Planner, Space Planning ( 6 months contract )

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 Space Planning Manager, the Merchandising Space Planner is responsible for the preparation and management of plans for all RONA Inc.

banners. As part of his duties, he will be called upon to develop and maintain layout plans in compliance with company and health and safety standards using design software, both for new and existing stores as well as for existing prototypes, special projects or any other project that supports the commercial strategy of RONA Inc.

banners. He will also be responsible for the sequencing of marketing for all stores and corporate projects, performing performance analysis and providing available data in order to make space allocation decisions that respect the strategic direction and store-specific layout plans for all RONA Inc. banners.

Your role

• Produce a complete set of plans including electrical, construction and demolition plans where applicable, in order to present the appropriate merchandising strategy for the targeted banner.
• Primary accountability to deliver all linear footage space allocation recommendations for stores.
• Accountable to maintain the space planning integrity in JDA for all banner stores across the network.
• Partners closely with Merchandising, planograms and Operations team to deliver sequences that are grounded in data and support the strategic direction of the merchandising.
• Be the point of contact, as required, for affiliated project proposals and may be solicited to work on a development plan to support the project.
• Suggests improvements to business processes and independently completes small sub-projects within a defined course of action.
• Tends to reference documented process and practices and learnings from previous experience to address challenges. May handle more common complex challenges but escalates situations that have not been encountered previously.
• Understands and accommodates established process and project timing.
• If necessary, visit stores to physically validate the merchandising space layout plan proposals.
• Identify, organize, solve and raise project problems if necessary.
• Immediately deal with identified problems; contact other departments for assistance in resolving the problem if necessary.

Provide input to other departments as needed.

Support a collaborative environment by working as part of a team of peers to solve problems and share information with peers, managers and clients as appropriate.

The qualifications we are looking for

• Must have a university degree, a college or have equivalent work experience of 3-5 years in a retail environment store space and / or planogram.
• Computer literacy; proficient in retail space management software. (Blue Yonder). Proficient in Auto Cad or similar software
• Must have good communication & writing skills in French / English and able to support multiple teams.
• Must be able to work in a changing environment.
• Ability to work cross functionally and deliver multiple projects while synthesizing large data sets.
• Self-motivated with good organizational skills to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines. Able to adapt to peak periods.
• Good time management skills to ensure all activities and tasks are completed effectively and efficiently.
• Work experience in retail is an asset.
• Intermediate knowledge of the Windows PC environment (Outlook, Word, Adobe Acrobat professional and Excel).
• Manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• 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.

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.