Micro Space Planner

About the Role

Bp is evolving into an integrated energy company and aims to stay competitive in a transforming world. The Customers & Products business area is establishing a Business and Technology Centre (BTC) in Pune, India. This centre focuses on elevating customer experience and fostering innovation through building global expertise and technology capabilities. As a Micro Space Planner in the Trading Services Hub, you will help optimize product assortments, shelf layouts, and store space to enhance customer experiences and commercial results across bp’s retail network in ANZ.

Key Responsibilities

• Adopt a customer-focused mindset in all planning and decisions.
• Utilize data and customer insights to maximize sales, profits, and effective usage of retail space.
• Manage and execute the range review process collaboratively with category teams within agreed timelines.
• Develop Micro and Macro planograms and floor plans following merchandising guidelines.
• Coordinate with Food & Merchandise category teams to align space plans with category strategies and business goals.
• Collaborate with Retail Operations, Pricebook, Promotions, and Commercial groups to ensure timely and effective implementation of planograms achieving desired customer and business outcomes.
• Work alongside Data and Analytics teams to present insights on customer behavior, sales trends, and space productivity to guide decisions.
• Support rolling out strategic retail projects such as the deployment and tuning of Electronic Shelf Labels (ESL) and emerging retail technologies.
• Engage with cross-functional teams on product changes, new launches, product deletions, and promotional activities.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• 3 to 5 years of experience specifically in micro-space planning.
• Familiarity with JDA CKB or comparable space planning software is highly preferred.
• Effective communication skills to articulate, interpret, and explain detailed information and rationale clearly.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders, especially within Food & Merchandise teams.
• Strong commercial awareness coupled with excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience in convenience retailing or FMCG sectors is advantageous.

Working Environment and Additional Information

The role is situated in the core operations of the ANZ business, aiding the implementation of bp’s local and global retail strategies. Shift patterns include early morning hours ((3am-12pm) or (5am-2pm) IST). Travel is not required, but relocation within the country is supported.

Bp is dedicated to diversity and inclusion, providing reasonable accommodations for disabilities during recruitment and employment. Benefits include flexible working options, generous parental leave, and retirement packages. The organisation supports continuous learning and professional growth within an inclusive and respectful culture.

Legal and Equal Opportunity

Bp is an equal opportunity employer valuing diversity and prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, gender, age, disability status, and other personal attributes. Employment conditions may include background checks, medical fitness reviews, and drug screening where applicable.