Senior Store Planner

The TJX Companies, Inc.•Marlborough, MA

2d•$71,300 - $89,100•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Store Planner is a highly skilled planning resource within the Store Planning team, supporting the successful execution of new stores, relocations, expansions, remodels, and special projects across all TJX chains. The role provides expertise throughout the project lifecycle, from site evaluation and pre-development planning through final fixture planning and architectural criteria development. The Senior Store Planner manages a diverse portfolio of projects and serves as a technical resource to the broader team. Working with Real Estate, Construction, Store Operations, Design, landlords, architects, and consultants, the planner develops solutions that support business objectives, maintain brand standards, and enable successful project execution. The position independently evaluates sites, recommends planning solutions, determines fixture layouts and space allocation strategies, and resolves routine planning and design issues within established standards.

Requirements

Associate degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Construction Management, or a related field.
Minimum 4 years of experience in retail store planning, architecture, interior design, space planning, design development, or a related field.
Strong understanding of retail store planning, fixture layouts, operational requirements, architectural principles, and construction processes.
Knowledge of building systems, lease requirements, accessibility standards, and applicable building codes.
Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, or equivalent design software.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to build effective cross-functional relationships.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.
Experience supporting retail development projects from site evaluation through final design documentation preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead shell reviews and evaluate sites for new stores, relocations, expansions, remodels, and special projects.
Analyze site conditions, lease requirements, landlord criteria, surveys, and construction constraints to assess feasibility and develop preliminary planning solutions.
Coordinate pre-development planning with Real Estate, Construction, landlords, architects, and consultants.
Identify project risks, opportunities, and design challenges while ensuring alignment with operational requirements and company standards.
Maintain project status updates, planning milestones, and completion forecasts.
Develop site-specific fixture plans and architectural criteria drawings that comply with company standards and construction requirements.
Analyze project data and site constraints to create efficient store layouts that optimize space utilization and support operational needs.
Interpret survey information and collaborate with project stakeholders on planning solutions throughout design and construction.
Apply chain-specific prototypes, fixture standards, and planning guidelines across assigned projects.
Troubleshoot and resolve planning and design issues related to new stores, remodels, relocations, expansions, and special projects.
Drive execution of assigned planning programs and initiatives.
Manage project schedules to ensure deliverables are completed on time and meet quality standards.
Review planning deliverables for accuracy, consistency, and adherence to established standards.
Provide planning expertise, guidance, and problem-solving support to peers and project teams as a technical resource.
Contribute to process improvements, planning standards, and best practices that improve departmental efficiency and consistency.
Partner with Store Planning, Real Estate, Construction, Design, Store Operations, and external project partners to support project success.
Build and maintain productive working relationships with landlords, architects, consultants, and cross-functional stakeholders.
Communicate project status, recommendations, risks, and planning solutions to leadership and project teams.
Independently evaluate sites and recommend planning solutions that support operational, financial, and customer experience objectives.
Determine fixture layouts, department adjacencies, space allocation strategies, and planning approaches within established standards.
Identify project risks and recommend solutions or mitigation strategies.
Resolve routine planning and design issues independently and escalate significant issues as appropriate.