Manager, Space Planning - D21

Home Depot • Atlanta, GA

6d

About The Position

Reporting to the Director of Space Planning, the Manager leads a team of Space Planning analysts and supports Space Planning Analytics and planograms. The role serves as a subject matter expert, guiding the team to deliver space planning analysis, insights, and recommendations that solve complex business problems and improve space productivity. The Manager assesses business processes and develops ways to increase automation and efficiency for the Space Planning team.

The Manager partners with merchants, space analysts, store planning, visual merchandising, and project managers on resets, MET projects, and other activities requiring space analytics and planogram support. The role anticipates risks and develops solutions to minimize impacts on in-store projects and analytical services. It is accountable for team metrics and the quality of planograms and analysis, and leads the design and implementation of processes to evolve the department and advance its space planning and analysis capabilities.

The position typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time. Work is performed in a comfortable indoor area, mostly seated with frequent opportunities to move about. Rarely, the role may require moving or lifting light articles. Any unpleasant working conditions are infrequent and not objectionable.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
• At least 5 years of work experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job, or the knowledge, skills, and abilities typically acquired through its completion.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with the JDA Intactix space management suite, including Space Planning, IKB, Planogram Generator, and Space Automation.
• Experience working in the retail industry.
• Experience managing direct reports.
• Experience managing the design and implementation of strategic projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead space transformation projects to design and implement processes and capabilities that continuously improve the team.
• Manage project timelines to ensure Space Planning deliverables are met and provide high-quality deliverables to business customers.
• Manage the development of space planning analytics to produce actionable insights for merchants and drive space productivity growth.
• Participate in weekly cross-functional meetings, provide space planning expertise, and contribute to strategic merchandising plans.
• Manage associate development through training, feedback, and implementation of development plans.
• Troubleshoot issues and resolve problems that affect space planning deliverables.
• Partner with merchants, space analysts, store planning, visual merchandising, and project managers on resets, MET projects, and other activities requiring space analytics and planogram support.
• Anticipate risks and develop solutions to minimize impacts on in-store projects and analytical services.
• Maintain responsibility for the metrics and overall quality of the team's planograms and analysis.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager