Senior Visual Space Planner - Planograms & Merchandising

Advance-Auto-Parts; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Advance Auto Parts in Raleigh, NC seeks a Sr. Visual Space Planner to lead space planning strategies and planogram creation, partnering with Category Management and cross-functional teams to drive incremental sales and gross margin.

The role requires expertise in system-based planogram creation, data analysis, and floorplan implementation to maximize efficiency and inventory replenishment. Hybrid in-office/remote flexibility is offered.

Qualifications

• Advanced skills in MS Office including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access.
• Strong SQL/Blue Yonder experience for data extraction and reporting.
• Experience with AutoCAD/space management and planogram mapping.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Demonstrated leadership in retail projects and space planning initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Category Management to analyze space during line reviews and create planograms.
• Identify macro-level space optimization opportunities and lead changes with IOM/Real Estate partners.
• Use SQL and Excel to pull and interpret reports for decision-making.
• Communicate objectives and strategies with merchandising and field partners.
• Support stores with floorplan needs and respond to requests within 24–48 hours.

Skills

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Verbal communication

Written communication

Leadership

Data analysis

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Merchandising, Design or related field

Tools

Blue Yonder

SQL

AutoCAD

Space Management

Job description

Advance Auto Parts in Raleigh, NC seeks a Sr. Visual Space Planner to lead space planning strategies and planogram creation, partnering with Category Management and cross-functional teams to drive incremental sales and gross margin.

The role requires expertise in system-based planogram creation, data analysis, and floorplan implementation to maximize efficiency and inventory replenishment. Hybrid in-office/remote flexibility is offered.