Project Planning Specialist, Merchandising - 18 month contract

Intro Statement
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Position Purpose
The Project Specialist Merchandising is responsible for administering the Product Line Review Process. They support the Merchandising organization and Implementation Project Managers by creating a product line review process and loading and tracking progress against it. They also develop reporting to ensure visibility and accountability.

Position Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

Responsible for the planning the execution of all Merchandising projects

Create and maintain scope of work documents.

Maintain project documentation including time lines and toll gate charter

Ensure compliance for all deliverable tollgates for projects.

Track progress and quality of work being completed

Manage project schedules and communication to team

Interact and communicates with other departments including but not limited to Store Planning, Procurement, Visual Merchandising, Merchandising.

Act as the central point of contact for all project related activity, understand and respond quickly to all queries or feedback

Communicate important information to all stakeholders

Assist in developing and communicating presentations and process improvements to internal and external resources

Identify opportunities to reduce costs, shorten schedule, or improve quality of project execution

Identify and maintain a focus on risks and issues that will negatively impact the project to include generating discussions with groups involved, facilitating problem solving, decision-making, and escalating where required.

Candidate Qualifications:

Internal Candidates: Must fulfill minimum time-in-position (1 year) and performance management code requirements (M+).

University or college degree

Project Management Certification or equivalent

Retail / Store Merchandising experience

Process improvement background typically found in Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred).

Solutions oriented attitude

Detail oriented, ability to multi task and prioritize responsibilities to maintain deadlines

Ability to think logically, critically and analytically

Strong Communication, written and verbal communication skills required; ability to persuade or influence others; ability to present and interpret information to promote action and decision making.

Strong project management skills including process mapping and tracking

Ability to use project management software

Develop reporting to help teams proactively manage their reviews

Identify recurring risks and support teams is creating sustainable solutions to reduce risks

Able to influence others with no formal authority.

Acts with a clear bias for quality execution in merchandising resets

Closing Statement
Thank you for applying to The Home Depot Canada. Our careers allow you to unleash your inner orange to improve the lives of our customers and yourself by helping them to complete their projects. Please note applications will only be accepted online and only those candidates under consideration will be contacted. The Home Depot Canada is committed to diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Category

Management and Executive