Sr. Manager, Space Planning

PetSmart; Burlington; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

PetSmart Canada is seeking a Sr. Manager, Space Planning to lead the Space, Presentation and Assortment strategy for Canada stores from the Canada Home Office.

You will guide the development of planograms and floor plans to optimize space and inventory performance. You will manage a Space Planning team, collaborate with Merchandising and Assortment, and use JDA tools to drive productivity while ensuring alignment with company goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience.
• 5 to 7 years of relevant experience in space planning or category management.
• 2-4 years of leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team to deliver space planning capabilities for all Canada stores.
• Collaborate with assortment and merchandising to develop space allocations and item priorities.
• Develop floor plans and planograms aligned with company strategies.
• Use JDA tools and AO to improve store and planogram productivity.
• Identify opportunities to improve space planning processes.
• Lead a team of space planning associates.
• Lead cross-functional category planning teams during category resets.
• Support merchandising initiatives and manage assortment and space change.

Skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

5–7 years in space planning / category management

2–4 years leadership experience

Tools

JDA Space Planning

JDA AO

JDA Floor Planning

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Access

Job description

About the Team

PetSmart's Canada Home Office (CHO) is home to approximately 50+ associates who work in departments such as Merchandising, Marketing, Demand Planning, Pricing, Space Planning, Digital/e-Commerce, Human Resources, Legal, IT and more. The small but mighty team at the CHO supports the operations of 160+ PetSmart stores in Canada and works closely with counterparts at PetSmart's global corporate headquarters located in Phoenix, Arizona. We also share the Canada Home Office with our colleagues at PetSmart Charities of Canada- an independent, registered charity. PetSmart Charities of Canada is committed to making the world a better place for pets and all who love them by connecting pets with loving homes through adoption, improving access to veterinary care and supporting families in times of crisis with access to pet food, shelter, and emergency relief.

About the Location

Collaborative Work Environment: At PetSmart, teamwork and connection are core to how we thrive. This role is based at our Canada Home Office, with an expectation of working a minimum of three days in the office each week. In a standard work week, associates may work up to two remote "flex day" (with leader approval). Our hybrid approach is designed to foster strong collaboration while also supporting flexibility and individual success.

About the Job

The Sr. Manager, Space Planning will be responsible for the design and implementation of PetSmart's Space, Presentation and Assortment strategy. They will be charged with leading the team to deliver the development of planograms and floorplans that supports the company's overall vision and strategy. Specifically, through POG and floor plan development, they will ensure that space is efficiently allocated and the best items are placed to minimize costs and maximize return on inventory.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leader with direct reports

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the team to deliver space planning capabilities for all Canada stores
• Collaborate with assortment and merchandising teams to develop space allocations and item priorities within assigned categories
• Develop floor plans and planograms consistent with company strategies and guidelines
• Use and leverage JDA tools and Assortment Optimization to improve store and planogram productivity

Identify opportunities and define solutions to improve space planning processes

• Lead a team of space planning associates
• Lead cross-functional category planning teams in the execution of category resets
• Support merchandising initiatives and manage assortment and space change related to the initiative

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors degree or equivalent industry experience
• 5 to 7 years of relevant experience in space planning or category management
• 2-4 years of leadership experience

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Software Skills Required

• JDA Suite, including Space Planning, AO, and Floor Planning Software Skills Desired
• Basic MS Excel
• Basic MS PowerPoint
• Basic MS Word
• MS Access

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS - n/a

n/a

Additional Job Considerations

• This role requires collaboration, teamwork, and face-to-face interaction with colleagues, leaders, and/or clients.
• Being in the office ensures access to leaders, cross-functional partners, and resources necessary to make timely decisions and drive results.
• On-site presence in accordance with our FlexSmart policy supports our culture of innovation, mentorship, and engagement, which is integral to our success in developing the best team.

* This is not intended to be an all-inclusive, exhaustive list of all essential job functions for this position. PetSmart retains the right to change or assign other required job duties to this position.

About the Culture

Our associates are the heart of Team PetSmart. Together, we're building the best team in retail through our values-based culture, connection, and teamwork. Our goal is to create a culture where associates learn and grow together, thrive as effective teams and challenge each other to be the best they can be.

Our Canada Home Office offers outstanding amenities in a fun and rewarding workplace including:

• Bring your pup to work! We have lots of dogs that come each day as well as fish and aquatic pets that live at our office
• On-site Dog Park
• Café serving fresh lunch options
• In-building day care facility option
• Volunteer events with PetSmart Charities
• We have an active social committee that hosts fun-filled events including contests, bake-offs, off-site events, and volunteer efforts, and they are always trying to out-do the previous event! See what life is like at the Canada Home Office here: https://careers.petsmart.com/canada
• Learn more about #LifeA tPetSmart here: https://www.lifeatpetsmart.com/life-at-petsmart/
• Check out Associate stories and share in some celebrations at PetSmart: https://www.blog.lifeatpetsmart.com/
• Explore PetSmart Benefits here: https://benefits.petsmart.com/

This posting reflects an existing vacancy, and we are actively seeking candidates for this role. PetSmart provides an equal opportunity for all associates and job applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.