Job Description

Listing reference:

022925

Listing status:

Online

Apply by:

16 December 2025

Position summary

Industry:

Wholesale & Retail Trade

Job category:

Merchandising

Location:

Cape Town

Contract:

Permanent

Remuneration:

Market Related

EE position:

Yes

About our company

Clicks Group

Introduction

We are looking to appoint a Floor Planner to work within the Space Planning team. This role will be based at Clicks Head Office in Cape Town and report to the Floor Space Analyst.

Job description

Job purpose:

To merchandise floor plans and compile equipment requirements for proposed new and revamp stores and space change proposals on existing stores, allocating the appropriate categories and space in accordance with their clientele profile, anticipated performance and within the prescribed templates and flow parameters.

Job objectives:

To apply a macro merchandise proposal to proposed new and revamp stores. To facilitate the compilation of equipment and aisle sign requirements for proposed new and revamp stores. To interpret and validate an understanding of whom the dominant clientele in each proposed store is likely to be. To assist in the on-going process of reallocating space on store plans in existing stores to facilitate the implementation of strategic changes. To interpret each stores performance per category, making informed space allocation decisions to apply the ideal space and maximize profitability. To apply the correct flow and adjacencies on each store plan to support a prescribed Chain Store image and strategic navigation plan. To record space allocated on each store plan for reference, planning and communication. To communicate store plan proposals to all required stakeholders. To allocate the actual assortment onto the floor plan.

Minimum requirements

Job Knowledge:

Essential: Sound knowledge and understanding of consumer shopping habits; competitor activity and market players in the Health and Beauty retail sector; consumer demographics and retail merchandising Desirable: General understanding of category adjacencies within the Health, Wellness and Beauty sectors

Job Related Skills:

Essential: MS Office applications especially Excel (intermediate) Desirable: Basic Blue Yonder CatMan Floor Planning application as well as CAD computer skills, Space Planning software experience, puzzle building ability, conceptual and spatial understanding and application, the ability to plan to physical translation visualization and good written and verbal communication skills

Job Experience:

2-3 years' experience for store operations management or shop floor merchandise planning (essential) Basic store design using CAD and Blue Yonder CatMan(desirable) Visual merchandising or space planning Client marketing experience with an FMCG supplier

Education:

Essential: Matric * Desirable: An appropriate retail tertiary diploma or degree