Visual Space Planner

Advance-Auto-Parts; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Advance Auto Parts in Raleigh, NC seeks a Visual Store Planner to partner with planogram, category management, and inventory teams to ensure the right assortment and successful deployment to stores.

This role focuses on planogram accuracy, space optimization, and continuous improvement through data-driven reviews and cross-functional collaboration.

If you excel at merchandising, data analysis, and coordinating store projects, join our team at our Raleigh headquarters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Merchandising or related field.
• 2–4 years of retail and/or project management experience.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide planogram reporting such as adjacencies, heatmaps, and space productivity.
• Partner with Real Estate on NSO, Remodel, and Relocation projects for space optimization.
• Conduct weekly audits to ensure correct store eligibility and inventory distribution.
• Manage ServiceNow tickets for store support.
• Validate planograms and promotional off-shelf placements per calendar.
• Monitor disposition plans for non go-forward SKUs during planogram resets.
• Convert and manage store-specific planograms including sales reviews.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings with merchandising and inventory teams.

Skills

Visual Merchandising

Merchandising Strategies

Planogram Creation

Detail-Oriented

Business Acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Merchandising or related field

Tools

JDA/Blue Yonder

Excel

Access

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Summary:The Visual Store Planner role is responsible for partnering with the Planogram, Category Management and Inventory teams to oversee item eligibility and deployment to stores for assigned categories. This role acts as a liaison to the store teams to ensure we have the right assortment in place to say yes to our customers and grow sales in the Front Room.What will you do?Provide planogram specific reporting needs to category management during the line review process, including but not limited to: adjacencies, heatmaps, and space productivity based on salesPartner with Real Estate on NSO, Remodel, and Relocation projects, leading conversations around space optimization and merchandising guidelinesConduct weekly audits to determine store eligibility is correct; manage controls to ensure correct inventory distributionManage and resolve ServiceNow ticket requests & inquiries to support company owned storesValidate planogram (POG) and promotional off shelf placement eligibility and deployment according to Planning CalendarMonitor & validate execution of disposition plans for non go forward SKUs as part of planogram resetResponsible for conversion and management of store specific POGs, including sales reviews & life cycle changesParticipate in cross functional meetings & weekly planner touch bases to connect with merchandising and inventory partners to highlight and escalate issues, share and/or receive updates to business strategyAssist in early store resets of planogram updates to identify potential gaps in new SKU inventoryQualificationsJDA/Blue Yonder experience strongly preferredProficient in MS Office software including Excel and AccessExcellent organizational and time management skillsStrong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage with various audiencesDemonstrated ability to leverage critical thinking and problem solve using large data setsTop 5 Required Technical Skills:Visual Merchandising: Acumen in optimizing the presentation of products and services to create a pleasing customer, while maximizing profitability.Merchandising Strategies: Understanding of merchandising strategies and techniques used to increase sales, such as product placement, fixture usage, promotions, advertising, and competitive pricing.Planogram Creation: Experience creating product planograms using visual merchandising software, ensuring accuracy in product SKUs, inventory required, fixtures needed, and product placement, while considering shopability and profitability.Detail-Oriented: Ability to complete tasks while paying attention to all areas involved, no matter how small, ensuring thorough and accurate execution.Business Acumen: Understanding how a business operates, including financial literacy, how an organization makes money, organizational knowledge, and short and long term growth strategies.Top 5 Required Leadership Skills:Ownership: Sense opportunities and obstacles that create barriers to resultsSelf-Development: View weaknesses as an opportunity to learn and grow; Actively work to improve weaknessesInnovate: Analyze advantages and disadvantages to new ideasInfluence Others: Can compromise (win concessions) without damaging relationshipsCollaborate: Prioritize business relationships beyond your team to gather differing perspectives and information, and work together; Recognize potential impacts of choices upstream, downstream, and across teams.Certifications, Experience, and Education:Certifications: NoneExperience: 2-4 years of of retail and/or project management experienceEducation: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Merchandising or related field; or equivalent combination of education and/or experienceCompany Overview:Advance Auto Parts, Inc. is a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider that serves both professional installers and do-it-yourself customers. Advance operates 4,500+ stores and distribution centers in the United States, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The Company also serves independently owned CarQuest branded stores across these locations in addition to Mexico and various Caribbean Islands. When you join our team, you become one of 60,000 knowledgeable and experienced Team Members who are committed to providing outstanding customer service to our customers, communities, and each other every day.Location & Work Availability:This position is 4 days in office, 1 day remote per week, based at our corporate headquarters in Raleigh, North Carolina (North Hills)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/benefitsWe 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