Space Planning Team Lead (18 Month Contract)

Canadian Tire Corporation; Toronto; On-site; CAD 64,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Store discounts

Profit sharing

Learning academy access

Flexible benefits and wellness

Job summary

Canadian Tire Corporation is seeking a Space Planning Manager to lead a team delivering effective planograms and in-store visual merchandising that drives sales and margin improvements. You will translate business priorities into precise space allocations and ensure timely, accurate executions across stores.

Ideal candidates bring extensive leadership in retail merchandising, strong analytical skills, and proven ability to coach and develop teams while partnering with internal stakeholders to

Qualifications

• Post-secondary university education in Retail Management or similar.
• Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive retail merchandising experience.
• Knowledge of Canadian Tire merchandising philosophies and store environments.
• Experience with retail space management tools like JDA/Blue Yonder Space Planning or Spaceman.

Responsibilities

• Lead the ongoing and effective utilization of in-store space in support of merchandising priorities and insights.
• Create retail floor plans translating Line of Business priorities into space allocation and planogram placement.
• Drive sales and margin planogram productivity across the organization and optimize resources.
• Manage a team of Space Planning Specialists delivering planograms and visual presentation programs for new Concept stores and Private Label Brands.
• Collaborate with internal groups and committees to obtain feedback and conduct post mortems with Category teams.

Skills

Leadership

Space planning

Merchandising

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Retail Management

Tools

JDA/Blue Yonder Space Planning

Spaceman

Job description

What You’ll Do

We are looking for a leader who will drive sustainable improvement to the productivity of our in-store space, by delivering high return, easy to execute planograms to increase the sales and profitability of our in-store space, and raising the bar on our in-store merchandising solutions. The primary focus of this role to is to enable improved store execution and activation resulting in sales and margin increases while improving the overall in-store customer experience. You will lead a team of Space Planning Specialists to deliver timely, accurate and visually appealing planograms and out of department visual presentation programs. As a people leader, you are committed to developing your team members through communicating clear objectives and providing ongoing coaching and development opportunities.

• Lead the ongoing and effective utilization of space in-store, in support of merchandising strategic priorities, store, market and customer insights.


• Create retail floor plans that accurately translate Line of Business priorities with factual space allocation and planogram placement.


• Drive sales and margin planogram productivity across the organization to ensure linear resources are appropriately allocated and optimized.


• Manage a team of Space Planning Specialists to deliver timely, accurate and visually appealing planograms and out of department visual presentation programs supporting new Concept stores and Private Label Brands.


• Leverage various internal groups and committees such as Physical Store to obtain feedback on programs including conducting post mortems with the Category teams.


• Ensure Retail City CTR lab store is well merchandised and kept up to date with our latest assortments.


• Sign-off on all planograms to ensure all financial and operational metrics, as well as visual merchandising standards are met.

What You’ll Do

We are looking for a leader who will drive sustainable improvement to the productivity of our in-store space, by delivering high return, easy to execute planograms to increase the sales and profitability of our in-store space, and raising the bar on our in-store merchandising solutions. The primary focus of this role to is to enable improved store execution and activation resulting in sales and margin increases while improving the overall in-store customer experience. You will lead a team of Space Planning Specialists to deliver timely, accurate and visually appealing planograms and out of department visual presentation programs. As a people leader, you are committed to developing your team members through communicating clear objectives and providing ongoing coaching and development opportunities.

Key Deliverables Include

• Lead the ongoing and effective utilization of space in-store, in support of merchandising strategic priorities, store, market and customer insights.


• Create retail floor plans that accurately translate Line of Business priorities with factual space allocation and planogram placement.


• Drive sales and margin planogram productivity across the organization to ensure linear resources are appropriately allocated and optimized.


• Manage a team of Space Planning Specialists to deliver timely, accurate and visually appealing planograms and out of department visual presentation programs supporting new Concept stores and Private Label Brands.


• Leverage various internal groups and committees such as Physical Store to obtain feedback on programs including conducting post mortems with the Category teams.


• Ensure Retail City CTR lab store is well merchandised and kept up to date with our latest assortments.


• Sign-off on all planograms to ensure all financial and operational metrics, as well as visual merchandising standards are met.

What You’ll Bring

We are looking for high performing individuals who are:

• Agile and innovative individuals, who are able to manage in an environment of change and ambiguity to help us take bold and strategic moves in this rapidly evolving retail environment


• Creative thinkers who take initiative and are capable of building, launching and managing projects/programs that drive results for our customers


• Problem solvers with the ability to analyze and prioritize to meet business objectives


• Collaborative team players with superior influencing skills, who build relationships easily across various stakeholder groups to move initiatives forward

What You’ve Done

To be successful in this role you must have a proven leadership track record of team development, communication skills, ability to multi-task and exceed in a highly results-focused environment. You will bring in-depth knowledge and experience in developing innovative Retail Merchandising and Visual Presentation programs. You have strong analytical skills and the ability to translate data into actionable plans. Our best Space Planning Mangers have superior organization, communication and interpersonal skills. The business is also looking for someone who has:

• Post-secondary university education in Retail Management or similar


• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a leadership role


• A minimum of 5 years of progressive retail merchandising experience


• Knowledge of Canadian Tire Merchandising philosophies, best practices and store environments are an asset


• Working knowledge of retail space management practices and technology, with experience working with the JDA/Blue Yonder Space Planning or Spaceman

Broadband Salary Range:

$64,000 – $106,000 CAD

Our typical hiring range is between $65,000 and $75,000. Salary decisions are also dependent on other factors such as your experience, industry benchmarks, internal equity and other role-specific requirements. For critical roles, the compensation offering will be reviewed to ensure alignment with market rate and conditions and the unique value you bring to the role

This posting represents an existing vacancy within our organization.

We may use artificial intelligence tools as part of our recruitment process to assist in the initial screening of resumes. All hiring decisions, including candidate evaluation, selection, and disposition, are made by human recruiters.

About Us

Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited (“CTC”) is one of Canada’s most admired and trusted companies. With more than 90 Owned Brands, over 1,600 retail locations, financial services, exemplary e-commerce capabilities, and exciting market-leading merchandising strategies. We dream big and work as one to innovate with purpose for our customers at every level of our business, investing in new technologies and products, and doubling down on top talent to drive the company forward. We offer competitive salaries and wages to CTC employees, as well as store discounts, supported learning through our Triangle Learning Academy, Canadian Tire Profit Sharing, and retirement and savings programs for eligible employees. As part of our enhanced flex benefits program, we offer mental health benefits in the amount of $5,000 per year for benefits-eligible employees and their families, including total well-being, and mental health tools and resources for all employees. Join us in helping to make life in Canada better through living and working our Core Values: we are innovators and entrepreneurs at our core, outcomes drive us, inclusion is a must, we are stronger together and we take personal responsibility. It is an especially exciting time to join CTC and its family of companies where career opportunities are wide-ranging! Join us, where there's a place for you here.

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