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 recent 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

Solid 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.

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📌 LEAD SPACE PLANNING - 12 Months Contract (Ontario)
🏢 The Home Depot Canada
📍 Ontario