Planogram Specialist

The Planogram Specialist supports planogram excellence through planogram development, training, coaching, quality reviews, and process improvement.

This role is responsible for building and optimizing planograms, while training and mentoring Planogram Writers and helping ensure consistent execution aligned with merchandising standards, category strategy, and retailer requirements.

Partnering with the Planogram Manager, the Planogram Specialist enhances quality, supports team development, and drives continuous improvement across planogram operations.

The Planogram Specialist supports planogram excellence through planogram development, training, coaching, quality reviews, and process improvement.

This role is responsible for building and optimizing planograms, while training and mentoring Planogram Writers and helping ensure consistent execution aligned with merchandising standards, category strategy, and retailer requirements.

Partnering with the Planogram Manager, the Planogram Specialist enhances quality, supports team development, and drives continuous improvement across planogram operations.

• Develop, build, maintain, and optimize planograms for assigned categories and projects, ensuring product placement, facings, layout, and store-specific variations.
• Provide coaching, guidance, and feedback to Planogram Writers to improve planogram quality, accuracy, consistency, and alignment with merchandising standards, category strategy, and retailer requirements.
• Support the development and adoption of planogram best practices, quality standards, and process improvements that enhance workflow efficiency, tools and overall execution.

• Deliver onboarding and ongoing training related to planogram development, software, processes, and merchandising standards.
• Develop training resources, job aids and documentation while providing mentorship to strengthen team capability and consistency.

• Conduct quality reviews of planograms to ensure accuracy, merchandising alignment, and operational feasibility and improve execution.
• Maintain planogram documentation, version control, reporting, and system accuracy while supporting improvements to processes and merchandising standards.

Collaboration and Communication

• Partner with the Planogram Manager, Planogram Writers, category teams, field teams, and retail stakeholders to support successful merchandising execution.
• Communicate training needs, process updates, quality feedback, and recommendations effectively across teams.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by sharing insights, best practices, and merchandising expertise.

• 4+ years’ experience in retail merchandising, planogram development, or category management.
• Strong proficiency with planogram software (e.g., Blue Yonder/JDA, Apollo, or similar).
• Demonstrated experience developing and optimizing planograms across retail environments.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to apply independent judgment.
• Strong understanding of category strategy, product placement, fixture requirements, and merchandising standards.
• Ability to provide feedback, influence peers, and support team development without direct supervisory responsibility.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

• Experience supporting large-format grocery or multi-store retail programs.
• Experience developing training materials, documentation, or standard operating procedures.
• Knowledge of category management principles and familiarity with project management tools.

• Advanced knowledge of planogram development and merchandising best practices.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify quality and execution opportunities.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and support changing business needs.
• Strong ownership, accountability, and initiative.

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while working at a computer.
• Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds may be required.

• Primarily office-based
• Occasional travel to retail locations may be required

• Competitive compensation
• Paid training and professional development
• Opportunities for advancement within TruX operations and merchandising leadership
• A collaborative culture built on truth, trust, and transparency
• The opportunity to play a critical role in bridging planning and execution at scale

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 applicable law.

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.

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