Hybrid Senior Merch Ops Lead: Process & Data

Advance-Auto-Parts; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Advance Auto Parts in Raleigh, NC seeks a Senior Merchandising Operations Specialist to lead process and system improvements across merchandising platforms. You will mentor teammates, partner with IT, and drive large-scale initiatives.

The role emphasizes data stewardship, cross-functional collaboration, and timely execution of vendor onboarding, plan-o-grams, and audits to ensure data quality and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in merchandising operations, data management, or related roles.
• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft 365.
• Experience with PMM (Blue Yonder), MMT, PIM, Ad Control, and Power BI.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Identify gaps in enterprise processes and lead improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with IT and business teams to implement changes.
• Create and maintain process documentation and flowcharts.
• Train team members on new processes and updates.
• Support large-scale initiatives like plan-o-grams, vendor onboarding, and testing.
• Monitor data accuracy and integrity across merchandising systems.
• Audit and maintain data quality across merchandising tools.
• Assist with SKU setup, Ad Control data entry, and Vendor Funding Form execution.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Tools

PMM (Blue Yonder)

MMT

PIM

Ad Control

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft 365

Job description

Advance Auto Parts in Raleigh, NC seeks a Senior Merchandising Operations Specialist to lead process and system improvements across merchandising platforms. You will mentor teammates, partner with IT, and drive large-scale initiatives.

The role emphasizes data stewardship, cross-functional collaboration, and timely execution of vendor onboarding, plan-o-grams, and audits to ensure data quality and operational efficiency.