Space Optimization Manager Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Job Summary:

The VisualStore Plannerroleis responsible forpartnering with the Planogram, CategoryManagementandInventory teams to oversee item eligibility and deployment to storesfor assigned categories. This role acts as aliaisonto 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 limitedto:adjacencies, heatmaps, and space productivity based on sales

• Partner with Real Estate onNSO, Remodel, and Relocation projects, leading conversations around space optimization and merchandising guidelines

• Conduct weekly auditstodeterminestore eligibility is correct; manage controls to ensure correct inventory distribution

• Manage and resolveServiceNowticketrequests & inquiriesto supportcompany ownedstores

• Validateplanogram (POG)andpromotional off shelf placementeligibility and deployment according to Planning Calendar

• Monitor &validateexecution of disposition plans fornongoforwardSKUsas part of planogram reset

• Responsible for conversionand managementof store specific POGs, including sales reviews &life cycle changes

• Participate incross functional meetings& weekly planner touch bases to connect with merchandising and inventory partnerstohighlightand escalateissues, shareand/orreceive updatesto business strategy

• Assistin early store resets of planogram updates toidentifypotential gaps in newSKUinventory

Qualifications

• JDA/Blue Yonder experience strongly preferred

• Proficient in MS Office software including ExcelandAccess

• Excellent organizational and time management skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage with various audiences

• Demonstrated ability toleveragecritical thinking and problem solve using large data sets

Top 5 Required Technical Skills:

• VisualMerchandising: Acumen inoptimizingthe presentation of products and services to create a pleasing customer, while maximizing profitability.

• Merchandising Strategies:Understanding ofmerchandising 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, inventoryrequired, fixtures needed, and product placement, while consideringshopabilityand profitability.

• Detail-Oriented:Ability to complete tasks while paying attention to all areas involved, no matter how small, ensuring thorough andaccurateexecution.

• Business Acumen:Understanding how a businessoperates, including financial literacy, how an organization makes money, organizational knowledge, andshort and long termgrowth 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 tonew ideas

• Influence Others:Can compromise (win concessions) without damaging relationships

• Collaborate:Prioritize business relationships beyond your team to gather differing perspectives andinformation, andwork together; Recognize potential impacts of choices upstream, downstream, and across teams.

Certifications, Experience, and Education:

• Certifications: None

• Experience: 2-4 years ofofretail and/or project management experience

• Education:Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing,Merchandisingor 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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