Space Planning Manager

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Job Description


Who we are:GMG is a global well-being company retailing, distributing and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and home-grown brands across sport, everyday goods, health and beauty, properties and logistics sectors. Under the ownership and management of the Baker family for over 45 years, GMG is a valued partner of choice for the world's most successful and respected brands in the well-being sector. Working across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia, GMG has introduced more than 120 brands across 12 countries. These include notable home-grown brands such as Sun & Sand Sports, Dropkick, Supercare Pharmacy, Farm Fresh, Klassic, and international brands like Nike, Columbia, Converse, Timberland, Vans, Mama Sita's, and McCain.What you'll be doing:

  • Develop a long-term space planning strategy to enhance the business's profitability in terms of space and inventory.
  • Propose initiatives to improve the consumer journey, conversion rates, UPTs, GMROM, GMROI, and ITR.
  • Plan the fiscal year (FY) space planning budget to meet business requirements while ensuring the required ROI.
  • Manage the approved FY budget efficiently and effectively to launch initiatives and implement seasonal changes within the agreed timelines.
  • Influence the business's buying strategy at the category/division level using key productivity metrics.
  • Develop seasonal plans to implement changes in alignment with the business and buying strategies.
  • Establish and develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) to increase departmental efficiency.
  • Schedule and monitor all ongoing projects.
  • Present monthly space and inventory productivity reports to other retail functions, identifying in-season opportunities.
  • Hire, coach, and supervise team members to achieve yearly KPIs.
  • Collaborate with Central Planning to execute and improve SKU efficiencies.
Who are you:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Business or relevant discipline.
  • Proven experience in retail space planning, inventory management, or a similar role.
  • Minimum of 3 years in a leadership or managerial capacity within the retail industry.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with expertise in space and inventory KPIs such as GMROM, GMROI, ITR, and UPT.
  • Proficiency in using data analysis tools, retail planning software, and MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Understanding of retail business strategies, budgeting, and ROI analysis.
  • Ability to align space and buying strategies with overall business objectives.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills for delivering reports and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1080366
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • Education
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