Junior Space Planner (Contract)

Wellness Warehouse; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellness Warehouse in Cape Town seeks a professional for space planning within retail. The role involves developing store layouts, analysing sales data, and collaborating with teams to optimize space and performance. The ideal candidate will hold a Diploma or Degree in Retail Management or related fields and have 2–5 years' experience in space planning, preferably in FMCG or specialty retail. Join us to enhance retail environments and drive sales performance.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years’ experience in space planning.
• Experience within a retail environment such as FMCG or specialty retail.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain store layouts, floor plans, and planograms.
• Analyse sales and product performance data.
• Work closely with Buying and Operations teams.
• Create detailed planograms reflecting brand standards.
• Assist with store rollout plans and layout adjustments.

Skills

Store layouts and space planning

Data analysis

Collaboration

Planogram development

Education

Diploma or Degree in Retail Management, Business, Logistics, Interior Design

Job description

Cape Town, South Africa | Posted on 28/04/2026

Responsibilities

Store Layouts and Space Planning

• Develop and maintain store layouts, floor plans, and planograms for all store formats.
• Allocate space based on product performance, category strategy, and seasonal trends.
• Ensure optimal product adjacencies and logical customer flow within stores.
• Support new store openings, refurbishments, and relocations with detailed space plans.

Data Analysis & Performance Optimisation

• Analyse sales, stock turn, and product performance data to inform space allocation.
• Continuously review and adjust space plans to improve productivity per square metre.
• Monitor category performance and recommend layout changes to maximise profitability.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with Buying and Operations teams.
• Partner with Store Leaders to ensure effective implementation of layouts.
• Provide guidance and training on planogram execution where required.

Planogram Development & Execution

• Create detailed planograms that reflect brand standards and commercial priorities.
• Ensure consistency across stores while allowing for format and size variations.
• Conduct store visits to audit compliance and identify improvement opportunities.

Project Support

• Assist with store rollout plans, including fixture placement and space utilisation.
• Support promotional campaigns and seasonal changes through layout adjustments.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives within the retail environment.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Retail Management, Business, Logistics, Interior Design, or related field.
• 2–5 years’ experience in space planning.
• Experience within a retail environment (FMCG or specialty retail preferred).