Space & Template Planner

4 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Marks and Spencer Full time

Summary

Own the templating and space optimisation outcomes and processes within a specific BU.
Works with the Space Planning Manager to partner with BUs to develop and deliver the BU Space Strategy with accountability for optimising BU space allocation for both seasonal and AYR change, within the template and into stores and store projects.
Works to optimise range (width & depth), space (sq and linear), presentation and VM with fixture and layout. Ultimately owning the Micro Space Blueprint for their categories.
Proactively identifies opportunities to drive densities, optimise space & fixture use across the BU and embed into the blueprint. Works across the business to ensure clarity and consistency in WoW and decision making for all things space related.
We have a flexible / hybrid approach - talk to us about part time or job share opportunities in this role, if it's meaningful to you, it's important to us.

Please note this role is a 12- month fixed term contract / secondment'

All the details

What's in it for you

Being a part of M&S is exactly that - playing your part to bring the magic of M&S to our customers every day. We're an inclusive, dynamic, exciting, and ever evolving business built on doing the right thing and bringing exceptional quality, value, service to every customer, whenever, wherever and however they want to shop with us.

Here are some of the benefits we offer that make working for M&S just that little bit more special

  • 20% colleague discount across all M&S products and many of our third-party brands for you and a member of your household.
  • Competitive holiday entitlement with the potential to buy extra holiday days
  • Discretionary bonus schemes awarded based on how you achieve your personal objectives and our performance as a business.
  • A generous Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and Life Assurance.
  • A dedicated welcome to our teams with a tailored induction and a wide range of training programmes to develop your skills.
  • Amazing perks and discounts via our M&S Choices portal to maximise your financial and personal wellbeing.
  • Industry-leading parental, adoption and neonatal policies, providing support and flexibility for your family.
  • Access to a fantastic range of wellbeing support for all colleagues including access to our 24/7 Virtual GP and PAM Assist to support you and your family.

A charity volunteer day to support a charity or cause you're passionate about through a dedicated day away from work.

What you'll do

Your key accountabilities will include

  • Supports the development and delivery of the space strategy for the BU, fully aligned to the overall C&H strategy and works with the Space planning manager on the development and delivery of the BU strategy
  • With the BU grading planner owns the Space to Stock Efficiency and space productivity ambitions through effective allocation of space and harmonisation of stock width, depth, space sq ft, linear, fixture design, use and planning, with VM for their BU
  • Use the insight and analytics available to drive space optimisation - including 4C data, Profit curves and catchment insight
  • Track and challenge retail application of display principles - delivery to template vs actual
  • Ensures work is appropriately prioritised and resourced to meet the demands of Transformation

Who you are

Your skills and experience will include

  • Commercially driven
  • Good understanding of the Space/Merchandising critical path, process flows, competencies and activities
  • Understanding of the processes of delivering product within the store retailing environment
  • All relevant C&H, Space & Retail reporting, and merch systems, specifically: JDA floor planning, PowerBI
  • Knowledge of JDA or similar planning systems is desirable

Everyone's welcome

We are ambitious about the future of retail. We're disrupting, innovating and leading the industry into a more conscientious, inspiring digital era. We're transforming how we work together and offering our most exciting opportunities yet. Marks & Spencer strives to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers and suppliers. Join us and make change happen.

We are committed to building diverse and representative teams, where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and be at their best. We support each other and work together to win together.

If you feel you'd benefit from any support or reasonable adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, please don't hesitate to let us know when completing your application. This information will be picked up by our team, so we can try and put steps in place to help you be at your best through this process.

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