Store Planner

Australian Pharmaceutical Industries Limited (API) is one of Australia's leading pharmaceutical distributors and fastest growing health and beauty retailers. As a Wesfarmers business, API is the parent company of Priceline Pharmacy, Soul Pattinson Chemist, Pharmacist Advice and Clear Skincare Clinics. Our services include wholesale product delivery, retail services, marketing programs and business advisory services.

**The responsibilities for this role include, but are not limited to:
- Ensure the agreed and documented brand standards are maintained in the delivery of the new store & refurbishment program.
- Ensure representation of required floor plans is complete within agreed timeframes
- Develop innovative store layout designs, including category flows and store planning that reflect API’s desired strategic and market position.
- Develop in store signage, layouts & shopfront designs and ensure they are in line with current Brand Standards
- Maintain Brand Standards, standard specifications etc.
- Ensure plans are accurate and meet statutory requirements including state-based Pharmacy Boards
- Ensure Franchise Partner and Tenancy Design Guidelines are appropriately considered in the design process
- Create designs that consider efficient construction methods and budget requirements
- Develop effective relationships with all internal and external stakeholders to enable the delivery of accurate and timely concept drawings and plans that are in alignment with the Franchise partner needs
- Communicate with Property Managers and Project Managers to ensure smooth transition from concept drawings through to the completion of architectural drawings
- Ensure representation of required floor plans is complete within agreed timeframes
- Coach, mentor and develop direct report/s
- Ensure all three phases of the Performance & Development Cycle within delivered and completed within the set timelines

- General understanding of design, detailing and construction process
- Understanding of retail store design principles
- Demonstrates high design aesthetic level and ability to innovate
- Visual communication skills
- Ability to conceptualise plan layouts and communicate to the stakeholders
- Proficient in AutoCAD, REVIT & Photoshop or equivalent
- Computer literate, skilled in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and work well under pressure
- Strong organisational and process skills
- Ability to work to and meet deadlines
- Proficient in understanding of the BCA and all relevant local council/authority requirement
- Highly influential with a collaborative style
- Experience in a franchise environment
- Ability to positively influence others or build consensus

**Education/ Qualifications:
- VCE or Equivalent
- Tertiary qualification in an Architectural/Interior design or similar discipline
- AutoCAD & REVIT
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience (retail, or other building types)