Senior Open Space Planner
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Senior Space, Planning & Inventory Manager
Salary:
100.00 - 125.00
Posted:
30-01-2025
Category:
Supply Chain, Logistics Transportation
Council of the City of Sydney,
Job Description
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for optimising space and inventory? Join us as a Senior Space, Planning, and Inventory Manager and make a real impact on our growth and success! Exciting strategic role with a renowned international retail brand! Have ownership of the full product life cycle Leadership and coaching role About WHSmith Australia WHSmith is a historic British retailer focusing on news, books, and convenience, and we are proud to bring our expertise to our Australian operations. Our stores are located in some of the busiest and most exciting airports in the country, providing a dynamic and fast-paced work environment that is perfect for driven individuals who thrive on a challenge. About the Position This role will manage and lead the Inventory, Planning and Space teams, delivering results through building strategy, optimising existing processes and developing new ways of working in a fast-growing retail business. Your responsibilities will include: Deliver KPI’s through leadership, coaching and mentoring of direct reports and key business interfaces Ownership with the team of the full product life cycle, from accurate launch plans through to a planned exit strategy Gross margin return on investment (GMROI) Forensically review and manage space in stores, to deliver optimised floorplans to maximise sales and profit Implement ways of working across the business to ensure all stakeholders have an accurate view of space and assets by store Ensure stock spend is controlled within agreed targets Lead effective delivery of range changes and control ranges within agreed parameters Improve and develop stock management processes within team Establish processes for seasonal sales forecasting and range cascade documentation with team Candidate Profile The successful candidate will ideally have the below qualities: Degree qualified Prior experience in planning, space and inventory management Proven leadership and coaching skills ideally within a retail organisation Experience in developing effective processes and ways of working Highly analytical mindset with ability to interpret data and use data to influence and negotiate Strategic focus Advanced Excel skills If you have a strong passion for people management and delivering exceptional customer service within the space and inventory space, we encourage you to apply today! Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion WHSmith is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment. We recognise the importance of equity in all that we do, as well as promoting a culture of inclusion through our policies, procedures and working practices. If you have any support requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application, so we can assist you appropriately during the recruitment process. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Details
Salary: 100.00 - 125.00
Posted: 30-01-2025
Category: Supply Chain, Logistics Transportation
Council of the City of Sydney,
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