STORE PLANNING SPECIALIST

STORE PLANNING SPECIALIST Location: Doral, FL, United States Date Posted: Mar 24, 2026 Category: Operations Management Support

Description Store Planning Specialist

The Store Planning Specialist leads the end‑to‑end execution of new store openings, remodels, and major store initiatives across the US and Canada. This role is responsible for ensuring all pre‑opening, opening, and post‑opening activities are completed accurately on time and in alignment with Wild Fork standards.

Working cross‑functionally 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, fast‑paced 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 post‑opening 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.
• Back‑of‑house and customer‑facing area readiness.
• Coordinate and lead store training efforts, including POS, SAP, product knowledge, eCommerce, HR, safety, and emergency protocols.
• Ensure inventory readiness, including:
• Pre‑open inventory planning.
• Cycle counts.
• Maintaining target in‑stock 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, pre‑opening, grand opening, and post‑opening.
• Oversee and coordinate regional floating team members supporting store projects.
• Leverage Store Support Leaders (SSLs) to support pre‑opening and readiness tasks.
• Process improvement & standardization of store opening playbooks.
• Post‑opening 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 large‑scale projects preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Excel, Teams, Outlook); familiarity with Smartsheet a plus.
• Exposure to construction or store build‑out processes preferred.
• Strong organizational, problem‑solving, 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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