Store Setup Lead

Advance Auto Parts•North Little Rock, AR

About The Position

Store Setup Team Leads assist supervisors and other leads with merchandising new, remodeled, and relocated Advance Auto Parts stores. Each lead is responsible for a portion of the project plan and leads a local team or contracted support staff in completing that segment so the store is ready to open. A Store Setup team consists of one Supervisor and three SSU Leads reporting to the Supervisor. The role includes leading and training team members, coordinating merchandising and setup work, verifying plan-o-grams, documenting policy or procedure noncompliance, and reconciling travel and business expenses. The position requires extensive travel, often involving stays away from home for 8 to 12 days at a time.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, plus 2–4 years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers, outsourced representatives, or employees.
Valid driver's license and legal eligibility to rent vehicles.
Willingness to become certified as a forklift operator.
Willingness and ability to travel as the store schedule requires, including being away from home for 8 to 12 days at a time.
Ability to perform the essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
Regular ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; frequent ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; occasional ability to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

Co-lead local Advance Auto Parts retail team members and contracted support in setting up portions of Advance Auto Parts, Carquest, or acquired-company stores and branches to company and department standards.
Train local team members and contract support in merchandising techniques and help direct their day-to-day assignments.
Build gondolas and backroom storage shelving according to floor plans.
Direct all work related to the assigned segment of the project.
Document in writing any employee noncompliance with company policy or procedure within 48 hours and notify the Store Setup Supervisor.
Travel as required, with travel expected 80–100% of the time.
Reconcile travel and business-related expenses.
Assist with the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of 2–10 internal or outsourced team members.
Carry out supervisory responsibilities consistent with organizational policies and applicable laws, including interviewing, hiring, training, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, and resolving complaints and problems.
Set a positive, professional example and promote proper work ethics among team members and operations personnel.
Lead comfortably in a matrixed environment.
Verify that plan-o-grams are correct, current, and built to plan, including signage, display racks, and specialty display items; report errors to the plan-o-gram department and correct them on site.
Keep expenses to a minimum in accordance with department and company guidelines, including motel, travel, meals, tools, supplies, and payroll.
Comply with company policies and procedures and follow security and safety practices.