Remote Space Planning Manager – Store Layout & Growth

Dunelm; Leicester; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Dunelm is seeking a Space Planning professional to optimize store space across the UK. The role focuses on macro and micro space productivity, with responsibilities to keep space data accurate and aligned with the Store Playbook.

You will work primarily from home, with nationwide travel as needed to support stores. Key tasks include updating CAD drawings, managing SAP data, and ensuring space changes are reflected in planning tools.

Qualifications

• Experience in space planning and store layout development.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and communicate clearly.
• Proactive, analytical and customer-focused in a fast-paced retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Create and update space planning structures to improve productivity.
• Maintain accurate data in repositories for macro and micro space by store and sub category.
• Update display grades and plan store layouts in line with Playbook principles.
• Coordinate allocation of display and stock into new stores and renewals.
• Keep SAP grade tables up to date to ensure shelf fill data accuracy.
• Record changes in Space across systems and maintain related documentation.

Skills

Space planning

Store layout

Stakeholder management

Communication

Leadership

Tools

CAD

SAP

Sunflower

VME space

Zipline

Job description

Dunelm is seeking a Space Planning professional to optimize store space across the UK. The role focuses on macro and micro space productivity, with responsibilities to keep space data accurate and aligned with the Store Playbook.

You will work primarily from home, with nationwide travel as needed to support stores. Key tasks include updating CAD drawings, managing SAP data, and ensuring space changes are reflected in planning tools.