Director, Planogram

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• Français (CA)

Please note that:

Our Hybrid Workplace Policy establishes that associates need to have a reliable transportation to and from our corporate head office located in Boucherville (Quebec), to come to the office on a regular basis.

We require all our head office associates to be proficient in French, spoken and written.

At RONA, over 22,000 employees let their passion blossom every day. Our teams are driven by the desire to help people bring their projects to life and are committed to making a difference in the communities we serve.

We operate or service some 425 corporate and affiliated dealer stores. With a distinctive product and service offering and complementary store formats ranging from neighbourhood hardware stores to big box stores, our RONA+, RONA and Dick’s Lumber banners are well equipped to help meet the needs of all DIYers and contractors.

You’ve got the talent? We’ve got the tools! Here, your work and ideas will contribute to building a flourishing organization. Your voice will always be heard and valued. You’ll find career opportunities that live up to your ambitions and be able to further develop your unique set of skills.

So, if you’re looking to do what you love, we could be a perfect match

Our expectations

The primary objective of this role is to lead the planogram team and oversee the strategic implementation of all initiatives related to design and productivity analysis. This includes planning, managing, and optimizing processes while enhancing existing tools, particularly by streamlining category and space management. The role also involves driving innovation to maximize space productivity in an efficient and creative manner.

Your role

• Lead the team responsible for creating store-specific planograms, ensuring alignment with the company's strategy and the overall RONA category revision process, while maintaining operational efficiency during store remodels.
• Develop innovative solutions and adopt best practices in space planning, leveraging data analysis and market trends to optimize planogram performance.
• Collaborate with internal teams, particularly the space planning department, to assess the productivity of micro and macro spaces and support strategic initiatives across the organization.
• Promote a customer-centric approach in planogram development to enhance the customer experience and ensure a seamless omni-channel shopping journey.
• Mentor and develop the team by fostering the learning of best practices and advancing skills in data analysis and planogram design.
• Identify opportunities to improve space productivity by incorporating new technologies and methods to optimize layouts and processes.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards while actively gathering feedback from operational partners on new layouts, making quick adjustments as needed.

The qualifications we are looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field.
• Master's degree (an asset).
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, preferably in similar roles within a large national organization.
• In-depth knowledge of BleuYonder software (an asset) or equivalent software.
• Strong judgment, initiative, and ability to work independently.
• Excellent adaptability and ability to manage priorities.
• Action-oriented approach combined with strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build trust and influence others.
• Aptitude for adapting to changing and unforeseen situations.
• Ability to make informed decisions in high-intensity environments.
• Our Hybrid Workplace Policy establishes that associates need to have a reliable transportation to and from our corporate head office located in Boucherville (Quebec), to come to the office on a regular basis.
• We require all our head office associates to be proficient in French, spoken and written.

By joining the RONA family, you’ll enjoy many benefits, such as:

• A fitness centre, sports activities, and showers
• A childcare centre that can accommodate up to 78 children
• A cafeteria with a delicious menu prepared by a dedicated chef, healthy options, as well as FARO Roasting Houses and Tim Hortons coffee stations
• Exclusive employee discounts, plus a 10% discount on store merchandise (at all RONA locations)
• Benefits: retirement savings plan, annual bonuses, student incentive program, etc.
• Electric car charging stations
• Career growth opportunities within the company
• An inclusive and safe working environment
• Promotion of work-life balance
• An employer that’s involved in the community
• And much more!

RONA is committed to encouraging diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender, nationality, age, disability, or any other protected status.