Macro Space Planner

PETstock Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

PETstock Pty Ltd is seeking a Macro Space Planner in Melbourne to bridge analytics and execution in store design. You will model space, sales and profit implications of allocation changes and develop precise floorplans in partnership with Retail Operations to ensure compliance and operational excellence.

You will drive scenario modelling to maximise GMROF across formats and demographics, analyse performance after openings and refits, and collaborate with Store Design to optimise layouts.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong analytical mindset with data-driven decision making.
• Retail/store operations awareness and ability to translate business needs into space plans.

Responsibilities

• Model space, sales and profit implications for allocation changes, delivering clear, actionable recommendations.
• Develop accurate floorplans while collaborating with Retail Operations for compliance and operational excellence.
• Support scenario modelling strategies to maximise GMROF across formats, demographics and clusters.
• Analyse store performance, providing insight-led recommendations after openings and refits.
• Collaborate with Store Design to review fixture plans and optimise layouts using data-driven insights.
• Contribute to large-scale space optimisation projects for efficient store footprints.

Skills

Strong communication

Stakeholder management

Analytical mindset

Tools

Blue Yonder

Spaceman

CAD

Job description

Pets and animals bring us together and inspire us to be better people. From our Petstock people in our stores and offices, our Petstock foundation team, our equine specialists and online brands, from Australia to New Zealand, the Petstock Group is our symbol of unity, passion and progress.

We are currently looking for a Macro Space Planner to join our team someone who can bring together data, insight, and design to help shape how our stores perform and feel.

The Opportunity

In this role, The Macro Space Planner will play a key part in ensuring our store environments are both commercially effective and customer focused. Partnering closely with cross functional teams, you will:

• Model space, sales, and profit implications for significant allocation changes, delivering clear, actionable recommendations
• Develop accurate and timely floorplans while collaborating with Retail Operations to ensure compliance and operational excellence
• Support the development and implementation of scenario modelling strategies to maximise GMROF, across formats, demographics, and clusters
• Analyse store performance, providing insight-led recommendations following openings and refits
• Work closely with Store Design to review fixture plans and optimise layouts based on data-driven insights
• Contribute to large-scale space optimisation projects, ensuring the most effective use of each store footprint

How you will make an impact

You are someone who enjoys working at the intersection of analytics and execution comfortable influencing stakeholders and translating data into meaningful outcomes.

You will have

• Experience with Blue Yonder, Spaceman, CAD, or similar space planning tools
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence a range of stakeholders
• A solid understanding of how business strategy translates into operational delivery
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment while maintaining a high attention to detail
• Having a practical understanding of working in a retail environment would highly desirable

At Petstock we are passionate about supporting the communities we're part of, where possible we aim to hire candidates from the same geographic region (typically within an 80km radius) to strengthen community connections and support local economies. Whilst we do not prioritise local candidates over others, we recognise the benefits of hiring individuals who have unique insights into the local community.

Our diversity makes us better...we are a diverse team with varying strengths and an inclusive organisation, committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds who wish to be part of a culture where everyone can proudly be themselves.

We are the Petstock Group, a network of energetic and passionate businesses, brands and pet lovers coming together to champion the health and wellbeing of our pets. Our connections with pets help us as people…at the Petstock Group, together we live by this truth.

We are continually inspired by pets and animals to be better people, both in our careers and our everyday life. The Petstock Group is built on family values and our passion for pets and animals. We have built a strong, inspirational, and inclusive culture where hard work, fun, laughter & happiness is the norm. Inspired by pets, to grow as people, the Petstock world is one where anything is possible, together we make an impact for people, pets, and the planet.