Store Planner

Position Overview The Store Planner supports Burlington’s Remodel and Downsize (Rightsizing) initiatives through the development of feasibility plans, store layouts, and project documentation. This role partners closely with internal and external teams to ensure projects are executed efficiently and align with Burlington’s merchandising strategies, prototype standards, and operational needs. The position plays a key role in optimizing existing store environments to enhance space productivity, operational flow, and the overall customer experience.

A Day in the Life Project Development:

Develop and produce store planning documents including remodel layouts, downsize plans, and fixture reflow plans using AutoCAD and external references

Analyze existing store conditions and create optimized layouts that improve adjacencies, customer flow, and selling space productivity

Adapt Burlington prototype standards and merchandising strategies to non-prototypical and reduced-footprint environments

Make scope of work recommendations based on store-specific conditions, operational needs, and budget guidelines; partner with leadership on exceptions

Maintain a strong understanding of all Store Planning processes, standards, and merchandising initiatives and ensure plans remain compliant

Project Administration:

Oversee remodel and downsize projects from inception to completion; maintain quality control and clear communication through all phases

Support phased remodel execution to minimize disruption to open store operations

Manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize workload to meet deadlines

Partner closely with Architectural Project Manager, Real Estate, Construction, Merchandising, and Field teams to align on scope, layout, and execution

Coordinate with external architects and vendors to ensure accurate and timely deliverables

Communication changes that may impact schedules or store operations

Data & Document Management Maintain accurate store attributes and planning documentation in systems such as Lucernex and internal databases

Ensure consistency, accuracy, and proper record-keeping for all remodel and downsize projects

Support continuous improvement of planning documentation standards and processes

You'll Come With Bachelors degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or related field, or equivalent experience5–7 years of Store Planning / Retail Design experience required

Demonstrated experience in store remodels, downsizing, and space optimization initiatives

Experience working in open-store environments and phased construction preferred

Experience adjusting prototypes to existing store conditions

Strong proficiency in AutoCAD and X-m proficiency preferred

Solid understanding of retail merchandising, fixture planning, and space optimization#LI-CG1

Come join our team. You’re going to like it here!

You will enjoy competitive wages, flexible hours, and an associate discount. Burlington’s benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage including life and disability insurance. Full-time associates are also eligible for paid time off, paid holidays and a 401(k) plan.

We are a rapidly growing brand and provide a variety of training and development opportunities so our associates can grow with us. Our teams work hard and have fun together! Burlington associates make a difference in the lives of customers, colleagues, and the communities where we live and work every day. Burlington Stores, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity

Individual pay decisions will be based on a variety of factors, such as but not limited to, qualifications, education, job-related skills, relevant experience, and geographic location.

Compensation Range: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00
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