Grocery Store Design & Equipment Planner

Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. (AWG); Kansas City (KS); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. (AWG) is seeking a Store Planner to design grocery store layouts and coordinate construction across projects in the Kansas City region. You will work with architects, engineers and vendors to develop complete working drawings and manage equipment installation.

The role emphasizes CAD proficiency, floor plan development and strong vendor/retail collaboration, with travel up to 50% and a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Design experience for grocery store development and equipment planning.
• Knowledge of CAD-based working drawings and specs.
• Ability to review construction documents for accuracy.
• Experience with construction management techniques and site visits.

Responsibilities

• Meet retailers to design fixture layouts and quote equipment.
• Coordinate installation and construction with architects/ engineers.
• Develop preliminary site plans and manage schedules and budgets.
• Provide direction to Store Engineers and manage departmental processes.

Skills

CAD proficiency

Floor plan design

Project coordination

Vendor coordination

Architectural & engineering liaison

Detail orientation

Education

High school diploma

College degree or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. (AWG) is seeking a Store Planner to design grocery store layouts and coordinate construction across projects in the Kansas City region. You will work with architects, engineers and vendors to develop complete working drawings and manage equipment installation.

The role emphasizes CAD proficiency, floor plan development and strong vendor/retail collaboration, with travel up to 50% and a hybrid work model.