Sr. Merchandising Specialist

Advance Auto Parts•Raleigh, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior Merchandising Operations Specialist, you will provide leadership and expertise to merchandising partners and stakeholders. This role focuses on improving enterprise systems and processes, preventing delays, supporting large-scale initiatives, and mentoring team members.

Requirements

Experience: 3+ years in merchandising operations, data management, or related roles. Experience leading process improvement initiatives and cross-functional projects.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft 365 applications. Experience with PMM (Blue Yonder), MMT, PIM, Ad Control, and Power BI.
Soft Skills: Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively. Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.

Responsibilities

Process & System Improvements Identify gaps in enterprise processes and systems; lead initiatives to resolve issues. Collaborate with IT and business teams to implement improvements. Communicate effectively with stakeholders and provide executive-level updates.
Documentation & Process Development Create and maintain process documentation and flowcharts. Coordinate reviews and updates to ensure alignment and efficiency. Train team members on new or updated processes.
Large-Scale Initiative Support Represent Merch Ops in initiatives such as new plan-o-grams, vendor onboarding, vendor flips, and test drives. Provide subject matter expertise and ensure adherence to timelines. Communicate clearly and concisely with leadership and cross-functional teams.
Data Stewardship Monitor merchandising data accuracy and integrity. Communicate anomalies and support resolution efforts.
Ad Hoc Merch Ops Duties Assist with SKU setup, Ad Control data entry, and Vendor Funding Form execution. Perform audits and maintain data quality across merchandising systems.