Store Planning Specialist
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Position at Wild Fork Foods
Store Planning Specialist
The Store Planning Specialist leads the endtoend execution of new store openings remodels and major store initiatives across the US and Canada. This role is responsible for ensuring all preopening opening and postopening activities are completed accurately on time and in alignment with Wild Fork standards.
Working crossfunctionally with Construction IT Asset Protection Marketing Procurement Supply Chain eCommerce Training and Field Operations the Store Planning Specialist acts as the primary owner of store readiness and operational handoff. This position requires strong project management skills clear communication and the ability to lead teams through complex fastpaced store launches.
This position reports to the Operations Support Manager.
At Wild Fork we are guided by our core values of Determination Simplicity Availability Humility Sincerity Discipline and Ownership. The ideal candidate is a culture ambassador who leads by example and supports the companys mission vision and continued growth.
Essential Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Lead all aspects of assigned store projects from construction handoff through postopening stabilization
- Own the operational transition from Construction to Operations ensuring readiness across all functional areas
- Coordinate and follow up on execution and delivery from internal teams and external vendors
- Lead store readiness activities including:
- Punch lists and operational checklists
- Store setup cleanliness fixture placement and supply readiness
- Backofhouse and customerfacing area readiness
- Coordinate and lead store training efforts including:
- POS SAP product knowledge eCommerce HR safety and emergency protocols
- Ensure inventory readiness including:
- Preopen inventory planning
- Cycle counts
- Maintaining target instock levels (97%)
- Oversee planogram execution in-store and freezer areas
- Verify completion of all required inspections permits and licenses prior to opening
- Identify document and communicate project risks issues and corrective actions to leadership
- Deliver clear and timely project status updates to stakeholders and executive leadership including key milestones such as possession date preopening grand opening and postopening
- Oversee and coordinate regional floating team members supporting store projects
- Leverage Store Support Leaders (SSLs) to support preopening and readiness tasks
- Process improvement & standardization of store opening playbooks
- Postopening performance reviews & lessons learned
- KPI tracking for opening readiness delays or cost variances
- Support for new formats pilots or operational innovation
- Travel up to 80% including weekends and store operating hours as required
- Perform additional duties as needed to support store operations and company growth
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Business Management or related field preferred
- 4 years of experience in retail hospitality restaurant operations or project management
- Experience supporting store openings remodels or largescale projects preferred
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Excel Teams Outlook); familiarity with Smartsheet a plus
- Exposure to construction or store buildout processes preferred
- Strong organizational problemsolving and analytical skills
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to present updates to diverse stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to manage timelines priorities and budgets
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and extended hours during openings
- Culture ambassador who leads with integrity respect ownership and teamwork
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About Company
JBS Foods is a leading global food company, with operations in the United States, Australia, Canada, Europe, Mexico, New Zealand and the UK.
