Director, Store Planning, Integration and Implementation

Lead mentor and develop key functional teams of:

Store Planning

• Lead a team of Space Analysts & Stockroom Planning Managers ensuring business safety and merchandising standards are upheld

• Assist with financial return from space (macro store floor plans and micro shelf planograms)

• Maintain a library of store standards fixture signage and design elements

• Communicate store standards to all stakeholders including interior and exterior elements

Store Implementation

• Safeguard financial return through tight cost controls and budgetary measures

• Drive cost controls across all procurement activity associated with store development

• Support the set-up of all new relocated and refresh stores

• Manage all implementation projects via a team of on-site Project Managers; lead third party set up crews/resources

• Ensure that all projects are completed on time within scope budget and to standard with consistent effective communication to relevant stakeholders

• Scope of this role includes budget management of projects up to $0.5M (per project/store)

• Employs sourcing strategies for retail store equipment. Negotiates with identified vendors to secure terms favorable to the company and establishes service level agreements

• Tracks and reports key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.

• Establishes necessary assessments and processes to measure program progress and recommend solutions for business model innovation

Store Integration

• Work closely with cross-functional stakeholders across the business to drive alignment and focus on store priorities

• A key input into the operational playbook and operating model for company-owned store locations in conjunction with Store Operations team

• Work cross-functionally with Store Support resources to ensure seamless integration of all new greenfield ISO buy out and competitor acquisition stores

• Team engagement and leadership while onboarding new employees to GPC ensuring clarity at every step and minimizing any risk of flight / turnover

• Ensure that stores operate efficiently upon transition with all administrative processes adhered to

• Minimize business risk

• Drive top-line sales through marketing and sales team activation

• Ultimately accountable for the financial return of all such transitions

• Cross-functional leadership of synergy identification documentation and ongoing reporting ultimately ensuring that all stakeholders act and ultimately synergies are realized

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration Finance or related field.

• Data Driven: Proven ability to analyze data develop strategies and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

• 5 years experience in business management and/or financial related field

• Demonstrated experience in implementing methodologies as new processes in retail manufacturing and/or distribution environments.

• Excellent interpersonal communication and facilitation skills.

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