Team Lead, Space Planning

What you'll do   Reporting to the Space Planning Manager, the Team Lead provides day-to-day leadership, guidance, and technical support to a team of Space Planning Specialists throughout the planogram (POG) build process. Working closely with Merchandising and cross functional teams, the Team Lead is accountable for the timely delivery of POGs that support category strategies and deliver customer focused programs that are effective and executable in store.

The ideal candidate is proactive and collaborative, with strong communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills. Provide day-to-day leadership, guidance, and technical support to Space Planning Specialists, managing POG production and proactively addressing issues to ensure accurate and on-time delivery. Lead the POG quality control process, maintaining high standards for visual merchandising and data integrity to support effective store execution. Analyze key POG and sales metrics to identify opportunities and support Space Planning recommendations.

Drive process improvements and operational efficiencies, develop and deliver team training, and support the adoption of new tools and AI capabilities by building team knowledge and encouraging effective use of AI. Lead Space Planning projects and contribute to the development of prototypical floor plans, store concepts, and new merchandising programs. Support Pre-planning and Kick-off meetings, ensuring timelines are met, appropriate cross functional teams are engaged, and key actions are tracked.

Partner with Fixture and POP teams to coordinate requirements that support business strategies, category priorities, and successful in store execution. Support Space Planning Specialists in resolving store inquiries, including complex issues, and ensure required POG and floorplan corrections are completed Use feedback from Field Merchandisers, Associate Dealers, and internal partners to improve POG quality and the customer experience. Conduct post mortems with Merchandising teams to identify improvements for future Line Review execution.

Stay informed on retail trends, consumer insights, and industry best practices to support effective Space Planning decisions. Ensure Retail Floor standards are maintained, Line Review rooms are organized, and Space Planning Specialists follow sample management processes.
What you bring   Post-secondary education in a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 2-3 years of Space Planning or relevant retail merchandising experience, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliverables. Demonstrated leadership, collaboration, and coaching skills, with the ability to provide guidance, share expertise, and support the development of others. Strong proficiency with Microsoft 365, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, and practical knowledge of AI tools.

Experience developing effective AI prompts and supporting others in the use of AI is preferred. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present effectively, build collaborative relationships, and influence decisions across teams and organizational levels. Knowledge of Canadian Tire merchandising philosophies and Associate Dealer best practices is considered a strong asset.

Experience with JDA Space Planning is considered a strong asset. Ability to occasionally support the physical setup of fixtures and POGs.
In addition to competitive pay, we offer:
Comprehensive benefits and retirement programs
Performance incentives
Continuing Education Programs
Other perks to support your well-being
Career growth opportunities and product discounts
Broadband Salary Range: $64,000.00 - $ CAD Annual
Our typical hiring range is between $70,000.00…