Referred applicants should not apply directly to this role.

All referred applicants must first be submitted through Workday by a current Loblaw Colleague.

Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued – as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country's largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well®.

At Loblaw Companies Limited, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong. 

The decision to join a company is a big one. We have opportunities for hard working, energetic and reliable people just like you.

Why is this role important?

Reporting to the Director, the Senior Manager will oversee the development of merchandising floor plans for stores within the Hard Discount format and support the design and execution of capital store projects. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with VPs, Specialists, Operators, Merchandising, and Real Estate teams to create merchandising plans that align with the format playbook and enhance store space productivity. Additionally, the Senior Manager will contribute to strategic projects for the division and lead the rollout of capital initiatives.

As a key member of the Capital & Merchandise Planning team, the Senior Manager will integrate category merchandising and operational standards to provide a consistent, data-driven approach to store planning.

Accountabilities:

Develop site-specific merchandising layouts using data to drive banner initiatives and optimize performance. Collaborate with supporting teams on strategy and design execution.Responsible for addressing and resolving any concerns or issues that arise between Store Development, Operations, and Category teams throughout the lifecycle of capital projects. Effectively manage stakeholder priorities while ensuring full alignment with established banner standards.Support strategic and category-driven projects for the format by offering input and feedback with a comprehensive, store-wide perspective. Execute approved concepts and pilots in-store and provide regular status updates when required.Provide support to teams managing strategic capital requests by assisting with data analysis, financial modeling, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

Role Requirements:

Post-secondary education (university or college) or equivalent experience.5+ years of retail experience. Previous experience in store operations or category management is considered an asset.Strong analytical, problem solving, planning, strategic and consumer insight skills.Exceptional commitment to customer service with a strong sense of urgency.Excellent communication skills, both up, down, and across the enterprise.Delivers results in a high-pressure environment with the ability to set priorities and meet challenging deadlines.Periodic travel required

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars – Environment, Sourcing and Community – and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits – these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.

We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.  
 
Please Note:
Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.