Job Title: Senior Space Planner
A competitive salary based on equal opportunity and pay structures, as well as a generous benefits package designed to support your well-being and life outside of Lidl.
We're proud to be supportive teams with big ambitions too, so there'll be plenty of ways for you to progress. With the right training, we'll help you thrive in your role and champion you to succeed in your career here.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and deliver merchandising plans across several sections, maximising sales and ensuring customer centricity.
* Work with a diverse range of teams and stakeholders to understand customer shopping data and trends, developing new, appropriate Merchandising concepts.
* Conduct regular range reviews with Buying and provide them with in-depth space and range analysis to help them make ranging decisions.
* Conduct regular market analysis to identify category opportunities.
* Analyse data to optimise the macro store layout, ensuring optimal micro space utilisation and to monitor performance of new Merchandising strategies.
* Inspire store compliance and successful project rollout by providing accurate and timely communication across the business.
* Work on multiple projects, within and across departments, at any one time, from conception to completion, and present project proposals and outcomes to Senior Management.
Requirements:
* A passion for making an impact upon our business and our customers.
* A broad understanding and being commercially aware of the UK grocery market.
* Experience in collating and analysing large sets of data to identify areas of development and opportunities for improvement.
* End-to-end project management skills with a high level of organisational and time management, maintaining a high standard of work when working to tight deadlines.
* Strong communication skills (both written and verbal) with experience presenting to and influencing senior internal and external stakeholders.
* Proficiency in MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
* A relevant degree or equivalent work experience.
* A full clean driving licence is desirable.
* The ability to travel within the UK, as some overnight stays may be necessary.
Benefits:
* 10% in-store discount.
* 30-35 days holiday pro rata.
* Market-leading family leave.
* Competitive salary.
* Contributory pension scheme.
* Cycle to work scheme.