Store Planner

Burlington Coat Factory Whse. Corp.; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Flexible hours

Associate discount

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Burlington Stores, Inc. is seeking a Store Planner to support Remodel and Downsize initiatives by developing feasibility plans, store layouts, and project documentation.

You will collaborate with Real Estate, Construction, Merchandising, and Field teams to ensure layouts align with prototype standards and operational needs, optimizing space productivity and customer flow. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Architecture/Interior Design (or equivalent) and 5-7 years in Store Planning/Retail

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5-7 years of Store Planning / Retail Design experience required
• Demonstrated experience in store remodels, downsizing, and space optimization initiatives
• Experience working in open-store environments and phased construction preferred
• Experience adjusting prototypes to existing store conditions
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD and X-Ref required
• Bluebeam proficiency preferred
• Solid understanding of retail merchandising, fixture planning, and space optimization

Responsibilities

• Oversee remodel and downsize projects from inception to completion; maintain quality control and clear communication through all phases.
• Support phased remodel execution to minimize disruption to open store operations.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
• Coordinate with Architectural Project Manager, Real Estate, Construction, Merchandising, and Field teams to align on scope, layout, and execution.
• Maintain accurate store attributes and planning documentation in systems such as Lucernex and internal databases.
• Ensure consistency, accuracy, and proper record-keeping for all remodel and downsize projects.
• Support continuous improvement of planning documentation standards and processes.

Skills

Store planning

Retail design

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

X-Ref

Job description

Position Overview

The Store Planner supports Burlington’s Remodel and Downsize (Rightsizing) initiatives through the development of feasibility plans, store layouts, and project documentation. This role partners closely with internal and external teams to ensure projects are executed efficiently and align with Burlington’s merchandising strategies, prototype standards, and operational needs. The position plays a key role in optimizing existing store environments to enhance space productivity, operational flow, and the overall customer experience.

A Day in the Life

Project Development: Develop and produce store planning documents including remodel layouts, downsize plans, and fixture reflow plans using AutoCAD and external references Analyze existing store conditions and create optimized layouts that improve adjacencies, customer flow, and selling space productivity Adapt Burlington prototype standards and merchandising strategies to non-prototypical and reduced-footprint environments Make scope of work recommendations based on store-specific conditions, operational needs, and budget guidelines; partner with leadership on exceptions Maintain a strong understanding of all Store Planning processes, standards, and merchandising initiatives and ensure plans remain compliant.

Project Administration

Oversee remodel and downsize projects from inception to completion; maintain quality control and clear communication through all phases Support phased remodel execution to minimize disruption to open store operations Manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize workload to meet deadlines Partner closely with Architectural Project Manager, Real Estate, Construction, Merchandising, and Field teams to align on scope, layout, and execution Coordinate with external architects and vendors to ensure accurate and timely deliverables Communication changes that may impact schedules or store operations.

Data & Document Management

Maintain accurate store attributes and planning documentation in systems such as Lucernex and internal databases Ensure consistency, accuracy, and proper record-keeping for all remodel and downsize projects Support continuous improvement of planning documentation standards and processes.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or related field, or equivalent experience
• 5-7 years of Store Planning / Retail Design experience required
• Demonstrated experience in store remodels, downsizing, and space optimization initiatives
• Experience working in open-store environments and phased construction preferred
• Experience adjusting prototypes to existing store conditions
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD and X-Ref required
• Bluebeam proficiency preferred
• Solid understanding of retail merchandising, fixture planning, and space optimization

Benefits

• You will enjoy competitive wages, flexible hours, and an associate discount.
• Burlington’s benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage including life and disability insurance.
• Full-time associates are also eligible for paid time off, paid holidays and a 401(k) plan.

Burlington Stores, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.

Individual pay decisions will be based on a variety of factors, such as but not limited to, qualifications, education, job-related skills, relevant experience, and geographic location.

Compensation Range: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00

Come join our team. You’re going to like it here! You will enjoy competitive wages, flexible hours, and an associate discount. Burlington’s benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage including life and disability insurance. Full-time associates are also eligible for paid time off, paid holidays and a 401(k) plan. We are a rapidly growing brand and provide a variety of training and development opportunities so our associates can grow with us. Our teams work hard and have fun together! Burlington associates make a difference in the lives of customers, colleagues, and the communities where we live and work every day.

Visit BurlingtonStores.Jobs for a full listing of our available jobs.