Planogram Specialist II

TruX Retail Partner; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

TruX Retail Partner in Salisbury, NC is seeking a Planogram Specialist II to develop planogram solutions for client programs and categories. You will analyze objectives, interpret retailer specs, and recommend space utilization and product placement strategies.

As an experienced contributor, you will guide complex revisions, collaborate with category teams and stakeholders, and support program quality and continuous improvement, with potential advancement to a lead role.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in planogram development, retail merchandising, space planning, or a related field.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent relevant professional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of planogram development processes and relevant merchandising software.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate complex planogram requirements, compare alternative solutions, and make sound technical recommendations with limited day-to-day direction.
• Understanding of retail merchandising principles, product placement, assortment requirements, and shelf-space utilization.
• Experience managing revisions, interpreting requirements, and resolving routine development issues.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated interest in continued technical development and potential progression into a lead role.

Responsibilities

• Analyze client objectives, retailer specifications, assortment requirements, and merchandising constraints to develop and recommend planogram solutions that address complex or nonroutine business requirements.
• Evaluate alternative product placement, shelf-space allocation, capacity, spacing, and merchandising approaches, using technical analysis and business judgment to recommend appropriate solutions.
• Interpret complex requirements and determine appropriate technical approaches within assigned decision-making authority, seeking approval when decisions exceed established authority or materially change client direction.
• Assess the operational implications of proposed planogram changes, including execution feasibility, merchandising consistency, product placement, and potential downstream revisions; communicate significant risks and recommendations to relevant stakeholders.
• Investigate complex discrepancies involving product data, dimensions, shelf capacity, assortment requirements, and retailer specifications; evaluate potential resolutions and recommend corrective action.
• Evaluate proposed revisions and stakeholder feedback to determine their impact on planogram integrity, project requirements, execution readiness, and established merchandising objectives.
• Analyze recurring quality issues, inefficiencies, and technical limitations to identify root causes and recommend improvements to development practices, quality controls, and operating workflows.
• Manage the technical approach and priorities for assigned complex projects, communicate recommendations and trade-offs to stakeholders, and share technical knowledge with peers to support program quality and continuous improvement.

Skills

Planogram development

Retail merchandising

Space planning

Data interpretation

Communication

Project management

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred

Equivalent relevant professional experience

Tools

Planogram software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary II

The Planogram Specialist II evaluates and develops planogram solutions for assigned categories and client programs, applying advanced technical knowledge and business judgment to address complex merchandising requirements. This role assesses alternative approaches, interprets retailer and client specifications, and recommends solutions that balance merchandising strategy, space utilization, product assortment, and in-store execution requirements.

The Planogram Specialist II serves as an experienced individual contributor who consistently delivers quality work, resolves routine development challenges, and collaborates effectively with category teams and internal stakeholders. This role takes ownership of complex assignments, evaluates the implications of proposed changes, and provides technical recommendations that support program outcomes, quality, and operational effectiveness. This role may assist with peer support, process improvement, and knowledge sharing while continuing to build the technical and leadership capabilities needed for potential advancement to a lead role.

Essential Functions

• Analyze client objectives, retailer specifications, assortment requirements, and merchandising constraints to develop and recommend planogram solutions that address complex or nonroutine business requirements.

• Evaluate alternative product placement, shelf-space allocation, capacity, spacing, and merchandising approaches, using technical analysis and business judgment to recommend appropriate solutions.

• Interpret complex requirements and determine appropriate technical approaches within assigned decision-making authority, seeking approval when decisions exceed established authority or materially change client direction.

• Assess the operational implications of proposed planogram changes, including execution feasibility, merchandising consistency, product placement, and potential downstream revisions; communicate significant risks and recommendations to relevant stakeholders.

• Investigate complex discrepancies involving product data, dimensions, shelf capacity, assortment requirements, and retailer specifications; evaluate potential resolutions and recommend corrective action.

• Evaluate proposed revisions and stakeholder feedback to determine their impact on planogram integrity, project requirements, execution readiness, and established merchandising objectives.

• Analyze recurring quality issues, inefficiencies, and technical limitations to identify root causes and recommend improvements to development practices, quality controls, and operating workflows.

• Manage the technical approach and priorities for assigned complex projects, communicate recommendations and trade-offs to stakeholders, and share technical knowledge with peers to support program quality and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in planogram development, retail merchandising, space planning, or a related field.

• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent relevant professional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Demonstrated working knowledge of planogram development processes and relevant merchandising software.

• Demonstrated ability to evaluate complex planogram requirements, compare alternative solutions, and make sound technical recommendations with limited day-to-day direction.

• Understanding of retail merchandising principles, product placement, assortment requirements, and shelf-space utilization.

• Experience managing revisions, interpreting requirements, and resolving routine development issues.

• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

• Demonstrated interest in continued technical development and potential progression into a lead role.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong proficiency in planogram creation, maintenance, and quality review.

• Ability to interpret merchandising direction, product data, dimensions, and retailer requirements.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate, executable deliverables.

• Ability to manage assigned projects independently while recognizing when guidance or escalation is needed.

• Effective problem-solving and time-management skills.

• Ability to communicate professionally with peers, leads, and cross-functional stakeholders.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, planogram software, and related tools.

• Willingness to share knowledge, assist peers, and participate in continuous improvement.

• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and maintain productivity in a deadline-driven environment.

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.

• Ability to travel to client meetings, corporate offices, retail locations, and program operations across assigned markets.

• Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds may be required.

Work Environment

• Primarily office-based, with regular collaboration across corporate teams, field operations, and client locations.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

TruX Retail Partner is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties at any time in accordance with business needs. Nothing in this job description should be interpreted as creating an employment contract. Employment is at-will, where permitted by law.