Senior Store Planner

Eight decades ago, we were founded not by businesspeople or investors, but by a community of 23 friends connected by the shared belief that a life outdoors is a life well lived. Together, they formed a co-op around the purpose that guides us to this day – to inspire and enable life outside for everyone.

About the role

This job contributes to REI’s success by leading the store planning design activities that promote company identity, enhance the REI brand, and improve operations for our store teams. This role is responsible for delivering high-quality fixture plans that execute store design brand standards and ideal customer experience for our stores. Additional responsibilities include leading all aspects of the store planning process, cross-collaboration on a variety of new and existing retail store projects, and ensuring a compelling customer experience in REI retail stores. The Sr Store Planner balances multiple projects and programs simultaneously while modeling and acting in accordance with REI’s guiding values and mission.

Responsibilities

• Manage the store planning scope, activities, and schedule of a project.
• Coordinate the development of the Department Plan and Fixture Plan with the Concept, Visual Merchandising, and Architecture teams to deliver a cohesive customer experience.
• Collaborate with the Assortment Planning team to ensure the Fixture Plan implements the assigned assortments while maximizing selling space.
• Deliver a high-quality Fixture Plan that adheres to adjacency guidelines, category management, space allocation, and accessibility requirements.
• Implement store planning program requirements into the Fixture Plans for our fleet of stores.
• Provide the Construction Procurement Team with accurate data to forecast budgets and procure fixtures.
• Document and maintain the fixture block library through coordination with fixture shop drawings.
• Implement category management blocks through coordination and alignment with the Concept, Assortment Planning, and Visual Merchandising teams.
• Inform schedules and timelines with project teams and effectively communicate dates to meet all established deadlines.
• Document and maintain the square footage data for the fleet of stores.
• Support during the Fixture and Visual Merchandising install phases.
• Collaborate with the Concept Design team to translate and execute new concepts.
• Provide guidance and support to define team processes and procedures.
• Provide decision support for the Manager of Store Planning and advise the leadership team on business impacts.
• Conduct store visits to audit the implementation of standards and develop new ones as needed.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to Store Planner II team members.

Requirements

• 8+ years of store design experience in a complex retail environment.
• Experience with space planning as it relates to retail.
• Store Design, Visual presentation, or Merchandising experience.
• Fluency in Revit is essential; proficiency in other design software including SketchUp, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Adobe Creative Suite, and Figma.
• Ability to establish and apply store planning standards in a variety of store formats.
• Project management skills including measurement, reporting, and financial analysis.
• Ability to create and maintain process systems, documentation, and support tools.
• Demonstrated skills in relevant software for effective management and tracking of projects, such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) and Smartsheet.
• Advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within a field or recognized body of formal knowledge, including complex design problems, new project types, and aligning design with budget.
• Flexibility in viewpoints and positions to support the direction taken by others at REI.
• Use of business knowledge, innovative thinking, and sound judgment in solving problems or pursuing business opportunities.
• Ability to consolidate information from various sources, including feedback, to reach sound decisions.
• Ability to articulate the business impact of decisions and actions on internal and external customers.
• BA or AA in Architecture, Interior Design, or related degree (preferred).

Benefits

• Generous employee discount.
• Access to health benefits.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Accrued time off.

For a detailed overview of benefits plans by employee profile, visit the REI benefits page.

Pay

Pay Range: $85,400.00 - $136,700.00 per year.

Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include specific skills and experience, geographic location, or other relevant factors. REI is committed to practices that promote pay equity and transparency.