LEAD SPACE PLANNING - 12 Months Contract

The Home Depot; Bolton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Semi-annual bonuses

Deferred Profit-Sharing

Benefits

Stock purchase discount (15%)

Merit-based salary increases

Job summary

The Home Depot Canada is seeking a Lead Space Planning for a 12-month contract at Bolton, Ontario. You will lead space planners, drive analytics, and guide strategy and assortment decisions within Merchandising. The role includes training, process improvements, and cross-functional collaboration to elevate store performance.

You will mentor a team, influence best practices, and partner with Space Planning Managers to develop scalable solutions in a fast-paced, hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in business or finance.
• 4–6 years of relevant experience in merchandising/space planning.
• Experience managing or mentoring a team.
• Strong analytical and project management skills.
• Hybrid work arrangement is supported.

Responsibilities

• Update and maintain space planning training best practices for MET, Capital Initiatives, Interconnected Reviews, and project management.
• Onboard and train new planners through each project milestone, providing guidance on the who, what, why, and how.
• Coach space planners on designing planograms that influence category strategy with analytics.
• Accountable for managing the team on personnel issues, including coaching, development, and performance appraisals.
• Develop training guidelines and process improvements with SPA Managers and Sr Manager.

Skills

Space planning

JDA software

Financial analysis

Presentation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Undergraduate degree (business/finance)

Tools

JDA software

Job description

LEAD SPACE PLANNING - 12 Months Contract at The Home Depot in Bolton, ONL7E 4G8

At The Home Depot Canada, we want you to feel valued and supported. The pay range you see represents base salary only. In addition, your total rewards may include: semi-annual bonuses tied to business performance; Deferred Profit-Sharing Program to assist with retirement savings; comprehensive paid benefits; a 15% discount on Home Depot stock purchases; and merit-based salary increases. We are committed to recognizing your efforts and supporting your growth with us.

Are you someone who thrives on helping others succeed, enjoys making an impact, and takes pride in guiding customers to the right solutions for their projects? If you’re also naturally curious and eager to keep learning, consider starting or growing your career with us at The Home Depot.

Position Overview:
The Lead, Space Planning, will lead a team of space planners, providing subject matter expertise, project management, space planning and analytical support for strategy, vision and assortment decisions made by the Merchandising organization. This role involves leading a category, training new associates, updating & maintaining a training platform and tools, and implementing team process improvements alongside Space Planning Managers and the Sr Manager of Space Planning.

Key Responsibilities:

Training and Development

• Update and maintain space planning training best practices for MET, Capital Initiatives, Interconnected Reviews, and project management.
• Solution new quality assurance checks along side the Sr. Business Analyst
• Onboard and train new planners through each project milestone, providing guidance on the who, what, why, and how.
• Coach space planners on designing planograms that provide analytics and that positively influences category strategy.

Team Leadership

• Accountable for managing the team on all personnel issues, including coaching, development, and performance appraisals.
• Ensure the team's accuracy, timeliness, advocacy of best practices, and viability of recommendations.
• Assist in leading special projects and ad-hoc assignments as required.

Process Improvement & Collaboration

• Provide thought leadership and recommendations for identifying and implementing process improvements.
• Work closely with the SPA Managers and Sr Manager to further develop training guidelines and team process improvements.
• Manage and further develop the assortment update process with the Seasonal Space Planning & Merchandising team

Competencies

• Strong leadership, coaching skills, accountability & follow Up
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving capabilities

Skills

• Experience in space planning and JDA software
• Financial analysis proficiency
• Ability to work in dynamic, fast-paced environments
• Comfortable presenting to both small and large audiences
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in an office environment

Hybrid Work

• Job Categorization: Hybrid (Office/Remote as required)

Minimum Education

• Undergraduate degree required, preferably in business or finance

Minimum Years of Work Experience

• 4-6 years of relevant experience in merchandising/space planning

Minimum Leadership Experience

• Experience managing or mentoring a team

Other Requirements/Assets

• Strong analytical and project management skills
• Flexible attitude toward business solutions

In our commitment to efficiency, consistency, and a fair hiring experience for all candidates, The Home Depot Canada uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to assist with the screening and assessment of applicants for this position. This technology is used to quickly and consistently identify candidates whose skills and experience are the strongest match for the role. Our process is designed to ensure human oversight is maintained throughout the selection process.

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Our associates are encouraged to initiative creative and innovative ways to serve our customers and improve the business as well as spread best practices throughout the company.

Taking Care of Our People

The key to our success is treating people well. We do this by encouraging associates to speak up and take risks, by recognizing and rewarding good performance and by leading and developing people so they may grow.

Respect For All People

In order to remain successful, our associates must work in an environment of mutual respect, free of discrimination and harassment where each associate is regarded as a part of The Home Depot Canada team.

Doing The Right Thing

We exercise good judgement by “doing the right thing” instead of just “doing things right.” We strive to understand the impact of our decisions and we accept responsibility for our actions.

Building Strong Relationships

Strong relationships are built on trust, honesty and integrity. We listen and respond to the needs of customers, associates, communities and vendors, treating them as partners.

Giving Back

An important part of the fabric of The Home Depot Canada is giving our time, talents, energy and resources to help strengthen the communities we live and work in.

Along with our quality products, service, price and selection, we must go the extra mile to give customers knowledgeable advice about merchandise and to help them use those products to their maximum benefit.

Creating Shareholder Value

The investors who provide the capital necessary to allow our company to grow need and expect a return on their investment. We are committed to providing it.

Our Core Values Press ENTER to read the content or TAB to skip.

Our associates are encouraged to initiative creative and innovative ways to serve our customers and improve the business as well as spread best practices throughout the company.

Taking Care of Our People

The key to our success is treating people well. We do this by encouraging associates to speak up and take risks, by recognizing and rewarding good performance and by leading and developing people so they may grow.

Respect For All People

In order to remain successful, our associates must work in an environment of mutual respect, free of discrimination and harassment where each associate is regarded as a part of The Home Depot Canada team.

Doing The Right Thing

We exercise good judgement by “doing the right thing” instead of just “doing things right.” We strive to understand the impact of our decisions and we accept responsibility for our actions.

Building Strong Relationships

Strong relationships are built on trust, honesty and integrity. We listen and respond to the needs of customers, associates, communities and vendors, treating them as partners.

Giving Back

An important part of the fabric of The Home Depot Canada is giving our time, talents, energy and resources to help strengthen the communities we live and work in.

Along with our quality products, service, price and selection, we must go the extra mile to give customers knowledgeable advice about merchandise and to help them use those products to their maximum benefit.

Creating Shareholder Value

The investors who provide the capital necessary to allow our company to grow need and expect a return on their investment. We are committed to providing it.

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