Space Planning Manager

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.