LEAD SPACE PLANNING - 12 Months Contract

The Home Depot Canada; Bolton; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Home Depot Canada is seeking a Lead, Space Planning to guide a team of space planners, provide subject matter expertise, and drive space planning analytics that influence strategy and assortment decisions within Merchandising.

You will lead training initiatives, implement process improvements, and collaborate closely with Space Planning Managers and executives to support store and category goals.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree required, preferably in business or finance.
• 4–6 years of merchandising/space planning experience.
• Strong analytical, project management, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of space planners and provide SME expertise on space planning and analytics.
• Train and onboard planners, update training platforms and tools.
• Drive process improvements and collaborate with space planning managers.
• Coach on planogram design and support category strategy decisions.

Skills

Space planning

Financial analysis

Communication

Leadership

Education

Undergraduate degree in business or finance

Tools

JDA software

Job description

Pay Range: $75,000 - $105,000

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.

Pay Range: $75,000 - $105,000

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.

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

Direct Manager/Direct Reports

• Reports to: Manager, Space Planning
• Direct Reports: Space Planners

Travel Requirements

• Minimal travel required

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in an office environment

Working Conditions

• Office, Store, DC

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

Certifications

• None required

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. Our process is designed to ensure human oversight is maintained throughout the selection process.