Impact Store Project Manager

Job Description

NAPA is hiring an Impact Store Project Manager to join our Retail Implementation team! It is an exciting time to join our Retail Implementation Group as we are expanding our NAPA store footprint through remodels, building expansions, and new constructions. Our Impact Store Project Manager directs workflow of our set-up coordinators and teams to complete store projects on time. This position plays an important part to oversee and enforce NAPA safety program during set-up of impact store.Since this position is responsible for our set up teams, we are looking for someone with 2 years of experience managing people. An ideal candidate would have 2 years of experience with project management. This role has a lot of interaction with our field teams, so this person must be willing to travel between 50% to 75% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Reviews store plans with store planning department to verify placement of fixtures and that all business services such as commercial counters, hydraulic hoses, paint rooms, clutch grinders, brake lathes, and exhaust products are accounted for in the drawings.
• Oversees ordering process for store's computer system. Coordinates system installation.
• Determines the dates the set-up merchandising teams will arrive.
• Collaborates with the store set-up coordinators by providing oversight and direction regarding fixtures, merchandising, in addition to data and telephone equipment.
• Coordinates the delivery of store supplies with outside vendors.
• Orders the planogram book, price labels, and an extra copy of set-up planograms for each project.
• Delivers these items to the merchandising team responsible for the project.
• Orders material handling equipment and waste removal for the set-up and merchandising weeks.
• Manages the delivery and installation dates with outside vendor and construction project manager for shelving and store fixtures.
• Works with distribution center management to determine the delivery of the sales area and stockroom merchandise.
• Manages safety for all on-site workers during the set-up phase.
• Ensures workers are properly trained on safe work habits such as lifting technics, ladder safety, and extension cord use.
• Proves timely updates through project management portal.
• Creates and distributes reports including end of job reports and ""as-built"" plans. Provides revised and updated planogram information to merchandizing team. Ensures final walk-through is completed.

Qualifications

• 2 years of project management experience.
• 2 years of experience managing people.
• Previous retail experience with store set-up, planograms, store fixtures, or construction projects preferred.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Suite including Work, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.
• Experience working with project management software preferred.
• Ability to lead through influence.
• Working knowledge of safety requirements preferred.
• Ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent individual and group communication skills.
• Strong collaborator with a team mindset.
• Sense of urgency with regard to deadlines and projects.
• Creative and able to manage time effectively.
• Reasonable analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with persuasive abilities.
• Thrive in a fast paced environment.
• Work performed in a retail store environment, may include construction.
• Travels between 50% - 75% of the time.