Administrative Skills, Benchmarking, CAD (Computer-Aided Design) Software, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Demographics, Merchandising, Microsoft Excel, Operational Support, Operations, Operations Planning, POP (Post Office Protocol), Product Positioning, Project/Program Management, Remodeling, Reporting Skills, Retail, Retail Merchandising, Sales, Salesforce.com, Supplier Optimization
The store planning manager plays a critical role in executing Orgill's core retail development services, encompassing new store designs, expansions, and remodels. This role is a dual-focus position centered on daily store planning operations and comprehensive project communication management. By effectively aligning sales teams, merchandising crews, and independent dealers, this position directly impacts a customers strategic growth, transaction sizes, and overall satisfaction.
Daily Store Planning & Design Support
- Prepare demographic reports, print and bind final store planning presentation documents, and distribute planogram details for upcoming project implementations.
- Learn and utilize Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software to create cohesive, logical department layouts and floor plans.
- Apply knowledge of shopping patterns and product assortments to optimize vendor POP (point of purchase) fixtures, signage, and product placement to
maximize average transaction sizes.
- Act as the primary administrative and operational support bridge for the Sales team, Customer & Retail Services.
Project Management & Communication
- Serve as the central communication hub, managing expectations and timelines seamlessly across customers, sales teams, interdepartmental peers, outside
vendors, and merchandisers.
- Prepare & Review merchandise plans and chosen planograms working with the customer & sales to review for accuracy.
- Utilize finalized planogram lists (FAP's) to build and secure customer approval for Open Stock Orders (OSO), ensuring meticulous item-by-item verification.
- Directly oversee, evaluate, and direct third-party merchandising crews during implementation, focusing on efficiency, professionalism, and high-quality setup
results.
- Document all benchmark dates, key communications, official files, and phone calls within the Salesforce RS Project shared platform.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Job Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- A minimum of 5 years of Retail Hardware and/or merchandising experience is preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred.
- Working knowledge of Google Workspace, Microsoft Excel, Salesforce & CAD.
- Must be willing to travel up to or more than 50% in addition to the Orgill Dealer Market
Supervisory Responsibilities: None.