Manager, Mapping and Allocations- (Super Market Division)

Loblaw Companies Limited; Brampton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Loblaw Companies Limited in Brampton, Ontario, is seeking a Manager – Mapping & Allocations to lead floor planning and product allocation for Health & Beauty and Home & Entertainment. You will translate merchandising strategies into effective floor plans and collaborate with Supply Chain to support replenishment.

Reporting to the Director of Mapping & Allocations, you will mentor a Senior Analyst, develop store-level floor plans, optimize space and drive sales and margin across the store network

Qualifications

• Post‑secondary education in Finance, Business, Economics, or related discipline.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management with cross‑functional influence.
• Ability to interpret data and translate insights into business recommendations.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Leadership experience or coaching/development ability is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain store-level floor plans with category teams.
• Create floor planning strategies to maximize sales and margin.
• Map value and merchandising strategies across store perimeters.
• Allocate products to stores per approved floor plans.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain on allocation and replenishment.
• Lead and coach a Senior Analyst to deliver team objectives.
• Build cross‑functional relationships to execute merchandising strategies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Stakeholder mgmt

Data interpretation

Organizational skills

Leadership

Education

Finance/Business/Economics degree

Job description

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.

Reporting to the Director – Mapping & Allocations, the Manager – Mapping & Allocations is responsible for supporting the floor planning and product allocation strategy for the Health & Beauty and Home & Entertainment categories within the Market Division.

This role partners closely with category teams to develop store-level floor plans that optimize selling space, drive sales and margin, and ensure products are appropriately bought and allocated across the store network. The Manager is responsible for translating merchandising strategies into effective floor plans and allocation decisions while collaborating with Supply Chain to support replenishment activities. This role includes direct leadership of a Senior Analyst, providing coaching, direction, and support to deliver team objectives.

Accountabilities

• Collaborate with category teams to develop and maintain store-level floor plans on a rotational basis.
• Develop floor planning strategies that optimize store space, support category objectives, and maximize sales and margin opportunities.
• Ensure value and merchandising strategies are appropriately mapped throughout the store perimeter to enhance the customer shopping experience.
• Manage the allocation of product to stores based on approved floor plans and merchandising strategies.
• Partner with Supply Chain on allocation and replenishment activities to ensure product availability and execution.
• Analyze sales performance, sell-through, inventory productivity, and markdown effectiveness, providing actionable insights and recommendations.
• Develop and present reporting that supports business decisions related to floor planning, allocations, and space optimization.
• Lead, coach, and develop a Senior Analyst, providing guidance on priorities, execution, and professional development.
• Foster strong cross‑functional relationships with Category Management, Supply Chain, and other business partners to ensure successful execution of merchandising strategies.

Requirements

• Post‑secondary education in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence cross‑functional partners.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret data and translate insights into business recommendations.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Leadership experience or demonstrated ability to coach and develop team members is considered an asset.

Retail Planning, Merchandising, Floor Planning, Space Planning, Allocations, or Category Management experience is an asset

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.

Hiring Range / Échelle Salariale à L\'embauche

$80,000.00 - $110,000.00 / 80.000,00$ - 110.000,00$ (per year / par an)

A candidate’s experience and knowledge as well as the geographical region in which the position is located may be factored into the pay a candidate receives for this position. This posting is for an existing vacancy. The Company uses artificial intelligence for the purpose of screening, assessing and/or selecting applicants for this position. / L’expérience et les connaissances d\'un candidat ainsi que la région géographique dans laquelle le poste est situé peuvent être prises en compte dans la rémunération qu\'un candidat reçoit pour ce poste. Cette offre d\'emploi concerne un poste vacant existant. L’entreprise utilise l\'intelligence artificielle dans le but de filtrer, d\'évaluer et/ou de sélectionner les candidats à ce poste.

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