Space Planning Admin Manager

Are you an organised and detail-oriented professional with retail experience and strong administrative and team leadership skills?

A well-established retail organisation based in Pinetown is looking for a Space Planning Admin Manager to oversee the administrative coordination and support of space planning activities within a category management environment.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with data, managing documentation, coordinating teams, and collaborating with multiple departments to ensure effective store layouts and space utilisation.

• Oversee and maintain accurate documentation relating to store layouts, planograms, and space planning activities
• Coordinate administrative processes to ensure space planning activities align with business and category management objectives
• Liaise with merchandising, operations, store management, and other internal departments
• Manage budgets and monitor expenses relating to space planning initiatives
• Ensure compliance with relevant company policies, industry regulations, and safety standards
• Lead, coordinate, and support the space planning administration team
• Manage relationships with vendors and suppliers, including procurement and contract coordination
• Analyse store performance, customer behaviour, and product sales data to support space planning decisions
• Prepare reports on space planning effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement
• Identify and resolve administrative and logistical challenges to ensure efficient operations
• Train and develop team members to improve performance and maintain consistent administrative standards
• Monitor processes and implement improvements to enhance efficiency and service delivery
• Ensure ethical conduct and adherence to compliance requirements across all activities

• Degree in Business Administration or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years' retail experience
• Previous experience in retail operations, space planning, store layouts, or a related environment
• Strong administrative skills, including documentation, record-keeping, and reporting
• Experience with budget management and supplier coordination
• Previous experience leading or coordinating a team
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and standard reporting tools
• Familiarity with space planning software and related tools
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Good understanding of ethics, compliance, and company policies
• Experience in space planning administration or category management will be advantageous

If you're a proactive and organised retail professional with strong administrative and leadership skills, and you're ready to contribute to effective space planning and operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.