Space Management Executive (Macro planning / Autocad)

GUARDIAN HEALTH & BEAUTY; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health and beauty retailer in Singapore is looking for a Space Planner to develop data-driven strategies for store layouts. The role involves working across departments to enhance customer experience and optimize sales performance. The ideal candidate has a degree in a relevant field and 2–3 years of experience in space planning or retail design.

Benefits

Team Member Discount

Subsidized Medical and Dental Benefits

Training Opportunities

Career Advancement

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in macro space planning, retail design, or merchandising—preferably in Health & Beauty.

Responsibilities

• Develop macro space strategies for new/refurbished stores.
• Analyze sales and profitability metrics to optimize space.
• Prepare proposals with layout rationale and present to teams.

Skills

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Retail Management, Business, Interior Design, or a related field

Tools

Space management systems

Job description

About Us

Established in 1972, Guardian Health & Beauty is Singapore’s Number 1 Health and Beauty retailer. With more than 124 stores nation-wide, it retails a comprehensive range of health & beauty products. Guardian has evolved from its pharmacy roots to a holistic one-stop solution for customers’ health and beauty needs. It continues to expand its products and service range to meet the redefinition of beauty by today’s customers – where health meets beauty.

With a strong health heritage, it has the largest network of award-winning pharmacists and a wide selection of health products. Professional services such as patient-care counselling, dispensary services, beauty and personal care solutions are offered at stores as a convenient one-stop for health and beauty. Guardian also operates its online store with more than 9,000 products available and offers the “Click & Collect” services. For more information, please visit www.guardian.com.sg. Follow Guardian Health & Beauty on Facebook, Instagram, Telegram, Youtube and TikTok.

Guardian Health & Beauty is a Progressive Wage (PW) mark accredited company.

Our Tagline - Create Possibilities Everyday.

Are you ready to explore new possibilities and be part of something exciting? At DFI, your work creates real impact, driving innovation across Asia and touching millions of people. Every day brings fresh opportunities to learn, grow, and create the future.

At DFI, we’re committed to your growth in a fast-evolving world. Whether you’re exploring new roles, diving into different areas of our business, or even aiming to lead your own store, the path is open to you. Your journey with us is full of possibilities.

The Role

To develop and execute data-driven macro space planning strategies that align with commercial objectives, enhance customer experience, and support store performance across new formats, renovations, and category resets. This role ensures store layouts are strategically optimized to balance sales productivity, operational efficiency, and brand identity.

Responsibilities

Strategic Space Planning & Store Layout Design

• Develop and propose macro space strategies for new and refurbished Health & Beauty stores, ensuring alignment with brand standards, commercial objectives, and customer journey principles.
• Define category flow and adjacency logic to enhance the shopper experience and optimize sales performance.
• Partner with Design and Projects teams to translate macro space strategies into accurate architectural and fixture layout plans.

Data-Driven Analysis & Space Productivity Optimization

• Analyze key metrics such as sales and profit per square foot, along with sales performance reports, to inform space allocation decisions.
• Assess category performance, customer behavior, and assortment changes to continuously enhance space utilization.
• Conduct pre- and post-implementation evaluations to measure the impact of macro space adjustments on store performance.

Proposal Development & Stakeholder Engagement

• Prepare space planning proposals with clear rationale, including layout and category flow using AutoCAD or similar tools.
• Present and defend macro space strategies to cross-functional teams such as Commercial, Operations, Marketing, and Supply Chain.
• Drive alignment and obtain necessary approvals from key stakeholders before implementation

Project Execution Support

• Provide clear macro space planning direction and documentation during new store openings, refurbishments, and store format transitions.
• Work closely with Operations and the Projects & Design Team to ensure accurate execution of space strategies on-site.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Serve as the main liaison between the Space Planning function and departments including Design, Projects, Operations, Commercial, and Marketing.
• Stay abreast of industry trends in Health & Beauty retail to continuously improve store layouts and customer navigation strategies.
• Maintain and update internal databases, planning templates, and category layout libraries to ensure consistency and accuracy.

About You

Education

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Retail Management, Business, Interior Design, or a related field.

Experience

• 2–3 years of experience in macro space planning, retail design, or merchandising—preferably within the Health & Beauty sector.

Technical Skills

• Proficient in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with space management systems.
• Basic analytical skills for interpreting sales and space productivity data.

Communication Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Confident in presenting ideas and influencing cross-functional stakeholders.

Project Management

• Proven ability to manage multiple layout projects within tight timelines.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.

Business Acumen

• Solid understanding of commercial KPIs, shopper behavior, and retail operations.

Benefits

Team Member Discount
Subsidized Medical and Dental Benefits
Training Opportunities
Career Advancement

Location: Tampines North