Director, Planogram

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

At RONA, our 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 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.

The primary objective of this role is to lead the strategic execution of all planogram design efforts, in‑store POG execution, and productivity analysis by planning, managing, and optimizing micro‑space through category and space management, while driving innovation that enhances space productivity in an efficient and highly creative manner.

Your Role :

• Manage the productivity and efficiency of micro-spaces across all aspects of the store environment to deliver key outputs.

• Lead the team responsible for creating store-specific planograms to support reset activities aligned with RONA’s overall strategic category review process.

• Stay up to date on industry trends related to tools and processes and implement industry best practices within the area of responsibility.

• Ensure that store environment standards and safety requirements are upheld through planogram design.

• Define all aspects of planogram processes and collaborate with other departments to establish space productivity assessment and its impact on micro- and macro-space processes.

• Play a leading role, in partnership with the Space Planning team, on all new enterprise-wide initiatives and special requests.

• Continuously assess and improve the processes used to determine and plan assortments.

• Develop and manage a team of managers to continuously evolve the organization and enhance productivity.

• Lead the mindset and processes of space management with a focus on data accuracy and improving productivity of existing space.

• Identify strategic opportunities to enhance space productivity and design methods, technologies, and processes to enable change.

• Guide the team in developing solutions for store environments that align with the company’s strategy.

• Ensure customers enjoy a connected omni-channel shopping experience across the store.

• Lead the team in implementing operational efficiency within new store redesigns and layouts.

• Actively seek feedback from store operations partners on new layouts and designs, and take prompt action to resolve issues.

The qualification we're looking for :

• Undergraduate degree in Business Administration or a related field

• Graduate degree (an asset)

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, preferably in similar roles within a national-scale organization

• Sound judgment, initiative, and strong autonomy

• Strong adaptability and ability to manage priorities

• Action-oriented approach combined with strong problem-solving skills

• Ability to build trust-based relationships and influence others

• Ability to adapt to changing and unforeseen situations

• Ability to make informed decisions in high-intensity environments

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

• 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

• Electric car charging stations

• A fitness centre, sports activities, and showers

• Exclusive employee discounts, plus a 10% discount on store merchandise (at all RONA locations)

• Benefits: retirement savings plan, annual bonuses, student incentive program, etc.

• 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!

If selected for an interview, please advise our Human Resources team if you require accommodation during the interview and assessment process and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.

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.