Category Coordinator ( Offshelf)

Role Overview The principal role of the category coordinator is to assist and support the development and planning for the non-permanent promotional space within stores.

Responsibilities

Are planned and executed in an efficient and timely manner in the stores (meeting identified parameters and seasonality)

Entered in the system accurately while respecting the timeline.

Shared with Cross-functional support teams ensuring they have accurate information needed to execute their portion of the process.

Promptly compiling information and sharing to cross-functional support functions.

Supports the item selection process and key measures of success in alignment with the endcaps and promotional spaces.

Ensure all essential execution parameters are completed such as product integrity, inventory projections and order completion.

Ensures all promotions are entered accurately and efficiently into the Promotional System.

Communicates the periodical and permanent Offshelf strategies with stores.

Assists in running quantitative financial metrics to determine the productivity of promotional space. Metrics will be Sales, Margin, Turn, GMROI and will support corporate budgets established by FP&A.

Monitors the sales results to make necessary adjustments such as retail prices based on competition, sell thru objectives and exit strategies.

Compiles Market Director, Merchant, and Store feedback to prepare for pre-event item selection and post event analysis to aid in item selection and future planning efforts. Communicates this reporting throughout the organization.

Develops store formats knowledge and maintains the store cluster lists in order to create planograms that respect the available space.

Participates in the correction process of the planograms making sure they represent the strategy.

Updates the data in the system and manages the changes in periodical off-shelf information.

Participates in the execution of the exit strategy of promotional products.

The candidate will be required to work cross functionally between Merchandising, Store Environment, Planogramming, Supply Chain and Operations to ensure all functions are executing their portion of the process.

Communicates final inventory strategy and presentation plans to Supply Chain and Planogramming to ensure accurate inventory is purchased for promotions.

Informs Planogram team of standard promotional space locations for Layout and Store Prototype placement.

Qualifications

All combinations of education and professional experience will be considered

Experience in retail is a major asset

Strong ability to use technology and computer systems

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, in both French and English

Strong negotiation skills

Strong analytical skills

Ability to build relationships and interact with all levels of management within the organization

Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously

Benefits

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

EEO Statement 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.

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