Team Lead, Space Planning
Core
Lead a team of Space Planning Specialists to build planograms (POGs) and floorplans that support category strategies and in-store execution.
Role type
Team Lead, Space Planning
Builds
Planograms (POGs), prototypical floorplans, store concepts, and new merchandising programs
Domain
Retail merchandising and space planning
Required skills
Team leadership, POG production management, quality control, data analysis, process improvement, project management, cross-functional partnership, store inquiry resolution, retail trend analysis, sample management
Preferred skills
Knowledge of Canadian Tire merchandising philosophies, JDA Space Planning experience, AI tool proficiency and prompt engineering, physical fixture setup support
Technologies
Microsoft 365 (Excel, PowerPoint), JDA Space Planning, AI tools
Responsibilities
Provide day-to-day leadership and technical support to Space Planning Specialists; Lead the POG quality control process; Analyze POG and sales metrics; Drive process improvements and team training; Lead Space Planning projects and develop floorplans; Support Pre-planning and Kick-off meetings; Partner with Fixture and POP teams; Resolve complex store inquiries; Use feedback to improve POG quality; Conduct post mortems with Merchandising teams; Maintain Retail Floor standards and sample management processes
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC with team leadership