Retail Space Optimization Specialist

Petstock Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Petstock Group is seeking a Macro Space Planner in Melbourne to drive data-informed store layouts and space efficiency. You will model space, sales, and profit implications, develop floorplans with Retail Operations, and support scenario modelling to maximise GMROF across formats and clusters.

You will partner with Store Design and cross-functional teams, translating analytics into practical, actionable changes that improve both commercial performance and customer experience.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Space planning tools

Stakeholder influence

Data-driven decision making

Tools

Blue Yonder

Spaceman

CAD

Job description

Petstock Group is seeking a Macro Space Planner in Melbourne to drive data-informed store layouts and space efficiency. You will model space, sales, and profit implications, develop floorplans with Retail Operations, and support scenario modelling to maximise GMROF across formats and clusters.

You will partner with Store Design and cross-functional teams, translating analytics into practical, actionable changes that improve both commercial performance and customer experience.