Senior Store Planner I

Sprouts Farmers Market•Phoenix, AZ

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Store Planner 1- MIRC is responsible for managing and maintaining the logistics of receiving and planning of category test sets. Responsible for record keeping and accurate inventory management fixtures merchandise received. Plan and manage the weekly and monthly activity of the facility. Store Planner will also be Responsible for the creative development of floor/fixture plans to drive new store growth, remodels and program rollouts. The Store Planner is responsible to develop conceptual designs for presentations to executives as well as store-specific detailed floor/fixture plans ready to delivery to Architects.

Requirements

High school diploma and 2-3 years of experience in retail schematics, inventory management and/or merchandising.
Understand Schematic software and the ability to provide support and feedback to schematic decisions
Basic computer knowledge and literacy must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
RELEX-Floor and Schematic knowledge
CAD, Bluebeam and Adobe for floor planning
General Receiving skills and inventory management skills
Ability to make basic fixture adjustments
Input Workday fixture orders as needed for the MIRC Center within budget.
Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with other team members
Ability to think critically and use logic and reasoning to identify alternative solutions, approaches, and conclusions to problems
Mobile, able to stand up to 8 hours per day
Able to lift boxes/equipment up to 80 lbs
Basic tool knowledge
Can follow directions to build and install fixtures
Must have valid driver’s license with good driving record
Must be able to work flexible hours depending on company needs

Nice To Haves

Strong understanding of retail and architectural skills to develop an accurate store plan

Responsibilities

Oversees the operations of the MIRC Center
Plans, manages and organizes Test Sets and Test Equipment and evaluates effectiveness to make recommendations for future rollouts.
Coordinate, maintain, communicate merchandise set room schedule. Determine schedule changes as necessarywith Schematics, Format and Merchandising to coordinate events
Creates, develops and implements operations’ process and procedures documents for the MIRC Center
Manages the P&L lines to maintain spending lines to budget. Achieve impact to future store enhancements to achieve IRR of MIRC Center.
Evaluate testing process and make recommendations to stakeholders across the business for improved operations and coordination.
Analyze and make recommendations of test schematics and FF&E test fixtures post rollout
Manage the flow of product in and out of the facility, both food products and fixtures & equipment
Manage flow and coordination of product for test sets.
Manage and recommend MIRC floor plans based on calendar. Update fixture plans to reflect upcoming tests.
Manage Jr. Floor planning functions for specific retail test projects.
Assist in coordinating sales initiatives across the chain. Planning, scheduling, and coordination with 3rd party suppliers
Recommendations for value engineering of fixtures to achieve FF&E savings goals.
Communicate timing and expectations for merchant participants to develop and execute the process and procedures.
Manage working space for cleanliness and safety guidelines
Responsible for managing security and visitor guidelines
Inventory management of all merchandise entering and exiting the warehouse
Develop fixture plans for assigned store projects using AutoCAD, Revit and RELEX Floor planning
Develops “what if” scenarios for feasibility plans for potential remodels or new locations
Ensures proper and efficient use of FF&E (fixtures, fittings, and equipment) within store designs based on strategy and store size
Partners effectively and collaborates with architects, construction, and merchandising teams for space optimization and to drive strategy

Benefits

Competitive pay
Sick time plan that you can use to support you or your immediate families health
Vacation accrual plan
Opportunities for career growth
15% discount for you and one other family member in your household on all purchases made at Sprouts
Flexible schedules
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401(K) Retirement savings plan with a generous company match
Company paid life insurance
Contests and appreciation events throughout the year full of prizes, food and fun!
Bonus based on company and/or individual performance
Affordable benefit coverage, including medical, dental and vision
Health Savings Account with company match
Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
Company paid short-term disability coverage
Paid parental leave for both mothers and fathers
Paid holidays
DailyPay - if you’re hired as an eligible employee, you’ll be able to transfer the money you’ve already earned at no extra cost, and get it the next business day, for free.