SPACE Planning and Capacity Manager

at  Martin Brower

Overview:
Martin Brower is a global supply chain leader that provides smart, sustainable solutions for customers across 18 countries. We are dedicated to creating an outstanding work environment for our team of 12,500+ employees, who combine our expertise with the latest technologies to deliver unmatched value for our customers.
Responsibilities:

ABOUT US:

Martin Brower is a global leader in supply chain solutions, providing end-to-end logistical support to some of the world’s most iconic restaurant brands. We pride ourselves on our commitment to exceptional service and innovation. As part of our expansion, we are looking for dedicated and customer-focused Restaurant Fitters to join our team and help us continue to deliver outstanding service to our clients.

JOB SUMMARY:

To develop and manage MB SPACE team and processes within the MB organisation. To implement the SPACE strategy and to drive profitability through space and delivery optimisation. To own the internal and external relationships for the new space management and implementation service offered to the customers of MB.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to manage, motivate and develop the team
• Demonstrable ability to work in a fast paced, team based, deadline-oriented environment
• The ability to effectively manage complex tasks and prioritise multiple projects and competing priorities
• Proficiency in using space planning or merchandising software
• Strong organisation and project management skills
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills
• Outstanding written and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong technical capabilities including Microsoft Office and AutoCAD
• Ability to interact and deal effectively with diverse groups of people at all levels of the business
• Relevant industry experience with suitable managerial pedigree
• Relevant university degree or equivalent experience
  Qualifications:

Personal attributes:

• Highly organised and detail-oriented, possessing the ability to effectively prioritise projects and deliverables whilst meeting deadlines set by management
• Excellent planning and organisation skills with the ability to multi-task, plan and prioritise workload for the team and self within agreed timescales.
• Excellent attention to detail and an ability to analyse and interrogate high volumes of data as well as demonstrating an ability to focus on the bigger picture and a high level overview.
• Proven ability in managing sensitive matters whilst ensuring all MB information remains confidential to the business.
• Be a collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, while demonstrating high levels of emotional intelligence
• Proven ability in developing effective working relationships across all levels of the organization
• Operates with a high level of integrity, diplomacy, tact and professionalism
• Effective and persuasive presentation skills, including the ability to present complex information in an understandable manner to all areas of the business
• Ability to lead, influence and coach othersSound judgement, unquestionable ethics and integrity with high degree of transparency and trust

Physical Demands and Work Environment:
This list is not intended to be exhaustive. During the course of your employment the duties of the role may change from time to time to meet changing business circumstances. In the interests of flexibility the Company reserves the right to ask that you perform duties instead of or in addition to your normal duties provided that these duties are reasonable and within your capabilities.
At Martin Brower UK and Ireland, our commitment to our employees is unwavering. We believe in fostering a people-first culture where every individual is valued, supported, and empowered to succeed. We prioritise creating a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone’s voice is heard, respected, and valued. From our leadership team to our frontline workers, we’re dedicated to ensuring that each person feels appreciated and empowered to bring their best selves to work every day.
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• Drive a best in class SPACE strategy across the business
• Champion the next phase of the SPACE process and team with wide reaching communication and engagement of the strategy and action plan
• Deliver the 12 point SPACE strategy action plan on time and to budget
• Recruit, develop and manage an effective and cohesive SPACE team
• Provide training, coaching and guidance to the SPACE CAD design team in the creation, revision, and maintenance of layouts and planograms to align to restaurant demand, menu changes and market conditions
• Support, train and coach the field based SPACE Implementers ensuring that field based deployments are well planned, optimised and cost effective
• Drive profitability by reducing and mitigating restaurant deliveries through improved space management and utilization
• Own, manage, develop and deliver all system and software related activities across the process and team
• Work with a defined set of data to drive improvement in space utilisation including linear conversion per chamber and cubic stock holding
• Continuous development and improvement of the SPACE data toolkit and associated business links and decision making
• Owner of the SPACE roadmap, calendar and process driving optimum ROI within the team and organisation
• Continued development of space management tools and processes
• Work to develop dynamic processes to adjust space allocation to suit seasonal and promotional demands
• Continually review performance and the impact of changes to the SPACE strategy, sharing recommendations and insight on progress
• Work to, develop and measure a clear set of KPIs for the SPACE team
• Work closely with the NPD team to understand range and menu changes for current trading and strategic, forward-thinking planning
• Build and maintain collaborative partnerships with cross functional teams including Scheduling, RSP, Strategy, Service
• Build strong, strategic relationships with senior leaders across the internal MB business
• Develop strong and robust relationships with MCD restaurant and franchisee teams with the specific objective of raising the profile, reputation and credibility of the SPACE service proposition
• To ensure that the all areas of the SPACE process are assessed and reviewed against agreed H&S standards
• Field - Restaurant operations teams, Franchisees
• Internal - Service, RSP, Scheduling, Strategy, IT, SLT, Senior Management
• External - MCD construction, Fixture suppliers, Software suppliers