OLIPOP
Space Planning Analyst
Job Summary
The Space Planning Analyst role involves developing and executing retail space strategies to maximize sales and visibility, focusing on planogram creation and performance evaluation. Candidates should have experience with space planning software, data analysis tools, and working cross-functionally with sales and category management teams. The position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced, growing environment. It offers an opportunity to contribute to category growth and gain personal development in a dynamic, remote setting.
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ABOUT OLIPOP
At OLIPOP, we’re on a mission to positively impact consumer health at scale. And we’re doing it through something simple: soda. But not just any soda, a new kind of soda: one that’s delicious, refreshing, and actually good for you.
This mission is deeply personal for our CEO, Co-Founder, and Formulator, Ben Goodwin. Like many of us, Ben grew up consuming the Standard American Diet: lots of soda and processed foods that prioritized convenience over nutrition. But at 14, he took his health into his own hands. After making significant changes to his nutrition and exercise, he lost 50 pounds and saw a transformation in his energy, mood, and emotional clarity.
Those changes sparked a deep curiosity about the connection between nutrition and health. Ben became a relentless student of the gut microbiome and the ways it supports overall wellness. The more he discovered, the more passionate he became about finding credible, science-backed ways to make consumer health accessible to everyone.
The mission was clear. The vehicle? Less so. After exploring the possibilities, Ben landed on an unexpected yet familiar choice: soda. It was something he loved as a kid, and he knew millions shared that same nostalgia. But this wouldn’t be just any soda. With most Americans falling short on daily fiber, Ben set out to create a version with more fiber and less sugar, one that was perfectly balanced. The result? A deliciously refreshing soda with 6 to 9 grams of fiber and 2 to 5 grams of sugar, delivering science-backed benefits without sacrificing the classic taste people crave.
In 2018, the first OLIPOP cans hit the shelves, bringing Ben’s vision to life with a functional soda that anyone could enjoy. And by reimagining soda, we’re also reshaping culture. That means creating products that support health for all and building a business grounded in humanistic values: empathy, integrity, and a belief in better for everyone. From the ingredients we source to the culture we foster, we’re committed to proving that business (and beverage!) can be a force for good, and that soda has the power to bring people together.
So join us, and let’s write a new American soda story together. One we can all feel good about. One OLIPOP at a time.
OLIPOP is searching for a Space Planning Analyst to join our team to assist in driving growth by creating and executing space planning strategy with the goal of attaining category captaincy at our trade partners. You’ll optimize retail space for maximum sales and visibility. You'll develop strategies, create planograms, and collaborate with teams to leverage data for effective product placement.
Key responsibilities include evaluating planogram performance and ensuring alignment with company goals and retailer standards. Ideal candidates bring experience in space planning, proficiency with software tools, strong analytical skills, and effective communication abilities to drive retail efficiency and influence consumer purchasing decisions. The role will work cross-functionally, especially with Sales and Category Management. If you’re looking for a fast-paced environment, an opportunity for personal growth and responsibility, and enjoy having fun along the way, then this is a role you’ll thrive in!
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Space Optimization: Assist in the development and execution of space plans that optimize product assortment, placement, and layout within retail environments
- Planogram Development: Support in developing, managing, and updating planograms to ensure alignment with merchandising strategies and retailer guidelines
- Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams (sales, marketing, category management) to incorporate space planning initiatives into broader business objectives
- Data Analysis: Analyze consumer and sales data, recommending space allocations and product placements based on insights from tools such as SPINS, Nielsen, and internal sales data
- Performance Evaluation: Monitor the effectiveness of planograms by analyzing space productivity metrics, sales performance, and shopper behavior insights, making data-driven recommendations for improvements
- Project Management: Assist in leading space planning projects, including tracking timelines, managing resources, and ensuring that the project scope aligns with business goals
- Technology Utilization: Apply proficiency in space planning software (Blue Yonder/JDA Space Planning) to support planogram creation, space optimization, and reporting (tables/highlights/charts)
- Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate space planning records and generate detailed reports for both internal stakeholders and retailers
- Continuous Improvement: Contribute to the identification and implementation of process improvements in space planning methodologies to increase efficiency
QUALIFICATIONS
- 1-3 years of experience in space planning, category management, or data analysis, preferably in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
- Experience with space planning software such as Blue Yonder/JDA Space Planning, Apollo, EZpog, or willingness to learn
- Experience working with SPINS, Nielsen, IRI/Circana or other syndicated and retailer data platforms
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis, reporting, and presentation of insights
- High attention to detail in planogram development, ensuring accuracy and compliance with merchandising guidelines
- Ability to think analytically and translate data insights into actionable recommendations for space planning initiatives
- Deeply passionate about Olipop, and inspired by what we represent. Has the desire and hunger to make an impact.
- Obsession for understanding customer behavior. Lives, breathes and dreams about how to better reach & understand our consumers.
- Enthusiastic and comfortable working in an early stage company. Ability to think rapidly in a growing and changing environment.
- Ability to take initiative and work autonomously – you can run with something from beginning to end
- Works well with ambiguity and asks the right questions to get at the solution
- Strong planning, organization and project management skills, along with excellent interpersonal, written/oral communication and presentation skills
- Proficient in Google Suite and Microsoft Suite, experience with team collaboration tools such as Slack and Zoom preferred
REPORTS TO:
Sr. Manager of Space Planning
COMPENSATION:
$80-90k base salary + bonus
HOW WE WORK
We may be fully remote, but we’re anything but disconnected. OLIPOP has grown from a few passionate people around a table to a nationwide team, and we’ve done it without losing our collaborative spirit or sense of purpose.
Connection here is intentional. From cross-functional projects and IRL offsites to thoughtful Slack threads and spontaneous gifs, we make the effort to stay close, even across time zones. Sure, we move quickly, but we lead with trust, transparency, and a shared commitment to doing work that matters.
We value thoughtful debate. We give feedback with care and receive it with curiosity, knowing that real growth, both personal and collective, comes from listening as much as leading. Because at OLIPOP, it’s not just about getting things done. It’s about growing together, staying true to what matters, and building something with lasting impact.
WHAT WE VALUE
At OLIPOP, our values aren’t just posters on a wall. They shape how we show up: for each other, for our customers, and for the mission we’re chasing together.
- Mission Connectivity: Everything we do ladders up to our shared goal: supporting human health. Whether launching a new flavor or conducting clinical research, the mission stays front and center.
- Indomitable Spirit: When things get messy, we get inventive. We stay curious, adapt quickly, and find the path forward, most likely with a dedicated Slack thread and a beautifully overbuilt deck.
- Lead at Every Level: Leadership isn’t about titles, it’s about ownership. We speak up, follow through, and lift each other up. If you’ve got ideas and initiative, you’ve got influence.
- Courageous Humility: We’re confident in what we bring and curious about what we don’t know (yet). We give feedback with care, take it with grace, and know that real growth takes both.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Success at OLIPOP doesn’t come from checking boxes; it comes from living our values, staying curious, and finding energy in both the pace and the purpose. We’re building something big, and we’re looking for people who:
- Think big, move fast, and take thoughtful risks
- Thrive in a high-performance, feedback-rich environment
- Value real human connection and honest collaboration
- Are fired up by building something new, and making it better every day
Startup life at OLIPOP is equally fun and fast-paced. If you’re energized by a dynamic environment, eager to grow, and excited to help shape something meaningful from the inside out, OLIPOP is a one-of-a-kind ride.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Olipop does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination under Federal law. For more information, please see EEO is the Law.
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