Sr Manager, Space Planning - Micro Space Strategy & Process

Home Depot • Atlanta, GA

3d

About The Position

With a career at The Home Depot, you can be yourself and also be part of something bigger. Position Purpose: Lead the transformation of micro space planning practices by driving automation, process improvement, and the integration of advanced analytics. Champion initiatives that enhance efficiency and optimize resource utilization across the micro space planning function. Oversee the development and implementation of scalable, store-specific solutions that align with assortment strategies and Home Depot’s merchandising objectives . Foster a culture of continuous improvement by developing, documenting, and sharing best practices across teams and the broader merchandising organization.

Requirements

• Must be eighteen years of age or older.
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
• 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.
• Demonstrated financial acumen
• Quantitative analysis / Statistics - proficiency in Access, Excel, SQL
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated success at partnering with cross-functional teams across a complex organization
• Experience managing multiple direct reports
• Demonstrated proficiency at managing and prioritizing across multiple project

Nice To Haves

• Deep expertise in micro space planning and planogram automation
• Proven experience leading process improvement, efficiency, and tool development initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to assess and optimize resource utilization within planning teams
• Strong analytical, technical, and project management skills
• Ability to translate business needs into technical requirements and scalable solutions
• Experience with JDA/Blue Yonder or similar space planning tools
• Track record of developing and sharing best practices to drive organizational excellence
• Strategic, innovative, and comfortable with ambiguity

Responsibilities

• Lead/develop team in executing space analysis that influences Merchant decisions and financial outcome.
• Work with Merchants to capture visual merchandising strategy, and provide corresponding planogram support.
• Projects will typically involve opportunities that have the potential to drive significant incremental revenues.
• Accountable for team's accuracy, thought process, timeliness, and viability of recommendations.
• Review, monitor and communicate metrics and results.
• Identify, develop, and refine processes to enhance space management within Merchandising
• Collaborate with business leaders to determine priorities and ensure alignment.
• Developing connections with cross-functional partners to further analytical insight and viability of executing assortment/space changes.
• The Sr. Manager must be proficient at communicating to all levels of management.

What This Job Offers

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