Store Planner

Store Planner

Summary:

Supports Savers vision by assisting in the planning, scheduling, of Capital Projects.  Development of process and project manuals.  This job supports the Store Planning & Development department and contributes to the overall success of the Construction/Store Planning/Merchandising/Facility/Store Set-Up teams.

Essential Job Functions:

• Directly responsible for developing and producing Store Planning or Interior Planning floor plans and construction documents with general direction.
• Make specific scope of work and design Calculations.
• Directly responsible for project based quality, schedule and production objectives.
• Manage documentation, communication and QA/QC relative to assigned role A&E discipline.  Review A&E documents for compliance with SPD documents.
• Assist in scope development.  Make recommendations relative to scope of work for Remodels and non-prototypical applications based on age & condition, sales history, and other relevant factual data.
• Assist manager of store planning with project management duties to include creation of project plans, take off’s, vendor order review, communication with SSC leads and operations thru project completion.
• Complete as built surveys
• Assists in developing and implementing planning processes, standards and management tools.  Includes:  Model Schedules, Change Management, Prototype Development, Remodel Surveys, QA/QC, Project Prioritization, CAD Standards, Data Sheets, Data Base, etc.
• Assists in developing and implementing innovation initiatives including: New Merchandise Strategies, Reinventions, Retrofits, Benchmarking, Best of Market Presentations, etc.
• Establish and maintain outstanding communication with Store Planning & Development peers and primary partners in Merchandise and Marketing, Fixture Design, Major Business Initiatives, Construction, Store Set-Up, Real Estate, Architectural and Engineering consultants.
• Pro-actively partner with internal and external teams in order to resolve scheduling conflicts and communicate change that may affect production schedules.
• Directly manage RFI process for assigned projects.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
 

• Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, MS Project, Auto Desk Auto Cad and Outlook
• Working knowledge of architectural, construction and store planning terms.
• Ability to produce floor plans, fixture, electrical, flooring, and lighting layouts with detail.
• Experience with Architectural practices and design standards.
• Ability to do fixture take-offs and write fixture orders.
• Ability to Categorize, File, and build an A&E Library system.
• Working knowledge of store and field operations.
• Demonstrated organization skills
• Demonstrated customer service skills
• Ability to interact with all levels of the organization
• Ability to work independently or as a member of the team
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing
• Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and multi-task with minimal supervision
• Ability to be detailed-oriented
• Ability to work within Savers culture

Minimum Required Education, Training and Experience:

• Bachelor degree or Associate degree in drafting, construction management, computer science, or related field, or a combination of education and experience that would yield the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Prefer: 1 - 2 years’ experience with a 100+ store chain
• Experience with Architectural Firm or Construction Management firm or Developer is a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 50  
• Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word.
• Ability to receive detailed information through verbal communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.
• Ability to receive detailed information visually through written communication (both physical and electronic).

FLSA Status

• Exempt

Tools and Equipment Used:

• Laptop or desktop computer, phone, copy machine, etc.

Travel:

• Travel (50% or less) – could include US and Canada

Work Address:

• Work from Home - Remote
• Bellevue, WA or Boise, ID