Planogram Lead

TruX Retail Partner • Carlisle, PA

1d • $55,000 - $60,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Planogram Lead provides technical and team leadership for Planogram Specialist I and II, overseeing team priorities and evaluating complex merchandising requirements to develop accurate, executable planograms aligned with merchandising strategies, retail standards, and client programs. The role monitors project outcomes and provides technical direction to support consistent execution across assigned categories and programs.

As the team’s primary technical resource, the Planogram Lead coaches team members, reinforces established processes, resolves technical issues, and identifies opportunities to improve performance. The role interprets complex client and retailer requirements, evaluates alternative technical approaches, and recommends solutions that support business objectives, operational effectiveness, and client outcomes. The Planogram Lead partners with the Space Planning Program Manager and collaborates with the Planogram Senior Lead and cross-functional stakeholders to maintain alignment with functional standards and program priorities.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in planogram development, retail merchandising, space planning, or a related field.
• Advanced working knowledge of planogram development processes, retail merchandising principles, and relevant software platforms.
• Ability to evaluate complex merchandising scenarios, make independent technical recommendations, and assess operational and client implications of alternative solutions.
• Experience troubleshooting complex technical issues and interpreting merchandising requirements.
• Experience coordinating multiple projects and meeting established timelines.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to guide peers and support cross-functional execution.
• Advanced technical proficiency in planogram development and maintenance.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify and resolve complex merchandising or data discrepancies.
• Ability to prioritize workloads, coordinate deliverables, and communicate risks effectively.
• Strong coaching, mentoring, and peer leadership capabilities.
• Understanding of retail merchandising strategies, product placement, assortment requirements, and store execution standards.
• Ability to interpret client direction and translate requirements into accurate, executable planograms.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, planogram software, reporting tools, and related applications.
• Ability to work independently while supporting team performance and shared accountability.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive client and business information.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of experience providing team leadership, mentoring, technical guidance, or workload coordination.
• Associate or bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent relevant professional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day work of Planogram Specialist I and II, setting priorities, coordinating assignments, monitoring progress, and balancing workloads to meet client commitments and departmental objectives.
• Coach and develop team members through feedback, technical guidance, training, and ongoing performance support; participate in performance evaluations and provide input on development, advancement, and other personnel decisions as assigned.
• Evaluate merchandising requirements, assortment strategies, retailer specifications, and client objectives to determine planogram development approaches and recommend solutions that balance merchandising performance, space utilization, operational feasibility, and execution requirements.
• Interpret complex requirements, evaluate alternative technical approaches, resolve significant planogram challenges, and determine corrective actions within delegated authority.
• Provide technical oversight of planogram deliverables for accuracy, completeness, merchandising alignment, product placement, and execution readiness; prioritize resolution of significant discrepancies and recurring technical issues.
• Advise the Space Planning Program Manager, Category Management, Retail Partners, and other stakeholders by evaluating alternatives, communicating risks, and recommending solutions to complex merchandising and execution challenges.
• Analyze quality trends, recurring errors, rework, productivity data, and program feedback to identify root causes and recommend improvements to technical standards, workflows, quality controls, and delivery performance.
• Establish and reinforce technical guidance, documentation, version control, and standardized practices.
• Support onboarding, cross-training, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement to strengthen team capabilities, consistency, and scalability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed