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Advance Auto Parts · 1 day ago

Sr. Manager Visual Merchandising Operations

Raleigh, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Advance Auto Parts is seeking a Senior Manager Visual Merchandising Operations to lead and optimize their space planning and floor planning processes. This role focuses on enhancing store layouts and product placement to improve customer experience and operational efficiency.

AutomotiveRetail

Responsibilities

Develop and implement strategic space planning and floor planning initiatives

Collaborate with merchandising, marketing, and store operations teams to optimize store layouts

Analyze sales data and customer traffic patterns to inform space allocation decisions

Create and lead training programs to ensure that store teams and key stakeholders effectively utilize space planning tools and best practices

Standardize floor planning and planogram execution processes across the organization

Manage and optimize space planning software (e.g., JDA/Blue Yonder, Apollo, AutoCAD, or other planogram tools) to improve efficiency and decision-making

Partner with IT and vendors to enhance existing store planning technologies and introduce new innovations that drive operational improvements

Utilize data analytics and insights to measure store performance, planogram compliance, and space productivity, making data-driven recommendations for improvement

Serve as the liaison between operations, merchandising, supply chain, real estate, and store teams to ensure a seamless approach to store planning and product placement

Lead continuous improvement initiatives to refine space planning processes, ensuring alignment with evolving business needs

Develop and present strategic recommendations to senior leadership, driving informed decisions on store layouts, product adjacencies, and planogram effectiveness

Qualification

Space planningPlanogram executionData analyticsJDA/Blue YonderLeadership skillsCommunication skillsCross-functional collaborationProject management

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business, Retail Management or a related field

7+ years of experience in space planning, floor planning, or merchandising operations within the automotive aftermarket, retail, or consumer goods industry

Strong knowledge of planogram software, JDA/Blue Yonder

Proficiency in data analytics and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Excel) to analyze store layouts and optimize space productivity

Experience with store fixture planning, signage placement, and category management strategies specific to aftermarket auto parts

Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills to influence teams across the organization

Ability to manage multiple projects, adapt to business changes, and drive process improvements in a fast-paced retail environment