Directeur, planification du magasin

The Home Depot Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home improvement retailer in Toronto is seeking a Manager, Store Planning to lead strategic initiatives in store design and planning. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in retail or merchandising and strong skills in space productivity analysis and team management. This role offers opportunities to collaborate across departments to enhance the customer in-store experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in Field Retail, Merchandising, Buying, or store design.
• Certification in Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) system is required.

Responsibilities

• Manages a team of store planning associates for design and approvals.
• Collaborates on business strategy and concept development.
• Ensures plans align with building regulations and company standards.

Skills

Store and macro space planning experience

Space productivity analysis

Computer-aided design/drafting skills (AutoCAD)

Proficient with Microsoft applications

Building codes knowledge

Project or Team Management experience

Strong attention to detail

Excellent presentation and communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Position Overview

The Manager, Store Planning is responsible for partnering with Merchandising, Capital Initiatives, Operations and In-Store Environment stakeholders to collaborate on business strategy, build & refine new concepts, and develop & maintain planning criteria. This role is responsible for managing a team of store planning associates in all aspects of store plan design, review and approval ensuring plans adhere to our format objects, deliver an excellent in store experience and maximize space productivity.

Responsibilities

• Directs the completion of projects, plan reviews, and field requests keeping appropriate individuals, including internal and external partners, advised of current status and critical issues to ensure customers\' needs are met.
• Develops and communicates creative solutions and best practices to improve overall productivity, project execution and departmental efficiencies. Directs the daily activities of assigned staff ensuring projects are delivered on-time to a high level of quality.
• Conducts post-project analysis to provide recommendations to improve the performance of future projects. Analyze financial information and market trends for assigned projects and incorporates learnings to plan development to maximize space productivity and drive an exceptional in-store experience.
• Ensures adherence to all building regulations, corporate and internal standards (ADA, safety, fire code, CAD standards, compliance elements, bay guides/fixtures, file structure integrity). Assist in the development of training programs for the overall Store Planning team.
• Ensure team maintains accuracy in all information in accordance with company standards. Provide coaching and development for Senior Store Planners and Store Planners and contractors to ensure quality standards are upheld.
• Consistently visit a variety of competitors to review for industry \"best practices\" that can be incorporated into our format presentations.

Competencies

• DEVELOPS TALENT
• DECISION QUALITY
• PLANS AND ALIGNS
• ENSURES ACCOUNTABILITY
• INSTILLS TRUST
• MANAGES COMPLEXITY

Skills

• Store and macro space planning experience with emphasis in merchandising and concept development
• Space productivity analysis
• Computer-aided design/drafting skills (AutoCAD)
• Proficient with Microsoft applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Building codes including, but not limited to fire protection and AD
• Proficiency in Office applications
• Proficient of fixture and merchandise layout practices and procedures.
• Project or Team Management experience.
• Strong attention to detail and sound analytical skills.
• Excellent presentation, organization & communication skills.

Direct Manager/Direct Reports

Position Reports to: Senior Manager, Store Planning Planning

Direct Reports: This position has 5-10 direct reports

Travel Requirements

Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Physical Requirements

Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.

Working Conditions

Independent classed working environment with in person office requirements up to 4 days per week or as required. Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.

Minimum Education

The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor\'s degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

Preferred Education

No additional education

Minimum Years of Work Experience

Minimum of 5 years Field Retail, Merchandising, Buying, store design or equivalent experience.

Preferred Years of Work Experience

No additional years of experience

Minimum Leadership Experience

None

Preferred Leadership Experience

None

Certifications

Certification in Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) system

Other Requirements/Assets

Store operations experience
Store planning knowledge
Project Management experience