Store Planner Job Description
Store planner
provides store level reporting to give us a clear view to our performance by door and aggregated performance by store cluster/region.
Store Planner Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Generates size breaks for all purchase orders
Update and maintain division prototypical drawings and files
Establish store clusters using store performance & attributes to facilitate buy plan, initial store release, and replenishment
Develop Store Proforma assumptions (sales / margins) based on "sister" / comparable store(s) developing all new store opening inventory targets in partnership with merchandising and allocation
Develops project plans with internal and external stake holders on all Store Planning and Design Projects
Ensures thorough communication with all internal and external merchant teams, construction managers, consultants and agencies
Liaise with the Construction Group, Merchant Group and Visual Group Managers to aid the completion of all merchant and capital based projects
Communicate design requirements to General Contractors, Subs, Millworkers, Architects and Engineers
Monitors and facilitates the completion of all projects on a timely basis within budget
Allocate merchandise for departments
Store Planner Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Store Planner
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Education for Store Planner
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the store planner job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Collage Degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Business, Education, Statistics, Finance, Merchandising, Design, Math, Economics
Skills for Store Planner
Desired skills for store planner include:
Computer software
With intermediate to advanced working experience on Excel and Cognos reporting skills
Geographic and store-attribute performance and trends through data analysis and field communication
Retail math
Microsoft Excel
Gross margin
Initial markup
Store cluster concepts
Capacity
Fixture planning
Desired experience for store planner includes:
Knowledge of inventory models and metrics
Understanding of forecasting and replenishment planning tools and systems a plus
Develops project plans with internal and external stake holders on all Store Planning and Design Projects as they relate to the Private Brands / Home Store and Licensed initiatives
Communicate design requirements to General Contractors, Subs, Millworkers, Architects and Engineers and monitors and facilitates the completion of all projects on a timely basis within budget
Liaise with external brand designers during the design and planning stage to understand their needs while maintaining Saks OFF-5th’s best interest
Assist with the design development of the shop concepts and merchandise requirements, and research and select finish materials providing specification for construction
Store Planner Examples
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Store Planner Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of store planner. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for store planner
- Review and analyze all data, Landlord design criteria, LODs, as-builts, surveys, photos, CARS, , to ensure proper development of all preliminary plans
- Troubleshoot challenges that arise during the preliminary drawing phase, and work toward developing creative solutions
- Review construction documents to maintain accuracy of plans in order to reduce change order and construction costs in order to maintain consistency and correctness
- Creates bottoms up sales plans preseason by store and class/department
- Determines store rankings based on bottoms up preseason sales plans
- Partners with all cross functional teams preseason in identifying bottoms up sales opportunities
- Prepare and Manage 2D & 3D store planning presentations of Department projects – preparing photo shop drawings, power point presentations Cad drawings for use in Schematic Design and Design Development internal approvals and in communication of design to outside partners
- Compile and manage information required by the architects and engineers to coordinate construction documents
- Act as a contact person for landlords, architects, and engineers and to maintain an efficient and professional flow of information answering contractors’ field questions when requested by Construction
- Plan and obtain the required landlord approvals for items as storefront designs and floor plans
Qualifications for store planner
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Operations, Retail Management, Business Management (or equivalent work experience) with at least 2 years’ experience in the planning, merchandising function
- Experience working in a team environment working independently with minimal supervision
- To deliver world class retail design on an international scale
- 3-5 years’ experience in Retail Planning, sales forecasting or Allocations
- Makes decisions with limited information but also able to synthesize large quantities of data to
- Attend and be able to represent Store Construction Planning in weekly meetings with other departments to discuss and present answers relating to planning issues
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Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of store planner. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for store planner
- Actively participate in continuing education activities to stay current with Design & Architectural standards, codes, requirements and software updates
- Track and analyze fleet performance to identify key trends / variances to plan and forecast
- Using AutoCAD to design the initial retail floor plans to suit prototypical designed buildings, non-prototypical designed buildings or potential opportunities and the physical space of the warehouse
- Providing architectural recommendations to Real Estate & Construction and architects on building decisions for any element that does not fit current retail strategy
- Designing the Auto Service physical space and service bay counts using current market research, market analysis, liaising with current dealer and analyzing current and future performance metrics of the store
- Designing and validating the Garden Centre physical space for the project prior to Real Estate & Construction approval
- Communicating and handoff to the store planning teams in the form of first draft retail plans, completed warehouse drawings, and information package of decisions made on the project to that point in time
- Using sales metrics, proto design and market analysis to design a productive retail plan
- Investigating process analysis and improvement
- Own the editorial planning document – including new releases, editorial collections and drafting opportunities
Qualifications for store planner
- Proficient in AutoCAD 2014 and/or more recent version and Revit 2014
- Proficient in Photoshop, Power Point, and 3-D imaging for Real Estate building studies
- Proven knowledge and ability in Retail Design Coordination
- Ability to work with mathematical concepts involving complex geometry
- Efficiency with AutoCAD, Adobe Programs, 3D Programs (Sketch-up, 3DS), Revit, Microsoft Suite all required
- Collaborate with Operations, Visual Merchandising, and New Store Development team to create and implement design matrixes that support business requirements
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Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for a store planner. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for store planner
- Manage content selection and scheduling for a number of key studio partners
- Curating and presenting collections to customers in new and innovative ways to drive transactions
- Sell’ the editorial strategy back to the business and create a 12 Month forward plan
- In-depth data tracking, performance and usage behaviour
- Liaise with development teams to ensure customer experience is at the forefront of all UI development
- Analyzes store performance data to create optimal sales floor layouts that best support store sales, improve overall productivity of space and project execution, , enhance the member experience
- Routinely visits SHC format locations, , a variety of competitors to identify best practices that can be incorporated into future initiatives or business unit criteria
- Generate preliminary plans in AutoCad and or Manage outside consulting Architect in the development of preliminary plans consisting of fixture plans, lighting plans and storefront elevations
- Review construction documents to maintain accuracy consistency and correctness of plans
- Troubleshoot challenges that arise during the preliminary drawing phase, and develop creative solutions
Qualifications for store planner
- Ability to plan, organize, and manage schedules for multiple tasks
- Must be flexible to adapt to changing trends of the business and/or ad hoc projects
- General retail experience including store exposure and inventory stocking is a plus
- Strong understanding of time phased forecasting and replenishment systems and parameters (safety stock, lead time, A/B/C classification, review cycle)
- Or similar responsible work that demonstrated the knowledge and ability within operational or merchandising areas of non-appropriated fund or private sector retail management
- Exceptionally strong Auto-cad skills
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Our company is looking to fill the role of store planner. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for store planner
- Partner with Construction Project Managers and direct Architects to develop cost saving measures to resolve budgets to match C.A.R
- Manage external resource partners and consultants to ensure adherence to company standards and expectations
- Provide analysis and recommendations to senior management on key initiatives that relate to store planning and construction
- Coordinate MEP, and structural engineering requirements during the design and construction process
- Review and approve architectural shop drawings and ensure design intent is met and brand integrity is maintained
- Track and manage store specific development timelines and ensure all landlord local and state approvals are secured
- Manage permitting, landmark approvals, zoning codes and project development
- Oversee project development through entire process - apply construction administration alongside construction PM
- Through knowledge and involvement in managing mall and street store projects
- Develop store sales and inventory plans that support the financial plan/budget
Qualifications for store planner
- Experience in store planning field (5+ years)
- Strong working knowledge of architectural drawings and the ability to interpret and recommend
- Exceptionally strong priority setting and time management skills
- Knowledge of CTR
- Strong organisational skills to meet on-going deadlines, managing workloads to meet the requirements of different platforms and devices
- Good communicator, with excellent interpersonal skills, a creative mind and sharp eye for detail
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Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking to fill the role of store planner. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for store planner
- Provide assortment guidance to merchandising by creating/ maintaining store groups and attributes
- Monitor in-season business and re-project sales and inventory monthly
- Identify regional, district &/or store opportunities and risks
- Provide by-store, by-department, inventory deviations (based on historical data and sales trend) to influence depth allocation
- Touch-base quarterly and participate on conference calls (as needed) to drive regional strategy
- Review stores with DM’s prior to Storeset to discuss sales & inventory trends & adjust accordingly
- Partner with the field in hind sighting store performance to capitalize on localized inventory opportunities and maximize sales potential
- Publish daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports in an accurate and timely manner to the ANN team
- Monitor store goal performance including all levers that drive sales (Conversion, DPT, Traffic) and ensure data integrity
- Support field partners with by-store reporting for select stores
Qualifications for store planner
- Communicate with Visual Merchandising as it relates to all marketing and visual aspects of store design and implementation requirements into design prototypes
- Attend Store Planning and Design conferences and conventions to keep current with developments in retail fixtures, services, and solutions
- Minimum of 7 years’ experience in Store Planning, design, and procurement with experience in retail store roll-out execution
- Analytical skills and ability to provide analysis of trends and usage patterns
- A background working in a TV or film environment is preferable but not essential
- Bachelor’s degree in a discipline of the Arts (Architecture, Interior Design)