Packaging & Brand Analyst

Pay Range: $60,000 - $90,000
At The Home Depot Canada, we want you to feel valued and supported. The pay range you see represents base salary only. In addition, your total rewards may include: semi-annual bonuses tied to business performance;
Deferred Profit-SharingProgram to assist with retirement savings;
comprehensive paid benefits;
a 15% discount on Home Depot stock purchases;
and merit-based salary increases. We are committed to recognizing your efforts and supporting your growth with us.
Are you someone who thrives on helping others succeed, enjoys making an impact, and takes pride in guiding customers to the right solutions for their projects? If you’re also naturally curious and eager to keep learning, consider starting or growing your career with us at The Home Depot.PositionPurpose
As a subject matter expert in packaging, the Packaging Analyst will be required to support the growth, quality and productivity within the business. The role requires daily business transactions to generate and drive packaging related initiatives. Additionally, the role will direct corrective actions with vendors and 3rd party service providers to resolve packaging issues. Lastly, the role will act as the liaison between internal partners, vendors and 3rd service providers to ensure consistency with packaging standards.
Responsibilities:
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Generate and drive initiatives to improve productivity throughout the supply chain processes by collaborating with multiple internal/external stakeholders within merchandising, supply chain, store operations, logistics, vendors, and 3rd party service providers
Identify opportunities for improvements to current retail packaging to enhance its retail readiness
Provide direction to vendors on Home Depot and industry packaging standards with regards to display standards, PDQ trays, QPs, etc.
Provide direction to vendors and 3rd party service providers on testing protocols and work through deficiencies to ensure compliance
Collaborate with the Atlanta Packaging Engineering team to gain visibility to US activity with regards to new initiatives and categories where corrective actions are being taken to drive alignment
Drive corrective actions with vendors and testing companies to address products with high returns and/or high damaged markdowns
Manage the packaging and critical to quality (CTQ) processes within the onboarding process for all import and/or private branded product to ensure all products meet the Home Depot requirements as they relate to transport testing, colour consistency, print quality, and packaging integrity
Packaging Artwork
Review packaging intake forms against regulatory and Home Depot brand requirements prior to artwork creation
Review and approval of all artwork in digital approval software (FLOW + HDC internal studio)
Provide guidance to Visual Merchandising to help align POP signage to brand standards
Audit of in store packaging against what was onboarded and approved
Instruction Manuals
Work with vendor and service provider (InfoPros)
Sustainability
Drive initiatives to assist in achieving Home Depot sustainability goals through packaging changes
Collaborate with Home Depot US packaging team to ensure we’re aligned on packaging improvements as they relate to sustainability
Experience / Knowledge Required:
· Internal Candidates: Must fulfill minimum time-in-position (1 year) and performance management code requirements (M+, Meets expectation, Consistently demonstrates).
5 years of packaging experience with consumer products, preferably in a retail environment
Knowledge of packaging regulatory requirements
Solid knowledge of Packaged Transit Testing methods and specifications
Knowledge of print terms and processes
knowledge in packaging design, testing, and material handling methods
Ability to function well in a fast-paced, ambiguous work environment
Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously
Ability to influence, negotiate, and communicate with internal and external business partners, contractors and vendors
In our commitment to efficiency, consistency, and a fair hiring experience for all candidates, The Home Depot Canada uses
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to assist with the screening and assessment of applicants
for this position. Our process is designed to ensure human oversight is maintained throughout the selection process.
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