Head Of Store Planning

Responsibilities

• Participate and Contribute to the Global Store Planning and Innovation Communities
• Lead store, restaurant and office designs and adaptations in line with Brand guidelines to deliver Commercial Vision, complete with VM, Graphics and Music direction
• Drive innovation in store planning, implement circular design and sustainability initiatives
• Work closely with landlords and brand partners on tenders and design and construction
• Maintain strong portfolio of agencies and contractors, through tendering process ensure delivery of quality and efficient projects
• Ensure all applicable regulations are observed
• Support Operations and provide framework on maintenance and refurbishment concerns and respond to emergencies to minimize disruption
• Direct Visual Merchandising and through VM Community supported by VM guide, enhance presentations to maximize store and product visibility
• Working closely with Commercial and Marketing Team to deliver engaging Content and Communication in both physical and digital formats to entice customers, and drive penetration, conversion and spend
• Support profitable and sustainable growth by working closely with Business Development on tender and M&A targets, provide economical, achievable quotations and compelling concepts and designs
• Prepare Budget and track costs on each project, create and maintain centralized Store Planning database (CAPEX, preferred vendors, compliances & regulations, timeline, costs & budgets), enable effective benchmarking to drive improvement
• Drive projects’ full life cycle through detailed planning, manage changes and interventions with solutions to deliver within target timeline and budgets
• Ad-hoc projects as directed from time to time