Space Planning Advisor

Entity:

Customers & Products

Job Family Group:

Retail Group

Job Description:

About bp Our purpose is to reimagine energy for people and our planet. We aim to help the world reach net zero and improve people’s lives by delivering energy with lower carbon emissions. We provide reliable, affordable, and cleaner energy at scale, investing in the energy transition while transforming our business. Our culture is built on safety, respect, and excellence, with a focus on sustainability and innovation.

Let me tell you about the role:

The Space Planning Advisor specializes in optimizing the layout and design of a retail site, ensuring efficient use of space, maximizing product visibility and enhancing the overall shopping experience for guests that maximize sales.

They will analyse sales data, customer behaviour, and market trends to develop strategic space plans that align with our business goals to deliver on mobility and convenience Americas convenience growth ambitions while complying with company standards and guidelines and health, safety and access regulations. They will collaborate with the Category Managers to create and maintain planograms for all brands. They will be a resource and partner for annual category resets in the field including the reset schedule and all communication to the relevant field and operation teams.

What you will deliver:

Produce planograms and visual merchandising guidance material on a category-by-category basis, working closely with internal stakeholders.
Produce all merchandising material in line with the merchandising activity calendar including annual resets, ensuring that the schedule is managed and maintained.
Analysing retail site assets and creating floor plans to optimize product placement within the site while also monitoring competitor activity, retail design, and innovation trends.
Collaborating with merchandising and marketing teams to align layouts and planograms with business goals and objectives by incorporating all business and on-site insights into planning.
Enhancing visual appeal through data and industry trends by implementing space management strategies for improved traffic flow.

What you will need to be successful:

Proficiency in using store planning software and design tools (e.g., Spaceman, Blue Yonder)

Collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams

Familiarity with health, safety and accessibility regulations related to retail spaces

Strong understanding of retail merchandising principles, spatial planning, and visual merchandising

Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret sales data and make informed decisions

Attention to detail and a creative approach to problem-solving with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously

Knowledge of construction processes, retail fixtures and supply chain

Knowledge of Microsoft software, preferable Access and Excel

Why join bp

At bp, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and challenging environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to encouraging an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.

There are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, and excellent retirement benefits, among others!

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Knowledge of AutoCad, BlueBeam, and Adobe PDF Editing 

Knowledge of PDI and SAP Retail

Travel Requirement

Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is eligible for relocation within country

Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

Agility core practices, Agility core practices, Agreements and negotiations, Analytical Thinking, Business Acumen, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Continuous Improvement, Continuous Learning, Creativity and Innovation, customer and competitor understanding, Customer centric thinking, Customer data knowledge, Data Analysis, Data visualization and interpretation, Decision Making, Digital Collaboration, Digital Fluency, Industry knowledge and advocacy, Integrated pricing, Knowledge Sharing, Leading transformation, market, Negotiation planning and preparation, Offer and product knowledge {+ 13 more}

Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics like race, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.

If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.