Macro Space Planner

We have a fantastic permanent opportunity for a Macro Space Planner to join our National Merchandise team based in Macquarie Park NSW.

Reporting to the Macro Space Manager, this exciting opportunity will focus on creating floorplan proposals for our Independent Retail Network in line with our merchandising principles, while over-laying space optimisation recommendations utilising purpose-built analytical tools.

We are seeking a creative problem solver who also understands the financial impact this role has on our Retailers & Customers and can clearly articulate their decisions to stakeholders.

This is an excellent opportunity to get in at the ground level and to utilise your skills and experience and be part of a team passionate in developing successful independents.

What you'll do

Create and maintain data driven, Shopper lead floorplans for all states

Support the delivery of the channel and category strategies for the independent network improving return on space across the network

Analyse consumer insights and present store recommendations based on a category strategy.

Provide deep analytical analysis using excel, power BI & other tools looking for opportunities to develop a customer centric approach to the merchandise floor plans to maximise gross margin return on space

Advising Trading Managers in Range Reviews, providing return on space analysis and recommendations that adhere to both business and customer strategies

Work closely with the Micro Space team

Work with Trading Managers & key Vendor Partners, delivering recommended flows that are both Customer centric and operationally aligned.

Ensure data integrity of Product Library, Category Footages Database, and other Macro Space Tools.

What you'll be

A minimum of 3 years supermarket retail experience (Preferably) and proven experience working in a fast-paced Space Planning environment within Retail

Customer focused, with strong Visual Merchandising skills and the flexibility to adapt approach from category to category to capitalize on differences in shopper behaviour

Analytical, with the ability to make data-driven decisions and competent in utilising tools such as Excel and PowerBI to analyse and present data with advanced knowledge of Excel, Access, Word & PowerPoint required.

Good verbal communication and writing skills required.

Good understanding of day-to-day Supermarket processes & principles. Specifically, the challenges Retailers face. (Preferably).

An understanding of shelf management principles and supermarket merchandising processes (Preferably).

Intermediate knowledge of Supermarket Refit processes & New Store Builds (Preferably).

Working knowledge of Space Management Software & Tools (Preferably).

What we can offer you

Learning and development opportunities

We're BIG on flexible working

An extra week of annual leave after your first year as part of our Fifth Week program, and the opportunity to purchase annual leave to help you recharge.

So, roll up your sleeves and bring your best self to work, and we'll give you the support you need to develop a rewarding career and make your mark on the future of retail.

Make your Mark!