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As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote category manager in Nebraska is $89,062.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $72,000.00 and $105,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Remote Category Manager is responsible for overseeing a specific product category within a company while working remotely. Their duties include analyzing market trends, managing supplier relationships, optimizing product assortment, and developing strategies to drive sales and profitability. They collaborate with cross-functional teams such as marketing, sales, and supply chain to ensure category success. This role requires strong analytical skills, strategic thinking, and experience in category management or merchandising. Remote work adds flexibility but also requires strong communication and self-management skills.

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Analyst Space Optimization

DIAGEO PLC

Offutt Air Force Base, NE • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Posted 17 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Implement planogram recommendations to increase efficiency, improve shopability, and optimize space to drive sales.

  • Support regular reporting on performance and growth opportunities using various data sources.

  • Maintain strong relationships with cross-functional partners to support objectives and outcomes.

Diageo rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 6 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

26th of 445 rated food and drinks producers

Job description

Job Description :

Analyst Space Optimization

Location: Southern CA

About Diageo

With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, Diageo is home to some of the world's most iconic drinks. From Johnnie Walker and Guinness to Tanqueray, Smirnoff and Don Julio, we craft brands chosen for life's moments - from everyday connections to landmark celebrations.

Bring your talent, curiosity and ambition, and strive for your personal best alongside people who challenge, support and learn from each other. Together, as one outstanding team, we keep learning, improving and raising the bar for our brands, our business and each other.

Join us and play your part in making life's moments mean a little more.

Purpose:
Seeking a category analyst to join Diageo's Space Optimization team. As part of the broader category management department, this role will work in partnership with categoryadvisor teamsto ensure ourcustomer'sshelf management strategies are implemented - by providing assortment and shelf recommendations through a fact-based approach.

Complexity of Role:

  • Candidate will develop a solid understanding of the business, products, markets, and the needs of customers; being recognized as a shelf management expert in the Spirits category.

  • Complexity is high (very SKU intensive category)and flexibility is critical in a dynamic fast-paced environment.

  • The role requires a significant level of collaboration and the ability to build productive relationships with both internal and external partners.


Key Outputs/Results:

  • Maintain strong working relationships with cross-functional partners to supportobjectives,goalsand outcomes.

  • Implement planogram recommendations to increase efficiency & conversion, improveshopabilityand spacetosalesoptimizationutilizingJDA and Shelf IQ technology.

  • Support regular reporting to highlight performance and growth opportunities.

  • Use various data sources including syndicated data,retailer POS, planogramdata.

  • Assume ownership of assigned tools, processes, and tasks.

Experience/Skills:

  • Minimum 2-3 yearsofexperiencerequiredin Category Management Space Planning,preferablyin CPG or Adult Beveragecategories.

  • Strong technical capabilities with experience in software systems relevant to the Category Managementfunctionincluding space planning software (JDA and/or Shelf IQ) and syndicated data sources.

  • Strong project management, time management, and organizational skills are essential.

  • Advanced computer skills; proficient in Excel andPowerpoint.

  • Ability to connect insight to actionable store execution.

  • Must haveabilityto work independently in a remote environment.

  • Ability to travel 10%

Flexible Working Statement:

Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you, so that you're supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one.

Rewards & Benefits Statement:

We recognise and value performance, offering our people a highly competitive Rewards and Benefits package .

Diversity statement:

Our purpose is crafting iconic drinks chosen for life's moments. And it's our people, with their different experiences, perspectives and talents, who make that possible.

We value diversity in its broadest sense and want everyone to feel they can belong, contribute and strive for their personal best. You'll work alongside people with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives - challenging, supporting and learning from one another as one outstanding team.

Together, we're constantly learning and improving, combining the strength of our people, capabilities and iconic brands to raise the bar, grow and win. Wherever you join us, you'll have the opportunity to contribute, make an impact and play your part in making life's moments mean a little more.

Ready to bring your best? This could be your opportunity.

If you require a reasonable adjustment, please ensure that you capture this information when you submit your application.

Recruitment Scam Warning

Protecting candidates is very important to us. All communications regarding your application will come from an email address ending in @diageo.com. In our recruitment process, we'll never ask for money.

Minimum Salary

66,413

Maximum Salary
110,688

Worker Type :

Regular

Primary Location:

Aliso Viejo

Additional Locations :

Off Site California

Job Posting Start Date :

2026-06-30

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