Job Description
Job Summary:
The Visual
Store Planner
role
is responsible for
partnering with the Planogram, Category
M
anagement
and
Inve
ntory teams to oversee item eligibility and deployment to stores
for assigned categories
. This role acts as a
liaison
to the store teams to ensure we have the right assortment in place to say yes to our customers and grow sales in the Front Room.
What will you do?
Provide planogram specific reporting needs to category management during the line review process, including but not limited
to:
adjacencies, heatmaps, and space productivity based on sales
Partner with Real Estate on
NSO
, Remodel, and Relocation projects, leading conversations around space optimization and merchandising guidelines
Conduct w
eekly audits
to
determin
e
store eligibility is correct
; manage controls to ensure correct inventory distribution
Manage and resolve
ServiceNow
ticket
requests & inquiries
to support
company owned
stores
Validate
planogram (POG)
and
promotional off shelf placement
eligibility and deployment according to Planning Calendar
Monitor &
validate
execution of disposition plans for
non
go
forward
SKUs
as part of planogram reset
Responsible for conversion
and management
of store specific POGs, including sales reviews &
life cycle changes
Participate in
cross functional meetings
& weekly planner touch bases to connect with merchandising and inventory partners
to
h
ighlight
and escalate
issues, share
and/or
receive updates
to business strategy
Assist
in early store resets of planogram updates to
identify
potential gaps in new
SKU
inventory
Qualifications
JDA/Blue Yonder experience strongly preferred
Proficient in MS Office software including Excel
and
Access
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage with various audiences
Demonstrated ability to
leverage
critical thinking and problem solve using large data sets
Top 5 Required Technical Skills:
Visual
Merchandising:
Acumen in
optimizing
the presentation of products and services to create a pleasing customer, while maximizing profitability.
Merchandising Strategies:
Understanding of
merchandising strategies and techniques used to increase sales, such as product placement, fixture usage, promotions, advertising, and competitive pricing.
Planogram Creation:
Experience creating product planograms using visual merchandising software, ensuring accuracy in product SKUs, inventory
required
, fixtures needed, and product placement, while considering
shopability
and profitability
.
Detail-Oriented:
Ability to complete tasks while paying attention to all areas involved, no matter how small, ensuring thorough and
accurate
execution.
Business Acumen:
Understanding how a business
operates
, including financial literacy, how an organization makes money, organizational knowledge, and
short and long term
growth strategies.
Top 5 Required Leadership Skills:
Ownership:
Sense opportunities and obstacles that create barriers to results
Self-Development:
View weaknesses as an opportunity to learn and grow; Actively work to improve weaknesses
Innovate:
Analyze advantages and disadvantages to
new ideas
Influence Others:
Can compromise (win concessions) without damaging relationships
Collaborate:
Prioritize business relationships beyond your team to gather differing perspectives and
information, and
work together; Recognize potential impacts of choices upstream, downstream, and across teams.
Certifications, Experience, and Education:
Certifications: None
Experience: 2-4 years of
of
retail and/or project management experience
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Business
, Marketing,
Merchandising
or related field; or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
Company Overview:
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. is a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider that serves both professional installers and do-it-yourself customers. Advance operates 4,500+ stores and distribution centers in the United States, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The Company also serves independently owned CarQuest branded stores across these locations in addition to Mexico and various Caribbean Islands. When you join our team, you become one of 60,000 knowledgeable and experienced Team Members who are committed to providing outstanding customer service to our customers, communities, and each other every day.
Location & Work Availability:
This position is 4 days in office, 1 day remote per week, based at our corporate headquarters in Raleigh, North Carolina (North Hills)
Benefits Summary:
We believe in supporting our Team Members and those they love through comprehensive health & wellness benefits. Learn more here: https://jobs.advanceautoparts.com/us/en/benefits
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
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