Store Planner
Description
Job Title: Store Planner - Remote
Pay range: 59,236.00 - $85,429.00
Savers Benefits
Geographic & job eligibility rules may apply
Healthcare Plans
Comprehensive coverage (medical/dental/vision) at a reasonable cost
Specialized health programs – Improve wellness (quit smoking, counseling, diabetes management, chronic joint pain)
Paid Time Off
Sick Pay
Vacation Pay
Paid vacation time begins accruing on hire date
Accrual rate ranges from .019 to .038 per regular hour worked
Holiday Pay
Based on position and full-time/part-time status
6 paid holidays plus 1 to 2 additional floating holidays
Team member discounts
Up to 50% off store merchandise
Flexible spending accounts
Use pre-tax dollars for eligible health and day care expenses
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
A whole suite of free tools and resources to manage life’s challenges and maintain a healthy work-life balance
Life insurance
Company provided peace of mind and the option to purchase a supplemental plan
Additional Benefits
Annual Bonus
Performance Merit Increases
Disability Insurance
Parental Leave
Who we are:
As one of the largest for-profit thrift operators in the United States, Canada and Australia for value priced pre-owned clothing, accessories and household goods, our mission is to champion reuse and inspire a future where secondhand is second nature. We supply our stores with gently-used, one-of-a-kind items that have been donated by the community to local nonprofit organizations. We purchase these items directly from our nonprofit partners, redirecting billions of pounds of used items away from landfills and on to our store racks and shelves for reuse, and providing our partners with valuable funding for their community-based programs and services. You’ll often hear us say that we are “Thrift Proud.” It’s the millions of loyal customers who visit our 300+ stores and our more than 22,000 team members that make it possible. Learn more about the Savers® family of thrift stores, our impact, and the #ThriftProud movement at savers.com.
Our brands are Savers (in the U.S.), 2nd Ave (in the U.S.), Value Village (in the U.S. and Canada), Unique (in the U.S.), Village des Valeurs (in Quebec) and Savers Australia.
What you can expect:
The opportunity to celebrate uniqueness. We are made up of people from many different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, all with something special to contribute.
To work in a purpose-driven company, with a business model that people love for our impact on both the planet and local communities.
An investment in the career path interests of our people. With our aggressive store expansion plans, we recognize the importance of the continued growth and development of our team members.
What you get:
Comprehensive onboarding and training from day one.
In-house expertise! Our training department / Savers University develops and delivers robust training to every team member across our organization — from new hires to senior executives. We develop around 90% of our training internally, and partner with a variety of renowned providers to supplement our offerings.
What you’ll be working on:
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. This role reports to the Manager of Store Planning.
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 SP&D 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, 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.
What you have:
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:
- The ability to communicate and understand the spoken word are important as well, for example:
- 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: Exempt
Travel: (50% or less) – could include US and Canada
Work Type/ Location: Remote US
Savers is an E-Verify employer