Title: Macro Space Planner

Location:

Chadstone, Victoria, AU

About us

At Officeworks we make bigger things happen. Our customers, our team, and our community are our heart and soul. And if our brilliant people have taught us anything, it is that we can do all kinds of incredible things, each and every day.

Fast paced. Innovative. Inspiring. With close to 10000 team members and a national footprint of more than 168 retail stores Australia wide – we’re focused on delivering a wide range, low price and great service. We’re about inspiring new ideas and thinking outside the box. We’re about kicking goals, having a laugh and pushing each other. We are about being rewarded and supported. We’re about teaching a customer something new and supporting the community. We’re about making a difference.

About the role

12 month fixed-term role based at Chadstone, Victoria

Leverage your knowledge of Floor Space Planning and exposure to Blue Yonder software

Hybrid flexible ways of working

Using our new purpose-built, state-of-the-art Blue Yonder (formerly JDA) retail planning tool, Officeworks is working on some exciting merchandise initiatives to help Australians make bigger things happen. A fixed-term opportunity is now available for a Macro Space Planner to join our innovative Space and Range team.

Reporting to the Macro Space Manager, this role will focus on updating floorplans in-line with merchandising principles, while over-laying space optimisation recommendations utilising purpose-built data analytics. We are seeking a creative problem solver who also understands the financial impact this role has on the business and is able to clearly articulate their decisions to key stakeholders.

Create and maintain data driven, customer lead floorplans
Conduct reporting, particularly in Excel
Develop strong working relationships and support the buying group and key business stakeholders
Responsible for implementing space planning principles and updating these when required
Work closely with the Micro Space team
Supply relevant information and reporting to key stake holders
Improve return on space across new stores and refurbishment program
Provide clear direction for stores to ensure planograms are implemented correctly and effectively
Contribute to ongoing innovation and improvement in Space Planning function within the business

About you

Your experience with floor-planning and/or planogramming principles coupled with your ability to undertake analysis with a focus on ensuring we are optimising return on space, will stand you in good stead for this role.

Min. 1-2 years experience within the Retail sector, in a similar role
Tertiary qualified in business, commerce or related field advantageous
Space planning system experience and solid competence with Excel
Good planning, organisational and time management skills 
High attention to detail 
Commercially minded to drive sales through effective use of floor space
Ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders 
Proven negotiation and problem solving skills 
Proven ability to work independently and within a team environment

Our culture

It’s all in a day’s work when you’re part of the Officeworks community – where you’re not defined by who you are, but what you can do. We celebrate our teams’ uniqueness by offering the below to the Officeworks family:

An inclusive, diverse, and supportive environment.
Flexible working arrangements to best support your individual needs.
A key focus on wellbeing and safety.
Generous discounts at Officeworks, Geeks 2 U, Bunnings, Kmart, Target and Catch.
Ongoing training and development opportunities to progress your career.
Industry leading Growing Families policy.

At Officeworks, we operate best when our team represents the communities we serve. We proudly commit to providing a safe and supportive work environment for everyone. We actively encourage applications from all candidates, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people with disabilities.

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