Store Planner

Beacon Hill; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill is seeking a detail-oriented Space Planner / CAD Specialist in Pleasanton, CA, focused on store planning and retail layouts. You will translate business requirements into efficient layouts, collaborating with construction, store operations, merchandising, and other teams to optimize customer experience and operations.

The role emphasizes strong AutoCAD expertise, data-driven decision-making, and the ability to manage multiple projects while ensuring drawing accuracy and compliance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of practical space planning experience.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD for creating and updating drawings.
• Strong analytical skills to drive space planning decisions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across functions.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with MS Office and Teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Create, modify, and maintain store layouts and floor plans using AutoCAD, including layering, dimensions, annotations, and drawing updates.
• Evaluate proposed retail environments for operational compliance across merchandise flow, stock handling, loss prevention, and operations.
• Analyze store data and space utilization to develop effective space planning solutions.
• Gather and interpret unit-level store data to support planning decisions.
• Maintain project documentation: drawings, revisions, files, and correspondence.
• Collaborate with construction, store operations, merchandising, and other departments through all project phases.

Skills

Space planning

Data analysis

Communication

Organization

Multi-tasking

MS Office

MS Teams

Project collaboration

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Location: Pleasanton, CA (3x onsite Tuesday- Thursday)

Contract Duration: Long term

We are seeking a detail-oriented Space Planner / CAD Specialist to support store planning and retail layout initiatives. This role is ideal for someone with strong AutoCAD expertise, hands-on space planning experience, and the ability to translate business and operational requirements into effective store layouts. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with construction, store operations, merchandising, and cross-functional teams to ensure retail environments are optimized for operational efficiency, customer experience, and compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, modify, and maintain store layouts and floor plans using AutoCAD, including layering, dimensioning, annotations, and drawing updates.
• Evaluate proposed retail environments to ensure operational compliance across areas such as merchandise flow, stock handling, loss prevention, and overall store operations.
• Analyze store-specific data and space utilization metrics to develop effective space planning solutions.
• Gather, summarize, prepare, and interpret unit-level store data to support planning decisions and recommendations.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation, including drawings, revisions, project files, and correspondence.
• Partner with construction, store operations, merchandising, and other internal departments throughout all phases of a project, from planning through completion.
• Support multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and ensuring drawing accuracy.
• Stay current on company systems, software updates, and related technology used to support planning and design activities.
• Provide ongoing support for store layout modifications, remodels, relocations, and new store initiatives.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of practical space planning experience.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, including creating and modifying drawings, layering, adding dimensions, and maintaining drawing standards.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to utilize data to drive space planning and layout decisions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple business functions.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with store remodels, fixture planning, merchandising layouts, and operational workflow considerations.
• Experience working with cross-functional retail teams including construction, merchandising, and store operations.

What We're Looking For

• A highly organized and detail-focused professional who takes ownership of their work.
• Someone who enjoys solving operational and space utilization challenges.
• A team player who can effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• A proactive individual capable of balancing multiple projects while maintaining a high level of accuracy.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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Benefits Information:

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.