Retail Store Planner
Overall Job Summary
This position is responsible for developing and designing accurate interior, exterior, fixture, and merchandise layouts for new, relocation, and remodel stores that are compliant with local, state, and federal laws as well as maintain existing store layouts. The Store Planner will work with architects, general contractors, internal construction, real estate, and merchandising professionals.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Min 5%)
Accountable for development of any new store & merchandising proto@types and maintain a working knowledge of Merchandising and Operational standards in order to continuously improve the design of stores
Manage all proto@types, create and document seasonal layouts, and manage special projects for large test programs, test departments, or new merchandising rollouts which may include development of store specific layouts.
Manage layouts on a monthly basis to ensure alignment with most current fixture, merchandising, and adjacency direction for select stores. Communicate this direction to stores for execution of direction.
Collaborate with real estate and architects as requested to review facilities prior to leases being signed to ensure they meet standards that will allow the store to function efficiently and be merchandised to current standards
Create and maintain all space and merchandising layouts, to ensure maximum use of space and close adherence to the continuously evolving store concepts
Work with Space Planners to modify fixture, space, and merchandising plans, as defined by plan-o-gram assignments for various markets across the company, to accurately reflect products to be replenished
Evaluate floor plan opportunities, challenges and product mix parameters for each store location, develop a final interior and exterior layout for new stores, relocation stores, and remodels that will be used by architects, general contractors, internal construction, real estate professionals, and Set Up Team Leads to achieve Tractor Supply's desired results
Responsible for monitoring construction and real estate schedules, tracking of print production, adjusting print development, prioritizing and implementing modifications, and ensures final distribution both electronically and hard copy to all internal and external parties (including outside consultants) and corresponds with timing required for all parties to complete their tasks for each store
Local and national travel required to capture and develop building and facility schematics, work with general contractors and construction professionals on site, document ADA compliance, fixture information, and more. Laptop provided for these and other job requirements
Create, document and communicate specific fixturing needs on an individual store basis. Balance financial consideration against actual store requirements to best meet the needs of the store in achieving current merchandising standards
Create, document and utilize specific AutoCad attributes relating to fixtures and planograms for use in store specific fixture orders
Accountable for maintaining all site specific facility metrics within the Space Management System's data warehouse
Act as primary representative to assist architects, general contractors, sub-contractors, internal construction, real estate professionals, as well as new Store Set Up Team Leads with resolving any store layout questions or issues
Responsible for field support functions including assisting store team members in plan-o-gram layout issues in all existing stores, based upon evaluation of product mix parameters, store consistency, and work flow
Accountable for completing any special projects as assigned, such as layouts for Spring, Fall, Leader's Meeting, Special Merchandising Initiatives, and any other Special Projects
Required Qualifications
Experience: 3 years related experience. Minimum of 1 year experience in an Auto Cad, new store set-up, retail management, or a plan-o-gram implementation/design environment with proficiency in Auto Cad, Intactix Floor Planning, MS Office, is preferred; General knowledge of ADA Federal regulations and international building codes, as well as knowledge of AIA layering standards.
Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Marketing, or equivalent work experience. Any suitable combination of education and experience will be considered.
Preferred knowledge, skills or abilities
Ability to read and understand architectural and construction drawings with exposure to basic construction methods
Local and national travel
Working Conditions
Normal office working conditions
Physical Requirements
Lifting up to 20 pounds
Sitting
Standing (not walking)
Walking
Kneeling/Stooping/Bending
Reaching overhead
Driving a vehicle
Disclaimer
This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. A team member should perform all duties as assigned by his/ her supervisor.
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