Planogram Lead

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TruX Retail Partner is a retail solutions company built to work differently. We combine experienced people, adaptable solutions, and forward-thinking technology to help retailers solve complex challenges and execute with confidence.

Planogram Lead

The Planogram Lead provides technical and team leadership for a team of Planogram Specialist I and II responsible for developing accurate, executable planograms that support merchandising strategies and retail standards. This role oversees team priorities, evaluates complex merchandising requirements, monitors project outcomes, and provides technical direction to ensure consistent execution across assigned categories and client programs.

As the primary technical resource for the assigned team, the Planogram Lead promotes execution excellence by coaching, reinforcing established processes, resolving technical issues, and identifying opportunities to improve team performance. The role evaluates alternative technical approaches, interprets complex client and retailer requirements, and recommends solutions that support business objectives, operational effectiveness, and client outcomes. The Planogram Lead partners with the Space Planning Program Manager and collaborates with the Planogram Senior Lead and cross-functional stakeholders to maintain alignment with functional standards and program priorities.

Essential Functions:

• Lead and oversee the day-to-day work of a team of Planogram Specialist I and II, establishing priorities, coordinating assignments, monitoring project progress, and balancing workloads to meet client commitments and departmental objectives.

• Provide team leadership and employee development through coaching, feedback, technical guidance, training, and ongoing performance support; participate in performance evaluations and provide input on employee development, advancement, and other personnel decisions as assigned.

• Evaluate complex merchandising requirements, assortment strategies, retailer specifications, and client objectives to determine appropriate planogram development approaches and recommend solutions that balance merchandising performance, space utilization, operational feasibility, and execution requirements.

• Interpret complex requirements, evaluating alternative technical approaches, resolving significant planogram challenges, and determining appropriate corrective actions within delegated authority.

• Provide technical oversight and evaluate planogram deliverables for accuracy, completeness, merchandising alignment, product placement, and execution readiness; establish resolution priorities for significant discrepancies and recurring technical issues.

• Serve as a technical advisor to the Space Planning Program Manager, Category Management, Retail Partners, and other stakeholders by evaluating alternatives, communicating risks, and recommending solutions to complex merchandising and execution challenges.

• Analyze quality trends, recurring errors, rework, productivity data, and program feedback to identify root causes and recommend improvements to technical standards, workflows, quality controls, and delivery performance.

• Establish and reinforce technical guidance, documentation, version control, and standardized practices while supporting onboarding, cross-training, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement to strengthen team capabilities, consistency, and scalability.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in planogram development, retail merchandising, space planning, or a related field.

• 1+ year of experience providing team leadership, mentoring, technical guidance, or workload coordination preferred.

• Associate or bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent relevant professional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Advanced working knowledge of planogram development processes, retail merchandising principles, and relevant software platforms.

• Demonstrated ability to evaluate complex merchandising scenarios, make independent technical recommendations, and assess the operational and client implications of alternative solutions.

• Experience troubleshooting complex technical issues and interpreting merchandising requirements.

• Experience coordinating multiple projects and meeting established timelines.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to guide peers and support cross-functional execution.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Advanced technical proficiency in planogram development and maintenance.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify and resolve complex merchandising or data discrepancies.

• Ability to prioritize workloads, coordinate deliverables, and communicate risks effectively.

• Strong coaching, mentoring, and peer leadership capabilities.

• Understanding of retail merchandising strategies, product placement, assortment requirements, and store execution standards.

• Ability to interpret client direction and translate requirements into accurate, executable planograms.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, planogram software, reporting tools, and related applications.

• Ability to work independently while supporting team performance and shared accountability.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive client and business information.

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.

• Ability to travel to client meetings, corporate offices, retail locations, and program operations across assigned markets.

• Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds may be required. 

Work Environment

• Primarily office-based, with regular collaboration across corporate teams, field operations, and client locations.

 Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 

TruX Retail Partner is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

Disclaimer 

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties at any time in accordance with business needs. Nothing in this job description should be interpreted as creating an employment contract. Employment is at-will, where permitted by law.