Space Planning Manager

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

• Substantial experience in merchandising, planning, or allocation, with strong analytical and reporting skills.
• Significant experience partnering with senior stakeholders in a global or matrixed retail environment.
• Proven ability to influence business decisions using data, insights, and commercial reasoning.
• Strong understanding of Open To Buy, option planning, space-planning principles, and the end-to-end store-opening process.
• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships across a variety of cross-functional teams.
• Strong organisational and communication skills — both verbal and written — with confidence presenting to wider business teams.
• High attention to detail and the ability to maintain strong levels of data accuracy.