Junior Space Planner (Contract)
Cape Town, Western Cape, South AfricaContractPosted Aug 3, 2026
Job description
Space Planning & Layout Management
- Develop and maintain store layouts, floor plans, and planograms for all store formats.
- Allocate space based on product performance, category strategy, and seasonal trends.
- Ensure optimal product adjacencies and logical customer flow within stores.
- Support new store openings, refurbishments, and relocations with detailed space plans. Data Analysis & Performance Optimisation
- Analyse sales, stock turn, and product performance data to inform space allocation.
- Continuously review and adjust space plans to improve productivity per square metre.
- Monitor category performance and recommend layout changes to maximise profitability. Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
- Work closely with Buying and Operations teams.
- Partner with Store Leaders to ensure effective implementation of layouts.
- Provide guidance and training on planogram execution where required. Planogram Development & Execution
- Create detailed planograms that reflect brand standards and commercial priorities.
- Ensure consistency across stores while allowing for format and size variations.
- Conduct store visits to audit compliance and identify improvement opportunities. Project Support
- Assist with store rollout plans, including fixture placement and space utilisation.
- Support promotional campaigns and seasonal changes through layout adjustments.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives within the retail environment.
Requirements
- Diploma or Degree in Retail Management, Business, Logistics, Interior Design, or related field.
- 2–5 years’ experience in space planning.
- Experience within a retail environment (FMCG or specialty retail preferred).