Workday Job Profile: Sr. Assortment Planner
Business/Posting Title: Sr. Assortment Planner, Merchandising Operations
Job Summary
The Senior Assortment Planner is a strategic contributor responsible for driving sales growth and inventory productivity through the development and management of optimized product assortments across assigned categories. This role leverages advanced analytics, deep understanding of customer and market trends, and strong cross‑functional collaboration to deliver assortments that maximize profitability, improve sell‑through, and support business objectives. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, the Senior Assortment Planner partners closely with Merchandising, Inventory, Supply Chain, and Channel teams to translate insights into actionable assortment strategies that balance customer demand, space constraints, and inventory efficiency.
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Assortment Strategy: Define and execute seasonal and promotional assortment strategies that align with enterprise objectives, customer demand, and category growth priorities.
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Insight & Analytics: Leverage sales performance, market trends, and customer insights to guide assortment decisions, uncover growth opportunities, and optimize category outcomes.
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Cross‑Functional Partnership: Collaborate closely with Merchandising, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Inventory teams to ensure assortments are aligned, promotable, and supported with the right availability.
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Inventory Optimization: Monitor inventory health, turnover, and productivity to maximize profitability while minimizing excess and obsolescence risk.
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Performance Reporting: Develop and present clear, actionable reporting on assortment performance, highlighting trends, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders.
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Market Intelligence: Maintain ongoing awareness of industry trends, competitive offerings, and evolving customer behaviors to inform forward‑looking assortment decisions.
Location & Work Availability
This position is Hybrid (4 days in office, 1 day remote), based at our corporate headquarters in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Certifications, Experience, and Education
We believe in supporting our Team Members and those they love through comprehensive health & wellness benefits. Learn more here: https://jobs.advanceautoparts.com/us/en/benefits
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. is a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider that serves both professional installer and do-it-yourself customers. As of January 3, 2026, Advance operated 4,305 stores primarily within the United States, with additional locations in Canada, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The Company also served 809 independently owned Carquest branded stores across these locations in addition to Mexico and various Caribbean islands. Additional information about Advance, including employment opportunities, customer services, and online shopping for parts, accessories and other offerings can be found at www.AdvanceAutoParts.com.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.
