Senior Space Planner - UAE - Alshaya

Description

We are seeking a highly organized and creative Senior Space Planner to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing in‑store planograms that optimize product placement, enhance sales performance, and elevate the overall shopping experience. This role requires close collaboration with merchandising, buying, and store operations teams to design efficient layouts that support customer engagement and drive retail success.

Key Performance Areas

(Includes but is not limited to the following)

• Develop In‑Store Planograms

Create detailed, product‑specific planograms that optimize placement on shelves, fixtures, and displays while adhering to brand standards and maximizing sales potential.

• Analyze Sales Data

Use sales data, customer insights, and store performance metrics to guide planogram decisions and identify opportunities for improvement.

• Collaborate with Merchandising Teams

Work closely with merchandising, inventory, marketing, and buying teams to align on product placement strategies, promotions, and seasonal changes.

• Store Layout Optimization

Design and implement store layouts that improve product visibility, accessibility, and customer flow, creating an engaging and efficient shopping environment.

• Ensure Compliance

Ensure all planograms comply with company standards, product availability, and store‑specific requirements, maintaining consistency across all retail locations.

• Review and Update Planograms

Regularly review and update planograms based on assortment changes, seasonal trends, sales performance, and market needs.

• Conduct Site Visits

Visit stores to evaluate planogram effectiveness, monitor product placement, and make necessary adjustments.

• Collaborate with Store Teams

Partner with store managers and staff to ensure accurate implementation of planograms and effective merchandising execution.

• Training and Support

Provide training and guidance to store teams on planogram implementation and product placement best practices.

• Maintain Planogram Library

Maintain an organized and up‑to‑date archive of all planograms for reference and future planning.

Knowledge & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Retail Management, Interior Design, Marketing, Business, or a related field.

• Strong proficiency in planogram software (e.g., JDA Space Planning, Nielsen Spaceman, or similar).

• Solid understanding of retail operations, sales data, and customer behavior analytics.

• Knowledge of supply chain and inventory management principles.

• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.

• Understanding of visual merchandising principles and strategies for maximizing product impact.

• Familiarity with retail store layouts, fixture systems, and space‑planning methodologies.

Experience

• Proven experience in space planning, planogram development, or retail merchandising (5+ years preferred).

Skills

• Experience using data analytics tools to interpret sales and inventory data.

• Strong understanding of consumer trends and the ability to anticipate market demands.

• Experience with CAD software for store layout design (e.g., AutoCAD, SketchUp).

• Retail or merchandising management experience is an advantage.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working with cross‑functional teams.