Who we are: GMG is a global well-being company retailing, distributing and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and home-grown brands across sport, everyday goods, health and beauty, properties and logistics sectors.
Under the ownership and management of the Baker family for over 45 years, GMG is a valued partner of choice for the world's most successful and respected brands in the well-being sector.
Working across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia, GMG has introduced more than 120 brands across 12 countries.
These include notable home-grown brands such as Sun & Sand Sports, Dropkick, Supercare Pharmacy, Farm Fresh, Klassic, and international brands like Nike, Columbia, Converse, Timberland, Vans, Mama Sita's, and McCain.
What you'll be doing: Develop a long-term space planning strategy to enhance the business's profitability in terms of space and inventory.
Propose initiatives to improve the consumer journey, conversion rates, UPTs, GMROM, GMROI, and ITR.
Plan the fiscal year (FY) space planning budget to meet business requirements while ensuring the required ROI.
Manage the approved FY budget efficiently and effectively to launch initiatives and implement seasonal changes within the agreed timelines.
Influence the business's buying strategy at the category/division level using key productivity metrics.
Develop seasonal plans to implement changes in alignment with the business and buying strategies.
Establish and develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) to increase departmental efficiency.
Schedule and monitor all ongoing projects.
Present monthly space and inventory productivity reports to other retail functions, identifying in-season opportunities.
Hire, coach, and supervise team members to achieve yearly KPIs.
Collaborate with Central Planning to execute and improve SKU efficiencies.
Who are you: Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Business or relevant discipline.
Proven experience in retail space planning, inventory management, or a similar role.
Minimum of 3 years in a leadership or managerial capacity within the retail industry.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with expertise in space and inventory KPIs such as GMROM, GMROI, ITR, and UPT.
Proficiency in using data analysis tools, retail planning software, and MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint).
Understanding of retail business strategies, budgeting, and ROI analysis.
Ability to align space and buying strategies with overall business objectives.
Excellent communication and presentation skills for delivering reports and collaborating with cross-functional teams.