Senior Store Planner

Senior Store Planner

Location: Marlborough, MA

Onsite Flexibility: Hybrid (Tuesday and Wednesday in office)

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract (Contract-to-Hire)
• Contract Duration: 12 months (with potential to extend)
• Pay Rate: $35.00 $43.00 / Hour (USD)
• Shift / Schedule: 36.25-hour work week
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

The Senior Store Planner is a highly skilled planning resource within the Store Planning team, responsible for supporting the successful execution of new stores, relocations, expansions, remodels, and special projects across all client chains. This role provides expertise throughout the entire project lifecycle, from site evaluation and pre-development planning through final fixture planning and architectural criteria development.

The Senior Store Planner manages a diverse portfolio of projects while serving as a technical resource to the broader team. Working closely with Real Estate, Construction, Store Operations, Design, landlords, architects, and consultants, this role develops planning solutions that support business objectives, maintain brand standards, and ensure successful project execution.

Key Responsibilities

Site Evaluation & Pre-Planning

• Lead shell reviews and evaluate sites for new stores, relocations, expansions, remodels, and special projects.
• Analyze site conditions, lease requirements, landlord criteria, surveys, and construction constraints to assess project feasibility and develop preliminary planning solutions.
• Coordinate pre-development planning activities with Real Estate, Construction, landlords, architects, and consultants.
• Identify project risks, opportunities, and design challenges while ensuring alignment with operational requirements and company standards.
• Maintain project status updates, planning milestones, and completion forecasts.

Store Planning

• Develop site-specific fixture plans and architectural criteria drawings that comply with company standards and construction requirements.
• Analyze project data and site constraints to create efficient store layouts that optimize space utilization and support operational needs.
• Interpret survey information and collaborate with project stakeholders to develop planning solutions throughout the design and construction process.
• Apply chain-specific prototypes, fixture standards, and planning guidelines across assigned projects.
• Troubleshoot and resolve planning and design issues related to new stores, remodels, relocations, expansions, and special projects.

Planning Excellence & Team Support

• Drive execution of assigned planning programs and initiatives.
• Manage project schedules to ensure deliverables are completed on time and meet quality standards.
• Review planning deliverables for accuracy, consistency, and adherence to established standards.
• Serve as a technical resource by providing planning expertise, guidance, and problem-solving support to peers and project teams.
• Contribute to process improvements, planning standards, and best practices that enhance efficiency and consistency across the department.

Collaboration & Communication

• Partner effectively with Store Planning, Real Estate, Construction, Design, Store Operations, and external project partners to support project success.
• Build and maintain productive working relationships with landlords, architects, consultants, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Communicate project status, recommendations, risks, and planning solutions to leadership and project teams.

Decision Making

• Independently evaluate sites and recommend planning solutions that support operational, financial, and customer experience objectives.
• Determine fixture layouts, department adjacencies, space allocation strategies, and planning approaches within established standards.
• Identify project risks and recommend appropriate solutions or mitigation strategies.
• Resolve routine planning and design issues independently while escalating significant issues as appropriate.

Required Skills

• Must have working knowledge of REVIT (usage must be explained in resume or resume summary)
• Must have working knowledge of ACAD/AutoCAD (retail store and fixture layout preferred but open to experience with an architectural firm)
• Strong understanding of retail store planning, fixture layouts, operational requirements, architectural principles, and construction processes
• Knowledge of building systems, lease requirements, accessibility standards, and applicable building codes
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build effective cross-functional relationships
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail

Preferred Skills

• Bluebeam

Education Requirements

• Associate's degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering Technology, Interior Design, Construction Management, or a related field OR equivalent Certificate
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Law Degree (preferred)

Required Experience

• 8 years of experience in retail store planning, architecture, interior design, space planning, design development, or a related field

Nice-to-Have Experience

• Experience supporting retail development projects from site evaluation through final design documentation

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

Important Notes

• Local candidates only
• Interview process: 1 panel interview with 5 managers (1 panelist will be observing only); approximately 45 minutes in duration

About the Client

This Fortune 100 retailer is the world's leading off-price apparel and home fashions company, operating more than 5,200 stores across ten countries under iconic retail brands. The company's business model is built on delivering quality, brand-name, and designer merchandise at prices typically 20 to 60 percent below full-price retail one of the most distinctive and enduring value propositions in global retail. With a global footprint spanning the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia, the organization employs buyers, merchants, store planners, retail professionals, and specialists across merchandising, operations, supply chain, corporate finance, marketing, and technology. Known for its fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, this organization offers meaningful career pathways for motivated individuals seeking hands-on experience across a broad range of disciplines at scale.

About GTT

GTT is an NMSDC-certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) headquartered in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. GTT is a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, an Alaska-based company and one of the largest Alaska Native-owned corporations. An Inc. 5000 honoree and one of SIA's Best Staffing Firms to Work For, GTT connects professionals with Fortune 500 organizations across IT, engineering, construction, utilities, life sciences, financial services, and healthcare throughout the U.S. and Canada. We're committed to diverse, inclusive workplaces and to placing people in roles where they can do their best work.

Job Number: 26-18511

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