Retail Space Planner

Job description

Role & responsibilities 1. Space Capacity Planning & Utilization Conduct seasonal and in-season capacity analysis to evaluate store space utilization, inventory flow, and storage capacity requirements. Maintain and update capacity planning models using store layouts, fixture counts, and merchandising standards. Monitor actual versus planned capacity and identify opportunities to improve space productivity and inventory allocation. Publish periodic capacity reports and provide recommendations to Planning, Inventory, and Retail teams. 2. Inventory Analysis & Store Capacity Governance Analyse inventory holding against approved store capacity and highlight overstock, underutilization, and space constraints. Support planners with capacity-driven inventory recommendations to improve stock flow and sales productivity. Track capacity utilization trends and support actions to optimize inventory placement across stores. Provide insights on inventory density, availability, and stock productivity. 3. Store Audits & Compliance Monitoring Conduct store visits to validate capacity data, space utilization, and layout compliance. Perform deviation analysis between approved layouts and actual store execution. Prepare store audit reports highlighting compliance gaps, capacity issues, and improvement opportunities. Act as a liaison between Retail, Inventory, and Planning teams to address store level observations. Space Management Tool (SMT) Administration Support implementation and ongoing administration of the Space Management Tool (SMT). Monitor fixture tagging, store measurement accuracy, and data quality within the system. Resolve user queries and provide guidance on space measurement and system usage. Track SMT compliance and support digitization initiatives related to space planning and store optimization. Reporting & Data Management Prepare and publish capacity reports, SMT compliance reports, availability reports, and other planning MIS. Maintain accurate store layout, fixture, and space master data. Analyse trends and provide data-driven insights to support planning decisions. Ensure timely and accurate reporting to stakeholders. 6. Process Improvement & Training Support Support initiatives to improve space planning methodologies, capacity calculations, and reporting processes. Coordinate training programs related to space planning tools, reporting systems, and business processes. Assist in development of training materials, user guides, and process documentation. Promote adoption of planning tools and best practices across stakeholders. Preferred candidate profile Bachelor's degree in Retail Management, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, Commerce 2 to 5 years of experience in Merchandise Planning, Inventory Planning, Space Planning or Store Planning. Experience in inventory analysis, capacity planning, store operations, and retail reporting. Strong proficiency in Power BI , MS Excel and reporting tools for data analysis and planning is Mandatory