Store Space and Grade Planner

Our RoleAs Store Space and Grade Planner your role will be focused on analysing department level performance across our retail estate and make recommendations to optimise space, grading and commercial returns. You will lead space and grade planning of new store openings and support Franchise store and E-concession planning.What you'll be doingStore GradingDevelop and maintain the store grading framework based on sales, space, demographics and customer profile dataReview grading seasonally and make recommendations based on performance analysisSupport new store openings and refits with space and grading recommendationsSpace Planning & OptimisationUse data-driven insights to identify opportunities to reallocate space between departments and optimise product mix by store to maximise commercial return per square footSet and optimise target options and sales densities by grade and departmentSupport planning of product mix and options for Outlets, Franchisees & E-concessionsPerformance Analysis & ReportingProduce post-implementation reviews of space and grade changes, measuring impact on sales, profit and stock holding and use to inform future planning decisionsProduce weekly analysis and reporting down to store level monitoring sales, profit and RPF by departmentProduce ad hoc reporting for new store launches and refitsCross-Functional CollaborationWork closely with Merchandising teams to ensure product level cataloguing is optimised within space and option targets setLiase with Retail Operations to communicate space, grade and cataloguing changes effectively to storesCollaborate with Finance and Property on business cases for new stores or relocationsPartner with visual merchandising and retail operations to ensure store layouts reflect commercial prioritiesUndertake regular store visits and follow up clear actionable plansUnderstand, prioritise and work to critical dates and deadlines in the planning processThe skills and experience you’ll needProven experience in retail space planning, store grading or merchandise planningExcellent numerical and analytical abilityRelevant systems knowledge e.g. Excel, Power BIWhat we’ll offer youAt The White Company, we value our employees for always going the extra mile for every one of our customers; we reward this with great benefits and competitive salaries.Discount -Up to 50% discount and access to regular Sample SalesHoliday - 25 days rising to 28 with length of serviceHoliday Buy – opportunity to buy up to 5 days holidayPension Scheme - enrolled in our Group Personal Pension schemes upon joining the business.Bonus - In addition to our competitive salaries, all our employees are entitled to join a discretionary bonus scheme (based on policy eligibility)Perkplace Benefits Platform – offering a variety of discounts across well-being and lifestyleWagestream Money Management app - access to Wagestream gives you power over your pay and supports financial wellbeingContinued Development – We offer structured support from our own in-house Learning and Development HubSalary Sacrifice scheme for Electric vehicles (dependent on grade and meeting policy eligibility)Continued Development - Inclusion on our Leadership Development Programme (eligibility for contracts of 6 months plus Grade D & E roles only)Continued Development – We offer structured support from our own in-house Learning and Development HubPrivate Healthcare with additional Babylon Digital Healthcare (based on contract duration)Life AssuranceAdditional BenefitsFruit basket dailyTea and coffee providedWorking from Home- option to work from home on Mondays and FridaysSocial- Christmas party / social events throughout the yearSeasonal Sample SalesVolunteer Day- with a charity of your choiceGreat Location -Close to transport links - over ground Shepherds Bush station / underground White City & Wood Lane stations. Westfield shopping centre with shops restaurants / bars / cinema and gymsOur Equality Diversity and Inclusion statement of commitmentAt The White Company we are committed to creating an inclusive culture that welcomes and celebrates a diversity of backgrounds and identities.We are working together to ensure our environment is one where people can bring their authentic selves to work, where their contribution is valued, ability enhanced, and perspective appreciated. Where difference is respected, encouraged, and celebrated. Where you can feel you belong.We are committed to an active Equality Diversity and Inclusion Policy, which starts with our recruitment and selection process.We'd love you to join us on our journey.Our Sustainability statement of commitmentWe are committed to building a sustainable legacy that will enable a brighter future for people and our planet.’ We believe this should be reflected in everything we do. #J-18808-Ljbffr