Product Operations Manager

The Product Operations Manager translates Indigos visual merchandising priorities into locally relevant execution strengthening community connection and brand affinity while delivering a customer-centric experience that drives sales engagement loyalty and profitability.

Through a continuous improvement lens this role ensures that every stage of the product life cycle is executed efficiently and in alignment with brand standards creating moments of discovery and joyful interaction. This includes ensuring that all product operations processesincluding changeovers door-to-floor returns cycle counting markdowns promotional setup reportal maintenance and inventoryare executed to standard and that all merchandising reflects the Indigo brand.

The Product Operations Manager is a key driver of product operations processes and results fostering a high-performance customer-focused environment where employees build their capabilities contribute to team success and bring the Indigo brand to life through meaningful business outcomes.

KEY PERFORMANCE METRICS

• Net Promoter Score (NPS)
• Net sales and profitability
• Key Process Scorecard results
• Visual Merchandising Assessment (VMA) execution and action plan completion
• Door-to-floor units per hour (UPH)
• Store engagement score

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES what the work is

• Leads execution of product operations priorities at the store level translating Indigos strategic direction into operational plans that drive inventory accuracy product availability operational efficiency and profitability.
• Supports the General Manager in delivering store objectives identifying operational risks and barriers to execution and implementing solutions that improve consistency productivity and results.
• Provides leadership direction and ongoing support to Product Operations Leader(s)/Visual Operations Leader(s) ensuring inventory management product flow merchandising promotional execution and operational standards are executed consistently and effectively.
• Ensures the Indigo Experience and R.E.A.D. customer service model are consistently brought to life through strong Sales Generation Leader (SGL) practices including active in-the-moment coaching to reinforce behaviours elevate execution and drive customer engagement and results.
• Owns clear and consistent communication of business priorities to the operations and visual team leveraging Employee Hub communication boards and the DSR process to ensure alignment understanding and execution.
• Owns the operational cycle and product flow within the store leveraging sales inventory shrink and process performance data to establish priorities identify opportunities and drive consistent execution of inventory management routines including MyCount Reportal returns audits markdowns and related inventory control processes.
• Drives operational excellence across inventory and back-of-house processes maintaining strong organization compliance inventory integrity and loss prevention practices.
• Leads merchandising and operational execution ensuring product presentation promotions signage inventory routines and story changeovers are executed consistently and in alignment with company standards.
• Supports labour planning and workload management by helping align operational priorities team deployment and available resources.
• Reinforces clarity of roles responsibilities and accountability across the operations and visual team ensuring alignment to the store structure and RASI model.
• Recruits develops and retains high-performing teams through structured onboarding coaching and ongoing development.
• Participates in store talent review calibration and succession planning identifying high-potential employees and supporting their development and growth.
• Identifies and addresses performance conduct and engagement risks within the team taking appropriate action to maintain a strong values-aligned culture.
• Drives employee engagement through strong employee relations meaningful action planning and fostering a collaborative inclusive team environment.
• Leads store health and safety practices ensuring compliance with all provincial policies procedures and standards while fostering a safe environment for employees and customers.
• Models and embeds Indigos guiding principles and values fostering a positive inclusive and high-performing team culture.

Reports to: General Manager
Manager once Removed (MOR): Regional Director/District Manager

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Internal:

• Store employees
• Store leadership team
• Regional Human Resources Manager
• Regional Loss Prevention Manager
• Regional Visual Merchandising Manager
• Retail Operations team

External:

• Customers
• Landlord/facilities contacts and service providers as required

Qualifications :

• 2-3 years of progressive leadership experience in a specialty retail and/or multi-unit environment with experience leading teams in a customer-facing environment
• College degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Experience leading and executing operational inventory and/or merchandising processes translating direction into clear actions that drive results
• Strong business acumen with the ability to interpret sales inventory shrink and operational performance metrics to identify opportunities and implement focused action plans
• Proven ability to recruit develop and retain engaged high-performing teams with a focus on coaching and developing front-line employees
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and resolve escalated customer and team member situations
• Demonstrated operational discipline and strong understanding of merchandising inventory control product flow compliance and loss prevention with the ability to drive consistent execution across multiple priorities in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Adaptable and agile with the ability to respond to change and leverage technology (including AI-enabled tools) to improve operational efficiency and team effectiveness
• Maintains/obtains required role-specific certifications (e.g. First Aid Joint Health & Safety Committee) in alignment with provincial and store requirements
• Demonstrates sound judgment resilience and a proactive solutions-oriented mindset
• Full alignment with Indigos values as reflected in the Guiding Principles
• A passion for Indigos mission and delivering exceptional operational execution product presentation and team experiences
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings evenings weekends and holidays
• Ability to be mobile on the sales floor for extended periods and safely lift medium to large items (up to 40 lbs) using appropriate equipment and techniques
• Bilingualism (French/English) required for roles based in Quebec

Additional Information :

At Indigo all applications submitted are reviewed in detail by our HR team. In certain aspects of the hiring process artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be used specifically for screening and assessments. These tools support our team and are used to help bring relevant criteria to the foreground and do not replace human judgment. We are committed to using AI responsibly fairly and in compliance with applicable employment and anti-discrimination laws. We regularly review these tools to help prevent bias or discrimination.

At Indigo Diversity Equity Inclusion and Accessibility are core to our values. We integrate these principles into our training policies and hiring practices and continuously evolve to reflect the needs of the communities we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and lived experiences including but not limited to individuals who identify as BIPOC (Black Indigenous and People of Color) members of the 2SLGBTQIA community and persons with disabilities. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process please contact Human Resources at

This posting is for a current opportunity within Indigo

Indigo uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with certain aspects of the hiring process such as screening and assessments. These tools support our team but do not replace human judgment. We are committed to using AI responsibly fairly and in compliance with applicable employment and anti-discrimination laws. We regularly review these tools to help prevent bias or discrimination.

At Indigo Diversity Equity Inclusion and Accessibility are core to our values. We integrate these principles into our training policies and hiring practices and continuously evolve to reflect the needs of the communities we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and lived experiences including but not limited to individuals who identify as BIPOC (Black Indigenous and People of Colour) members of the 2SLGBTQIA community and persons with disabilities. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process please contact Human Resources at

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This posting is for a current opportunity within Indigo.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time

Department / Functional Area: Retail Operations
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1