Auto Parts Planogram Reset Execution SOP

Standard operating procedure for executing a corporate-mandated auto parts aisle reset, including bay-map verification, merchandising accuracy checks, and documented completion.

Steps

• Review the reset packet and confirm scope
  The merchandising lead reviews the corporate reset packet and confirms the scope of work, including affected bays, fixture changes, product moves, label updates, and any effective date or deadline. The lead identifies any special instructions, such as discontinued items, promotional adjacency changes, or required signage updates.
• Verify the current bay map against the reset packet
  The merchandising lead compares the existing bay map, fixture dimensions, and shelf counts to the corporate reset packet. The lead verifies bay numbering, shelf heights, endcap assignments, and product family placement. Any mismatch, missing fixture, or dimensional constraint is recorded as a deviation.
• Escalate any bay-map deviations before moving product
  The merchandising lead determines whether any deviation prevents safe or accurate execution of the reset. Examples include missing fixtures, insufficient linear footage, damaged shelving, or conflicting instructions. If the deviation affects layout integrity, the lead pauses the reset and escalates to the district manager or corporate contact for direction.
• Stage product and clear the reset area
  The auto parts associate removes product from the affected bays and stages it by category, SKU family, or bay sequence. The associate keeps walkways clear, protects fragile items, and separates salvage, return-to-stock, and discontinued product according to store policy.
• Document the deviation and request direction
  The merchandising lead documents the deviation, including the bay number, issue description, measured constraint, and photo evidence. The lead sends the information to the district manager or designated corporate contact and waits for direction before continuing.
• Install fixtures and set the new bay layout
  The merchandising lead and associate install or adjust fixtures, shelf positions, dividers, and signage according to the approved layout. The team measures shelf spacing and confirms that each bay matches the required product capacity and adjacency rules.
• Place product according to the planogram
  The auto parts associate places product in the sequence specified by the planogram, starting with anchor items and then filling adjacent SKUs. The associate verifies facing counts, label placement, and product grouping. The team removes obsolete labels and replaces them with current labels as required.
• Verify completed bays against the reset instructions
  The merchandising lead inspects each completed bay and compares the finished layout to the reset packet. The lead confirms product placement, label accuracy, shelf capacity, and signage. Any remaining discrepancy is recorded as a non-conformance and assigned for correction.
• Correct non-conformances and close the reset
  The merchandising lead corrects any identified non-conformances within the approved tolerance. If a correction cannot be completed, the lead escalates the issue, records the reason, and notes the impacted bay. The team then removes excess materials, returns unused product to stock, and cleans the work area.
• Obtain final approval and archive reset records
  The store manager or district manager reviews the completed reset, confirms the bay map and planogram were executed, and signs off on the record. The merchandising lead archives the reset packet, deviation notes, photos, and completion log according to store document retention requirements.