Product Operations Leader

Indigo Books & Music; Milton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading books and lifestyle retailer in Milton, Canada is seeking a Product Operations Leader to oversee the movement of goods and ensure exceptional customer experience. You will lead execution of product flow processes, coach team members, and foster a culture of employee engagement. Ideal candidates will have 1-2 years of experience in customer service or operations and a commitment to operational excellence. The role includes flexible scheduling and emphasizes a positive store culture.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a customer service, merchandising or operations role.
• Demonstrated commitment to creating an exceptional employee and customer experience.
• Ability to exercise good business acumen and systemic thinking.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of activities to support strategic priorities and product flow processes.
• Coach and provide feedback to Customer Experience Representatives.
• Open and close store as well as manage sales floor.

Skills

Customer service skills

Leadership ability

Knowledge of health and safety standards

Performance orientation

Job description

Company Description

WHO WE ARE

Indigo is a physical and digital place inspired by and filled with books, ideas, beautifullydesigned lifestyle products, and the creative people who help make it all happen. We believein real books, living life fully and generously, being kind to each other and to the environment,and that stories — big and little — connect us. Indigo is our customer's happy place — for joyfulmoments of discovery and to connect with people who share their passion for reading, theirbelief in ideas, and their commitment to making the world a better and more beautiful place.

OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES

Our Mission is to inspire reading and enrich the lives of booklovers. As such, we believe inthe power of people and their stories. We aim to attract top talent, nurture the potential ofour employees, and create space for everyone to thrive. Our Guiding Principles are thefew key ideas that are meant to influence everything we do, every day.

• We Will Hire, Inspire, Promote and Retain the Best
• We Will Be Customer Centric
• We Will Be Entrepreneurial
• We Will Be Committed to Caring About Each Other, Our Communities, and Our Environment
• We Will Be Committed to True and Shared Value Creation
• We Will Be Systems Thinking, Data Driven and AI enabled

Job Description

The Product Operations Leader is responsible for leading work and the execution of the work that contributes to the profitable movement of goods throughout the course of their life cycle. They provide coaching and feedback to Customer Experience Representatives (CERs) to bring products from door to floor efficiently and effectively. They lead the execution of the store’s visual merchandising activities, ensuring our customers can shop easily with or without assistance, and execute work to support reaction to sales trends and customer demands so that products are sold at the highest margin rate possible. They help influence a store culture that promotes employee engagement, growth, and development.

WHAT YOU\'LL DO:

Functional

• Lead execution of activities to support strategic priorities, and the efficiency and effectiveness of product flow processes
• Lead execution of D2F process and visual operations, reacting to sell-through, and continual focus on the flow of goods to the sales floor, and Back of House (BOH) set up
• Lead execution of markdown process, promotional set-up, and sell-through
• Lead execution of changeover and visual assessment action plans
• Maintain visual propping, signage, and acrylics
• Act as an advocate for the customer by placing them at the forefront of all decision-making processes
• Embrace and champion technology that creates high tech and high touch solutions for Indigo’s customers
• Proactively identify and anticipate customer expectations and needs
• Coach and provide feedback to CERs to ensure operational excellence and the profitable movement of goods throughout their life cycle
• Open and close store as well as responsibility for managing sales floor
• Ensure health and safety of employees and customers is top priority

People

• Support the building of strong teams by participating in hiring activities, training new hires, and cross-training current team
• Support development of talent by providing feedback on team performance to managers
• Collaborate with others to drive flexible and just in time solutions
• Share technical knowledge with others and actively seek to learn from those more knowledgeable than yourself
• Help others see the impacts of their efforts and proactively engage other functions to get input
• Encourage others to freely share their point of view and be open to feedback

Cultural

• Model Indigo’s beliefs and convey a positive image in everything you do
• Celebrate diversity of thought and have an open mindset
• Take an active role in fostering a culture of continual learning and taking risks without the fear of making mistakes
• Embrace, champion, and influence change through your team and/or the organization

Qualifications

WHO YOU ARE:

• 1-2 years of experience in a customer service, merchandising or operations role
• Demonstrated commitment to creating an exceptional employee and customer experience
• Experience leading others
• Knowledge of provincial health and safety standards
• Performance orientated
• Ability to exercise good business acumen and systemic thinking that supports meaningful decisions
• Ability to prioritize, plan and execute while being agile
• Ability to be mobile on the sales floor for extended periods of time
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends and holidays
• Ability to lift medium to large items, up to 40 pounds, while using appropriate equipment and safety techniques
• Bilingualism (French/English) is required for all positions in Québec

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 [e-mail]

This posting is for a current opportunity within Indigo