Merchandising Category Planner
Banner:  

RONA INC.

Entity:  

RONA INC. - Corporate - Boucherville QC - 00002 - Boucherville

City:  

Boucherville

Province:  

Quebec

Job Status:  

Full Time

Job Category:  

Merch/Marketing

Remote Work:  

Office (3 days)

Closing Date:  

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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, Réno-Dépôt, 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

Reporting to the Merchandising Planning and Execution Manager, the Merchandising Category Planner is responsible for planning and coordinating the various stages leading to the deployment of a merchandising strategy for all RONA Inc. banners.

To do this, the incumbent must have in-depth knowledge of project management and product merchandising process. The selected person should be proactive and have a good sense of organization and communication.

 

 

Your role

Build the plan for each of the projects in its division
Collect, validate, and structure the information required to build the project schedule
Establish the required milestones according to the strategy of the go-to-market team
Consult with support teams to establish the duration of each step of the project plan
Ensure that deadlines are met
Prepare an agenda and lead weekly cross-functional meetings to follow up on each task
Gather information and details to update the project schedule
Raise the stakes and participate in the development of an action plan with the support teams to maintain the project execution date. If the date cannot be maintained, escalate the stakes through the existing channels.
Deal promptly with raised problems; initiate meetings with stakeholders to put an action plan in place to resolve the problem
Understand the various business processes required for the smooth running of the project (eg, financial approval process, supply chain, etc.)
Work cross-functionally to manage and organize work processes and ensure optimal workflow
Coordinate the set-up of planograms in the laboratory and / or “test” stores
Perform any other task that may be assigned by the Merchandising Planning and Execution Manager

 

The qualifications we are looking for

University degree in a relevant discipline
More than three (3) years of experience in project management, process development or retail planning, or similar field
Intermediate proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite (MS Project, Word, Excel, Outlook)
Ability to work independently with limited supervision and react to changing priorities in a dynamic business environment
Excellent time management skills and organizational skills to ensure that all activities and tasks are performed simultaneously in an effective and efficient manner
Good communication skills and ability to support multiple teams
Ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization
Ability to meet deadlines and solve problems
 Ability to work in a changing environment
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 work