Category Space Analyst (CPG)

Location: Chicago, United States; travel 20–30% is required. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, or currently authorized to work in the United States on a valid visa.

Base salary: $72,000–$108,000 per year, plus cash incentives.

Company

hirify.global North America develops and markets energy drinks through retail partners across the United States.

What you will do

• Develop fact-based planogram recommendations for strategic retail accounts in collaboration with Category Development Managers and Analysts.
• Analyze market, shopper, retailer, distributor, and syndicated data to identify opportunities and evaluate business impact.
• Present space-planning methodologies, recommendations, and insights to internal stakeholders and retail customers.
• Manage planogram reset projects, including timelines, resources, and coordination with external vendors.
• Maintain space-planning tools and resources, including product and image libraries, JDA/Blue Yonder tables, labels, highlights, and a space optimization calculator.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in product merchandising, space-planning software, or related work.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, project-management, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to integrate multiple tools and turn complex data sets into actionable recommendations.
• Expertise in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, multitasking ability, and customer-service aptitude.
• U.S. citizenship, permanent residency, or valid U.S. work authorization is required.

Nice to have

• Experience with syndicated data tools such as IRI, NITRO, or Nielsen Answers CORE.
• Customer- or client-facing experience.
• CPG industry experience.
• JDA/Blue Yonder Space Planning Certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Permanent, benefits-eligible position.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) match, family leave, paid time off, and paid holidays.
• Pet, legal, and life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.