What are the responsibilities and job description for the Space Planner position at Swire Coca-Cola?
Who is Swire Coca-Cola? We are a family-owned bottling company with a story spanning over two centuries. We are one of the largest bottlers of Coca-Cola in North America and distribute more than 50 beverage brands and flavors creating joy for our customers every day. Our 8,000 driven employees work hard as part of a team that delivers refreshment to over 30 million consumers across 13 states. Begin a journey with us at Swire Coca-Cola and belong to a community of dedicated team members who think big and believe in winning together.
Why you’ll love working at Swire Coca-Cola:
Swire Coca-Cola is committed to providing balance to support you in all aspects of your life, both at work and beyond. We offer the benefits you need for physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
Job Details:
Job Level: 5
What does Space Planner do at Swire Coca-Cola?
Space planning at Swire Coca-Cola is a high-impact function within the Category and Market Insights team, where the Space Planner plays a critical role in driving product visibility and optimizing shelf space across retail environments. This role leads strategic initiatives like assortment optimization and annual resets, applying advanced expertise in Space Planning software and data analysis to inform decisions that directly influence financial outcomes. Success depends on the ability to communicate insights clearly, collaborate across teams, and build trust with stakeholders—all while navigating a fast-paced environment with precision and purpose.
Responsibilities:
Come and join our Sparkling team!
We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply. All are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) for which they are qualified that is also of interest to them.
Base pay range is $83,272 to $109,295 plus bonus structure (dependent on role). Pay offered will depend on candidate’s geographic location, prior relevant experience, knowledge, skills, & abilities.
At Swire Coca-Cola, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time associates. Benefit options include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Pharmacy, Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short-Term Disability Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Telehealth, Virtual Mental Health Counseling, 401(k) with Company Match, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Paid Holidays, Maternity Disability Paid Leave, Parental Paid Leave, and Tuition Reimbursement.
Swire Coca-Cola is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer that participates in the E-Verify program as required by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. Swire Coca-Cola does not sponsor applicants for work visas.
Why you’ll love working at Swire Coca-Cola:
Swire Coca-Cola is committed to providing balance to support you in all aspects of your life, both at work and beyond. We offer the benefits you need for physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
- Health coverage (3 medical options, dental and vision). 401(k) Retirement Plan w/company match
- Health Savings Accounts w/company match
- FREE virtual primary care, acute care and physical therapy
- FREE Employee Assistance Program
- Company paid (vacation, holidays, sick time, bereavement, jury duty, maternity/parental, disability leave and volunteer time)
- Discounted & free product
- Tuition reimbursement
- Opportunities for career advancement
Job Details:
Job Level: 5
What does Space Planner do at Swire Coca-Cola?
Space planning at Swire Coca-Cola is a high-impact function within the Category and Market Insights team, where the Space Planner plays a critical role in driving product visibility and optimizing shelf space across retail environments. This role leads strategic initiatives like assortment optimization and annual resets, applying advanced expertise in Space Planning software and data analysis to inform decisions that directly influence financial outcomes. Success depends on the ability to communicate insights clearly, collaborate across teams, and build trust with stakeholders—all while navigating a fast-paced environment with precision and purpose.
Responsibilities:
- Organize and execute space planning projects that span multiple functions and departments.
- Analyze customer and syndicated data sources (e.g., Nielsen, Circana, Spectra) to inform space planning decisions.
- Utilize advanced expertise in JDA Space Planning software, including scripting, performance metrics, and presentation tools, to execute high-impact space planning work.
- Apply data analysis and space planning expertise to maximize the financial impact of product initiatives, including right-sizing the category shelf space.
- Maintain a repository of space planning projects to preserve customer knowledge and support proactive planning.
- Share best practices to elevate team capabilities, efficiencies, and build stakeholder trust.
- Communicates methodology, timing, and results of space planning work clearly and effectively.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align space planning efforts with broader business goals.
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- 4 years Analytical experience interpreting and applying data to share of shelf space decisions required.
- 2 years Space Planning experience required.
- Space Planning Software (JDA, Apollo, Relex, etc.) experience required.
- 2 years Category Management experience preferred.
- 2 years of experience working directly with customers or customer-facing teams preferred.
Come and join our Sparkling team!
We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply. All are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) for which they are qualified that is also of interest to them.
Base pay range is $83,272 to $109,295 plus bonus structure (dependent on role). Pay offered will depend on candidate’s geographic location, prior relevant experience, knowledge, skills, & abilities.
At Swire Coca-Cola, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time associates. Benefit options include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Pharmacy, Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short-Term Disability Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Telehealth, Virtual Mental Health Counseling, 401(k) with Company Match, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Paid Holidays, Maternity Disability Paid Leave, Parental Paid Leave, and Tuition Reimbursement.
Swire Coca-Cola is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer that participates in the E-Verify program as required by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. Swire Coca-Cola does not sponsor applicants for work visas.
Salary : $83,272 - $109,295