Range & Space Planner

We’ve been proudly serving Australian communities since 1914 and have grown to become a top 30-listed company on the ASX with a portfolio of iconic homegrown brands. At the heart of our continued success is over 115,000 team members working across the country, all contributing to bringing our customers smiles. You’ll not only get to see your work make a difference, you’ll be part of a team working together to help Australians eat and live better every day.

About the team

Store Development is redefining retail design. Our team is constantly challenging possibilities. We work with innovative formats and concepts to connect with customers and enhance their in-store experiences, no matter the size or layout of our stores.

About the role

We’re looking for a talented Range & Space Planner to join our team to help shape how our customers experience our stores. In this role, you’ll design and maintain floor plans and layouts that optimise store efficiency, product visibility, and commercial performance. You’ll play a crucial part in transforming strategy into practical, data‑driven solutions that elevate the shopping experience and support business growth.

You will also:

• Translate corporate, commercial and store strategies into actionable plans and recommendations
• Identify opportunities to improve range and space activities using multiple data sources
• Design, document and maintain floor plans and blueprints that balance consistency, brand identity and local needs
• Lead or contribute to key range and space planning projects, ensuring high-quality, timely delivery
• Monitor return on space using a variety of data sources to support informed decision-making
• Proactively identify opportunities for improved ranging and space utilisation and recommend continuous improvement initiatives
• Influence and collaborate effectively to ensure alignment, understanding and successful project outcomes

About you and your skills

You are a commercially minded problem-solver who combines design thinking with analytical rigour. You enjoy working with data, thrive in fast-paced environments, and are energised by the challenge of balancing customer needs, business priorities, and operational realities. Your strong stakeholder engagement skills allow you to consult, negotiate and influence effectively across teams.

You’ll also ideally have:

• Experience in FMCG, large retail or similarly fast-paced, customer-led environments
• Strong understanding of range reviews, space planning, floor planning or capital planning
• Proficiency with relevant planning, analysis or design software
• High attention to detail with demonstrated data and digital literacy
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
• Experience managing multiple priorities and projects in a dynamic environment
• Excellent collaboration, communication and influencing skills

What’s in it for you?

• Flexible working options: We know that work is only one part of your life, so we actively encourage a positive work-life balance and provide hybrid working options to help you achieve it.
• Office perks: Take advantage of our gym facility and fitness classes, free parking, BBQ area, mini-Coles supermarket, fooderie hub where you can sample new products before they hit the shelves, school holiday program and so much more when you come in.
• Discounts: Eligible team members receive 5% discount all year round on your Supermarket and Liquor online and in-store purchases. We also offer additional periods of double discount (10%) at various times throughout the year. As well as hotdeals exclusive to team members that translate into additional savings.
• Reward through recognition: Give and receive recognition, linked to our Coles values, through our digital recognition platform ‘mythanks’. You can accumulate points to redeem in the online shop for exciting gifts and electronic gift cards from an extensive range of retailers.
• Opportunities for learning and development: No matter where you start within our diverse business, you’ll have experiences, exposure, and education to satisfy you. Discover and explore a variety of career development programs and job-specific training.
• Paid parental leave: We understand how important your life outside work is and offer permanent team members paid parental leave to support you in balancing work and family.
• Investment in your future: Our annual team member share plan offer allows eligible team members to make regular pre-tax salary sacrifice deductions to purchase Coles Group shares.

About the recruitment process

We’re continuing to build a gender equitable team, and a culture that is just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the communities we serve. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe and respectful for our team. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

We’re happy to adjust our recruitment process to support candidates with disability. For further information and additional contact details visit the ‘Our Recruitment Process’ section of our careers site or email inclusionrecruitment@coles.com.au

Job ID: 174819

Employment Type: Fixed Term

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