Manager, Space Planning (SRD)

Guardian Health & Beauty; Selangor; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail health and beauty company in Malaysia is seeking a professional for retail space planning. The candidate must manage operational workflows, lead planogram maintenance, and conduct performance analysis to enhance shopper experience. A diploma or degree in a relevant field along with 4–5 years of relevant experience is required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, exposure to SAP, and experience with planogram software is preferred. Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4–5 years of experience in retail space planning, merchandising, or a related function.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable space planning insights.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for day-to-day operational workflows and maintenance of related systems.
• Lead planogram maintenance and database updates.
• Conduct SKU/store performance analysis to support display decisions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Diploma or Degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

SAP

Power BI

Tableau

Planogram software (e.g. Spaceman)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Responsible in SRD's day-to-day operational workflows and ensures the effective maintenance, stability and continuous improvement of all related systems to support seamless business operations.
• Lead planogram maintenance and database updates for merchandising and display.
• Assist Category Managers with space productivity analysis and input to range reviews.
• Conduct SKU/store performance analysis to support display decisions.
• Work with suppliers to adjust planograms and improve shopper experience.
• Participate in store category revamps, display projects, and adjacency optimisation.
• Contribute to planogram SOP development and agency coordination.
• Support SAP transitions and BI/reporting setup for space data.

Key Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in a relevant discipline.
• Minimum 4–5 years of experience in retail space planning, merchandising, or a related function.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable space planning insights.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (especially Excel and PowerPoint).
• Exposure to SAP System, Power BI and/or Tableau is an advantage for data visualization and reporting.
• Experience with planogram software (e.g. Spaceman) is preferred.
• Good stakeholder management skills with the ability to work cross-functionally with category teams, suppliers, and agencies.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced retail environment.