf, developing strategies that enhance category performance within the alcohol industry. This role goes beyond planogramming alone; it leverages deep shopper insights and analytical tools to consult on product placement and support key retailer initiatives. Success requires a blend of technical precision and the ability to partner cross-functionally to ensure optimal shelf execution and measurable results. 

What You'll Do 

• Shelf & Category Strategy 

• Convert consumer/shopper insights, sales data, and category strategies into effective shelf layouts that optimize performance and shopper flow. 

• Clearly articulate insights to identify opportunities and provide recommendations, evaluating how shelving strategies drive measurable results for strategic accounts 

• Collaboration & Influence 

• Partner cross-functionally to lead retailer discussions with fact-based shelving recommendations, professional visuals, and category insights. 

• Deliver persuasive reporting and presentations to both internal and external stakeholders, providing high-level communication and professional service. 

• Act as a trusted partner to retailers and internal teams, leveraging expertise to influence decision-making at all levels of the organization. 

• Planogram Analysis & Execution 

• Evaluate planogram effectiveness to identify opportunities for optimizing share of shelf, product adjacencies, and shopper flow. 

• Support the Category Leadership Team in executing space management initiatives to deliver best-in-class planograms for retail and wholesale partners 

• Drive planogram reset projects by managing timelines, coordinating resources, and aligning cross-functional teams for successful execution. 

• Lead critical pre-set activities, including data integrity/cleansing, planogram library and image management, and compliance with category guidelines. 

• Ad Hoc Projects 

• Support special initiatives related to assortment, shelving, and category reinvention 

Required: 

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Analytics, or related field. 

• At least 2 years of experience in space planning, category management, or retail analytics. 

• Proficiency in planogram software (JDA/Blue Yonder, Spaceman, Apollo, SMSB). 

• Experience working with syndicated data sources (Circana/IRI, Nielsen) 

• Strong analytical skills with Excel, Power BI, or Tableau. 

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills. 

• Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. 

• Willingness to travel up to 15%. 

• Ability to work remotely. 

• Valid driver's license. 

Preferred: 

• Proven ability to integrate syndicated data sources (Circana/IRI, Nielsen) and Space Management Tools (Shelf IQ) into shelving and category strategies and recommendations. 

• Experience in the Alcohol Beverage Industry or broader CPG industry. 

• Familiarity with convenience, drug, and value channels (7-Eleven, Circle K, Casey's, CVS, Family Dollar, etc.). 

A career at Sazerac offers you the opportunity to reach your full potential as part of a creative, decisive, high-performance team. Sazerac values the needs and wants of our team members and offers inclusive benefits to attract and retain the best talent. Our culture is built upon the values of hard work, diligence and personal responsibility.

Sazerac Team Members enjoy:

• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits from Day One including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Family Coverage: Options to cover family members, including domestic partners.
• 401(k) Plan: Immediate access to a matching 401(k) plan.
• Flexible Time Away: Enjoy paid time off (PTO), holidays, and parental leave.
• Mental Health and Wellness: Access to mental health care and wellness incentive programs.
• Educational Support: Benefit from tuition reimbursement and our scholarship program for dependents of Sazerac team members.
• Fun Extras: Enjoy branded apparel, fun events, and a team member bottle purchase program.
• Training and Development: Opportunities for professional growth and development.

The annual salary range for this role is $92,000-138,000. Final compensation will be based on relevant experience, qualifications, geographic location, and internal pay equity considerations.

Sazerac is committed to equality of opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status.