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Job Description
Diageo is a world-class leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands across spirits and beer! Diageo has over 200 outstanding brands – old and new, large and small, global and local, with brands sold in 180 countries at almost every price point, in every category to meet consumer demand.
Diageo leads the top two largest spirit brands in the world, Johnnie Walker and Smirnoff, and 20 of the world’s top 100 spirit brands. Its portfolio includes Crown Royal, Cîroc and Ketel One vodkas, Captain Morgan, Buchanans, Don Julio, Casamigo’s, Tanqueray, Baileys and Guinness!
Purpose
Seeking a category analyst to join Diageo’s Space Optimization team. As part of the broader category management department, this role will drive working in partnership with category managers to ensure our customer’s shelf management strategies are implemented - by providing assortment and shelf recommendations through a fact-based approach.
Complexity Of Role
Worker Type
Regular
Primary Location:
Bentonville
Additional Locations :
Job Posting Start Date
2024-12-04
Salary Range
Minimum Salary:
$63525
Maximum Salary
$105875
At Diageo certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including annual incentive payment and stock awards. US-based employees are eligible for healthcare benefits, retirement benefits , short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, wellness benefits and industry leading parental leave, among others. (Benefits/perks listed may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Diageo and the country where you work.) The salary range displayed is the salary range for the role’s primary location.
With over 200 brands sold in more than 180 countries, we’re the world’s leading premium drinks company. Every day, over 30,000 talented people come together at Diageo to create the magic behind our much-loved brands. From iconic names to innovative newcomers – the brands we’re building are rooted in culture and local communities. Our ambition is to be one of the best performing, most trusted and most respected consumer products companies in the world.
Our founders, such as Arthur Guinness, John Walker, and Charles Tanqueray, were visionary entrepreneurs whose brilliant minds helped shape the alcohol industry. And through our people, their legacy lives on. Join us, and you’ll collaborate with talented people from all corners of the world. Together, you’ll innovate and push boundaries, shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future that we can all be proud of.
With diversity at our core, we celebrate our people's unique passions, commitments and specialist skills. Because when varied voices, mindsets, and personalities come together, great ideas are born. In our supportive culture, your voice will be heard and you’ll be empowered to be you. Just bring your ambition, curiosity and ideas, and we’ll celebrate your work and help you reach your fullest potential.
DRINKiQ
What's your DRINKiQ? Take our quiz to understand how alcohol is made and explore the effects of drinking. You can discover everything you need to know at DRINKiQ (https://www.drinkiq.com/en-gb/)
Job Description
Diageo is a world-class leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands across spirits and beer! Diageo has over 200 outstanding brands – old and new, large and small, global and local, with brands sold in 180 countries at almost every price point, in every category to meet consumer demand.
Diageo leads the top two largest spirit brands in the world, Johnnie Walker and Smirnoff, and 20 of the world’s top 100 spirit brands. Its portfolio includes Crown Royal, Cîroc and Ketel One vodkas, Captain Morgan, Buchanans, Don Julio, Casamigo’s, Tanqueray, Baileys and Guinness!
Purpose
Seeking a category analyst to join Diageo’s Space Optimization team. As part of the broader category management department, this role will drive working in partnership with category managers to ensure our customer’s shelf 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.
- Maintain strong working relationships with retailer merchant teams and cross-functional partners to support objectives, goals and outcomes.
- Implement planogram recommendations to increase efficiency & conversion, improving shopability, and space to sales maximising JDA and Shelf IQ technology.
- Support regular reporting to highlight performance gaps and growth opportunities.
- Use various data sources including syndicated data and retailer POS.
- Assume ownership of assigned tools, processes, and tasks.
- Minimum 2-3 years experience required in Category Management Space Planning, preferable in CPG or Adult Beverage Categories.
- Strong technical capabilities with experience in software systems relevant to the Category Management function including space planning software (JDA and/or Shelf IQ) and syndicated data sources.
- Advanced computer skills; proficient in Excel and Powerpoint.
- Ability to connect insight to actionable store execution.
- Strong project management, time management, and organizational skills are essential.
Worker Type
Regular
Primary Location:
Bentonville
Additional Locations :
Job Posting Start Date
2024-12-04
Salary Range
Minimum Salary:
$63525
Maximum Salary
$105875
At Diageo certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including annual incentive payment and stock awards. US-based employees are eligible for healthcare benefits, retirement benefits , short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, wellness benefits and industry leading parental leave, among others. (Benefits/perks listed may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Diageo and the country where you work.) The salary range displayed is the salary range for the role’s primary location.
With over 200 brands sold in more than 180 countries, we’re the world’s leading premium drinks company. Every day, over 30,000 talented people come together at Diageo to create the magic behind our much-loved brands. From iconic names to innovative newcomers – the brands we’re building are rooted in culture and local communities. Our ambition is to be one of the best performing, most trusted and most respected consumer products companies in the world.
Our founders, such as Arthur Guinness, John Walker, and Charles Tanqueray, were visionary entrepreneurs whose brilliant minds helped shape the alcohol industry. And through our people, their legacy lives on. Join us, and you’ll collaborate with talented people from all corners of the world. Together, you’ll innovate and push boundaries, shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future that we can all be proud of.
With diversity at our core, we celebrate our people's unique passions, commitments and specialist skills. Because when varied voices, mindsets, and personalities come together, great ideas are born. In our supportive culture, your voice will be heard and you’ll be empowered to be you. Just bring your ambition, curiosity and ideas, and we’ll celebrate your work and help you reach your fullest potential.
DRINKiQ
What's your DRINKiQ? Take our quiz to understand how alcohol is made and explore the effects of drinking. You can discover everything you need to know at DRINKiQ (https://www.drinkiq.com/en-gb/)
Salary : $63,525 - $105,875
