Store Planner

Advance-Auto-Parts; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Advance Auto Parts is seeking a Store Planner to develop accurate floor plans for new stores, remodels, and relocations using AutoCAD. You will coordinate with Real Estate, Construction, Visual Merchandising, Inventory Management, and Operations to ensure plans meet prototype standards and project timelines.

The role requires strong AutoCAD skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and experience with project management tools.

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Familiarity with project management systems and document management platforms.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, construction, and merchandising drawings.
• Knowledge of retail floor planning, fixture utilization, space optimization, and prototype standards.
• Understanding of customer shopping behaviors, traffic flow, adjacencies, and merchandising presentation principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to balance operational, inventory, and customer experience requirements.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organization and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships and influence cross-functional partners.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan Preparation and Resource Oversight for store layouts and fixtures.
• Review architectural surveys and coordinate space reallocations for new stores and remodels.
• Analyze operational, inventory, and customer requirements to optimize layouts.
• Prepare preliminary and final layouts using AutoCAD.
• Ensure plans align with prototypes, timelines, and design standards.
• Support field change requests and prototype change processes.
• Collaborate with Real Estate, Design, Inventory, Operations, and external partners.

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Summary:The Store Planner is responsible for developing accurate and effective floor plans that support new store openings, relocations, remodels, expansions, downsizes, and store refresh initiatives across the retail portfolio. This role utilizes AutoCAD, and related planning tools to create and maintain layouts that optimize space utilization, inventory placement, operational efficiency, and the customer shopping experience. The Store Planner partners closely with Real Estate, Construction, Visual, Inventory Management, Operations, and external design partners to ensure plans align with prototype standards, business requirements, and project timelines. This position is accountable for delivering high-quality plans, maintaining project documentation, supporting process improvements, and ensuring consistency, accuracy, and quality throughout the planning and execution phases of store development projects.What will you do?Plan Preparation and Resource Oversight (40%)Review the site architectural survey in the preparation of preliminary layouts for each location utilizing AutoCADCoordinate the reallocation of floor space and development of store fixture plans for new stores, expansions, downsizes and existing store upgrades within the existing store portfolioAdjust plans upon review of architectural and construction surveysAnalysis (10%)Understand and interpret operational and inventory requirements as related to floor planning for inventory upgrades, expansions, commercial resources and downsizes within the existing store portfolio, as well as new stores and relocationsDetermine the most efficient space layout for new and remodel stores based on operational, inventory and customer needsUtilizing AutoCAD in the preparation of preliminary and final layouts for each locationUnderstand interaction and impact of business factors: how adjacencies, sight lines, and in store environment impact customer ease of navigation and salesEffectively use project management software to pull and interpret reportsAnalyze and articulate key differentiators between Advance Auto Parts and other retailersValidate the flow, space design, fixture optimization of all plansProcess (10%)Adhere to project timelines and deliverable milestones.Effectively follow prototypical standards, department guidelines and best practices in the design and preparation of plans.Maintain consistency and accuracy among project deliverables.Understand and adhere to new store and reset store checklist milestones.Assist in field change requests on a project as needed.Coordinate the NSO prototype change process, facilitate cross functional teams in the criteria creation, maintenance, and cost tracking of design changes.Communication and Partner Relationships (15%)Submission of plans to Architectural Designer, Sign Coordinator, Visual Merchandising, Market Availability, Inventory Management, Operations, Commercial PMO Team, and other appropriate teams for review, collaboration, and necessary approvals.Partner with Visual in the development and implementation of prototypical layout options.Coordination with the Store Set-up teams as may be required during store fixturing and merchandising.Communicate effectively and professionally with strategic partners across the organization. Support Advance Auto Parts stores by clearly articulating floor plans accurately and responding to store specific project issues.Coordinate plan revisions and addenda with internal Regional Architectural Designers, External Architects and Construction Managers.Establish and develop cross-functional relationships with (SP&D, Architectural Designers, External Architects, Sign Coordinator, Market Availability, Inventory Management, Real Estate Managers/Directors, Lease/Asset Administration, Risk Management, PMO, Store Set-Up, Construction Managers/Senior Managers, and Visual) teams.Be a vocal, strategic partner to the Real Estate Managers, Construction Managers and Visual teams through team meetings and floor planning process.Quality Assurance (25%)Utilize guidelines effectively with attention to project code requirements.Monitor and manage the quality and accuracy of all plansValidate the flow, space design, fixture optimization of all plansMonitor adherence to prototypical standardsManage the documentation process for as-built project plansManage the documentation process for up-fits and expansion project plansQualifications:Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD.Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.Familiarity with project management systems and document management platforms.Ability to read and interpret architectural, construction, and merchandising drawings.Knowledge of retail floor planning, fixture utilization, space optimization, and prototype standards.Understanding of customer shopping behaviors, traffic flow, adjacencies, and merchandising presentation principles.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to balance operational, inventory, and customer experience requirements.Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.Strong organization and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.Effective written and verbal communication skills.Ability to build collaborative relationships and influence cross-functional partners.Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced retail environment.Certifications, Experience, and Education:Certifications: None requiredExperience: 3-5 years of experience in retail store planning, space planning, planning, architectural design or related field; andEducation: Bachelor’s degree in interior design, architecture, retail merchandising or related field; or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.Location & Work Availability:This position is Hybrid (4 days in office, 1 day remote), based at our corporate headquarters in Raleigh, North Carolina.Benefits Summary:We believe in supporting our Team Members and those they love through comprehensive health & wellness benefits. Learn more here: https://jobs.advanceautoparts.com/us/en/benefitsCompany Overview:Advance Auto Parts, Inc. is a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider that serves both professional installer and do-it-yourself customers. As of January 3, 2026, Advance operated 4,305 stores primarily within the United States, with additional locations in Canada, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The Company also served 809 independently owned Carquest branded stores across these locations in addition to Mexico and various Caribbean islands. Additional information about Advance, including employment opportunities, customer services, and online shopping for parts, accessories and other offerings can be found at www.AdvanceAutoParts.com.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.#LI-EM1We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.California Residents click below for Privacy Notice:https://jobs.advanceautoparts.com/us/en/disclosures