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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.

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Job Description :

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 category advisor teams 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.  

  
Key Outputs/Results:   

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

  • Implement planogram recommendations to increase efficiency & conversion, improve shopability and space to sales optimization utilizing JDA and Shelf IQ technology. 

  • Support regular reporting to highlight performance and growth opportunities. 

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

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

Experience/Skills:   

  • Minimum 2-3 years of experience required in Category Management Space Planning, preferably 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.  

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

  • Advanced computer skills; proficient in Excel and Powerpoint. 

  • Ability to connect insight to actionable store execution. 

  • Must have ability to work independently in a remote environment.  

  • Ability to travel 10% 

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.

What We Offer

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

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.

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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September 28, 2026
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September 28, 2026

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