Category Space Analyst

Category Space Analyst at Red Bull in Chicago, IL, United States.

Responsibilities

PROVIDES INSIGHTFUL PLANOGRAM SUPPORT TO RETAIL CUSTOMERS

Collaborate with Category Development Managers and Analysts to develop fact-based planogram recommendations for Red Bull Strategic Accounts in each Business Unit

• Turn data into stories to draw conclusions, identify opportunities, make recommendations, and evaluate impact for strategic accounts
• Accompany Category Development Managers or lead retail meetings regarding space planning methodology and processes
• Manage and drive planogram reset projects for accounts by maintaining accurate timelines and resources, working with outside vendors

DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN SPACE PLANNING RESEARCH AND RESOURCES

• Develop insights-based schematic presentations using external and internal data to help drive thought-leadership for the field
• Maintain data driven tools to capture category growth information for each Red Bull account
• Conduct new space planning research and analysis, and present recommendations to the Business Insights Team

Develop and maintain Space Planning Tools suite, including but not limited to: product and image libraries, JDA/Blue Yonder tables, labels, highlights, and space optimization calculator

Requirements

• 2+ years’ experience in product merchandising, space planning software, or related work experience
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills required. Ability to turn complex data sets into meaningful / actionable recommendations.
• Strong track record of Project Management
• Ability to integrate multiple tools to solve problems
• Experience with syndicated data tools (e.g. IRI, NITRO, Nielsen Answers CORE) strongly preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to present both internally and externally to retailers
• Must enjoy working in a fast paced, quickly evolving role
• Expert in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Power Point, and Word
• Ability to identify new opportunities to support key initiatives / improve existing processes
• Self-starter, detail oriented, highly organized, ability to multitask
• Strong customer service aptitude, ability to work with all levels of the organization from Field Level to Executive Management
• Customer or client-facing experience preferred
• CPG industry experience preferred
• JDA/Blue Yonder Space Planning Certification, preferred not required

Benefits

This position is open to U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals who are currently authorized to work in the United States on a valid visa.

Our current Benefits include

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans, 401k Match, Family Leave, PTO & Paid Holiday Schedule, Pet, Legal, and Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement (Benefits listed may vary depending on the nature of your employment and/or work location)
• Red Bull North America, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other classification protected by Federal, state, or local law.

About the Company

The Category Space Analyst plays a key role in supporting Red Bull's growth and visibility across retail partners throughout the United States. This position uses market data, shopper insights, and retailer and distributor information to develop effective product placement strategies and planograms that support both business performance and the customer shopping experience. The Category Space Analyst is responsible for creating and maintaining planograms, analyzing shelf space opportunities, and providing actionable insights that help field teams execute with consistency and impact. Leveraging tools such as Circana (IRI), category insights, and retailer data, this role helps ensure Red Bull products are positioned for success in a dynamic retail environment.