Space Planning Admin Manager

Schlemmer; Pinetown; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Schlemmer invites an organised Space Planning Admin Manager in Pinetown to oversee administrative coordination and support for space planning within a category management framework. The role focuses on accurate documentation of store layouts and planograms, while coordinating across merchandising, operations, and store management.

You will lead the space planning administration team, manage budgets, monitor expenses, ensure policy compliance, and develop reports highlighting space planning

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years' retail experience.
• Retail operations, space planning, store layouts experience.
• Strong administrative skills including documentation and reporting.
• Budget management and supplier coordination experience.
• Experience leading or coordinating a team.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and standard reporting tools.
• Familiarity with space planning software and related tools.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Understanding of ethics, compliance and company policies.
• Experience in space planning administration or category management is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee documentation related to store layouts, planograms, and space planning activities.
• Coordinate administrative processes to align with business and category objectives.
• Liaise with merchandising, operations, store management and internal departments.
• Manage budgets and monitor expenses related to space planning initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with policies, regulations and safety standards.
• Lead and support the space planning administration team.
• Manage relationships with vendors and suppliers, including procurement and contracts.
• Analyze store performance, customer behaviour, and product sales to inform planning decisions.
• Prepare reports on space planning effectiveness and identify improvement opportunities.
• Resolve administrative and logistical challenges to maintain efficient operations.
• Train and develop team members to maintain high administrative standards.
• Monitor processes and implement efficiency improvements.
• Ensure ethical conduct across all activities.

Skills

Administrative skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Reporting

Space planning software

Organisational skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

Space planning software

Microsoft Excel

Reporting tools

Job description

ABOUT THIS ROLE

Are you an organised and detail-oriented professional with retail experience and strong administrative and team leadership skills?

A well-established retail organisation based in Pinetown is looking for a Space Planning Admin Manager to oversee the administrative coordination and support of space planning activities within a category management environment.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with data, managing documentation, coordinating teams, and collaborating with multiple departments to ensure effective store layouts and space utilisation.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Oversee and maintain accurate documentation relating to store layouts, planograms, and space planning activities
• Coordinate administrative processes to ensure space planning activities align with business and category management objectives
• Liaise with merchandising, operations, store management, and other internal departments
• Manage budgets and monitor expenses relating to space planning initiatives
• Ensure compliance with relevant company policies, industry regulations, and safety standards
• Lead, coordinate, and support the space planning administration team
• Manage relationships with vendors and suppliers, including procurement and contract coordination
• Analyse store performance, customer behaviour, and product sales data to support space planning decisions
• Prepare reports on space planning effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement
• Identify and resolve administrative and logistical challenges to ensure efficient operations
• Train and develop team members to improve performance and maintain consistent administrative standards
• Monitor processes and implement improvements to enhance efficiency and service delivery
• Ensure ethical conduct and adherence to compliance requirements across all activities

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Degree in Business Administration or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years' retail experience
• Previous experience in retail operations, space planning, store layouts, or a related environment
• Strong administrative skills, including documentation, record-keeping, and reporting
• Experience with budget management and supplier coordination
• Previous experience leading or coordinating a team
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and standard reporting tools
• Familiarity with space planning software and related tools
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Good understanding of ethics, compliance, and company policies
• Experience in space planning administration or category management will be advantageous

If you're a proactive and organised retail professional with strong administrative and leadership skills, and you're ready to contribute to effective space planning and operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.