Store Planning Project Manager

The Home Depot; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Home Depot is seeking a Store Planner to create and maintain store-specific floor plans that align with approved scopes of work and merchandising strategies. You will develop multiple store layout projects, ensure data integrity, and collaborate with merchants and in-store teams to optimize space, layouts, and execution while meeting timelines and quality standards.

This role requires analytical skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD, and the ability to translate business goals

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and PowerPoint.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to negotiate and resolve issues with stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Auto CAD is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Owns accuracy of store planning data and performs analytics to support decisions.
• Ensure integrity of store project floor plans and data; recommend space allocation and bay adjacencies; manage multiple layouts to scope, timelines, and quality metrics.
• Assist merchants and suppliers to define project strategy, articulate business requirements, and develop documentation and training materials.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Customer focus

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Position Purpose:

The store planners role is to create and maintain store specific floor plans to support major corporate initiatives. Floor plans are developed based on an evaluation of each store's existing condition compared to the approved scope of work. Store specific scope development should include an implementation of approved scope items, new store merchandising philosophies, and chain-wide resets.

Key Responsibilities:

• 10% Owns the accuracy of all store planning data for assigned areas; Conduct analytics leveraging Store Planning related information to support improved business process and decisions.
• 75% Ensure integrity of store project floor plans and data in relation to what has been planned and executed; Makes departmental and store merchandising recommendations, including space allocation and bay adjacencies based on store sales performance analysis; Develop multiple store layout projects simultaneously while adhering to project scope, timelines and quality metrics; Develops supporting documentation to support implementation of projects; Comply with all building regulations, corporate standards and internal quality standards
• 15% Assist the merchant and suppliers to define and articulate project strategy and objectives, scope and business requirements. Think creatively to make recommendations regarding executing strategies and potential solutions. Drive and develop programs and detailed scope through relationships with Merchants and other In Store Environment teams; Teaches associates about project scope by creating documentation, leading group training sessions and in store activities; Influence store space decisions in assigned projects that meet the goals of the organization and are mutually beneficial for the merchants, stores and ultimately THD customers.

Direct Manager/Direct Reports:

• This position reports to Sr. Manager, Store Planning
• This position has 0 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:

• Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be eighteen years of age or older.
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Working knowledge of presentation software (e.g., Microsoft PowerPoint)
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Ability to negotiate, handle complaints, settle disputes, and resolve grievances with both
• 1+ years of experience in Auto CAD
• Prior Store Planning Experience

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:

• 2

Preferred Years of Work Experience:

• No additional years of experience

Minimum Leadership Experience:

• None

Preferred Leadership Experience:

• None

Certifications:

• None

Competencies:

• Being Resilient
• Business Insights
• Courage
• Decision Quality
• Manages Ambiguity
• Nimble Learning
• Self-Development
• Collaborates
• Manages Complexity
• Optimizes Work Processes
• Communicates Effectively
• Customer Focus
• Drives Results