Sr Manager, Space Planning Micro Space Strategy & Process

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 resourceutilizationacross the micro space planning function. Oversee the development and implementation of scalable store-specific solutions that align with assortment strategies and Home Depots merchandisingobjectives. Foster a culture of continuous improvement by developing documenting and sharing best practices across teams and the broader merchandising organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• 50% 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 teams accuracy thought process timeliness and viability of recommendations. Review monitor and communicate metrics and results.
• 30% Identify develop and refine processes to enhance space management within Merchandising
• 20% 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.

Direct Manager/Direct Reports:

• Position Reports to Director Space Planning
• Number of Direct Reports is 6.

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:

Minimum Education:

• The knowledge skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelors degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

Preferred Education:

• No additional education

Minimum Years of Work Experience:

• 6

Preferred Years of Work Experience:

• No additional years of experience

Minimum Leadership Experience:

• None

Preferred Leadership Experience:

• None

Certifications:

• None

Competencies:

• 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