Store CAD Planning Manager
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Are you looking for your next opportunity within Store planning? Would you enjoy the pace and energy of a retail environment which is collaborative, fun and inclusive where people feel part of a winning team? Come and join us as our Store CAD Planning Manager!
You'll plan all new and refitted Wickes stores to agreed internal deadlines ensuring they are logical and easy for customers to navigate as well as space efficient. You'll manage the planning work undertaken by the store planning team resulting from commercial team activities you're assigned to including range reviews impacting all of our 229 stores.
What you'll be doing
Production and accuracy of initial site layouts for new stores
Production of detailed store plans for new stores and refits
Be the first Point of Contact in the resolution of all issues raised from store plans
Technical editor, with accountability for accuracy, of the databases, as used by the entire store planning team, containing all objects used in the planning process in the AutoCAD System i.e. racking & equipment, all relevant sq. footage records for the store estate, and all CAD plans
Production and accuracy of all category driven existing store space change layouts, liaising closely with the category teams to ensure the results are in line with category requirements. This includes the majority of the Wickes Range Review programme
What we're looking for:
The role is inherently a complex and highly technical one, requiring the ability to blend experience with technical planning skills to effectively plan stores. You'll manage your own projects including the critical paths for both small and large (new store) projects to meet all agreed timescales.
You'll have in depth experience in a store planning role and ideally be educated to degree level with excellent knowledge of CAD (or equivalent) Store planning software. You'll be able to demonstrate project management experience having strong communication skills and time management. You'll have extensive knowledge of macro planning and merchandising systems and be familiar with consumer behaviour. You must have a valid drivers licence.
What can we offer you?
You'll be supported with fantastic learning and development and have the opportunity to grow and develop your career with us. We also have an early careers network to support you if you're in your first few years of your career.
We'll also equip you with a benefits package that includes:
Competitive bonus
Save-as-you-earn scheme
Private Medical and Life Assurance
Contributory pension scheme
Colleague discount
Discount platform including savings and cash back at numerous retailers, savings on gym membership, cycle to work scheme
Our widely recognised wellbeing strategy is something we're proud of at Wickes. As part of this, we offer a range of health and wellbeing benefits and support, including an Employee Assistance Programme, financial education & loans, and access to parental, menopause and fertility support.
You'll work from our Support Centre in Watford, where our Store planning team are based, along with our other support functions. We recognise the value of bringing our teams together to collaborate, support each other and build on our amazing culture. We are also encouraging our teams to work flexibly, with a blend of remote / office working.
About Us:
Wickes is a multi-channel retailer operating in the home improvement market. With 50 years in industry, Wickes now generates revenue in excess of £1.6bn across 230 stores delivered by 8,000+ colleagues.
But it is the Wickes' culture that is considered its best kept secret; it's a collaborative, down to earth, fun and inclusive environment where people feel part of a winning team. All our colleagues come from different backgrounds, but what we all have in common is a determination to succeed and a passion for being the best we can be. If that sounds like you, we'll make you feel right at home.
Please contact us here if you require any adjustments within the application process. If you require any reasonable adjustments at the interview stage you will have an opportunity to inform us when we invite you to interview. Please note, this link is only for reasonable adjustments required - general enquiries, or direct CV applications cannot be accepted via this form