Senior Coordinator, Strategic Projects

Loblaw Companies Limited; Brampton; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Loblaw Companies Limited is seeking a Coordinator, Strategic Projects for the No Frills banner across Ontario and Atlantic Canada. You’ll support planning and execution of strategic projects, store openings, and major refurbishments while coordinating merchandising and banner programs.

The role requires hands-on in-store support, collaboration with Store Development, Operations, and Merchandising, and travel across regions. A college diploma is an asset and strong customer focus is essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of retail leadership or management experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of how operational execution contributes to in-store experience.
• Experience with retail systems or ability to learn quickly (SAP/IPFR/BOSS/planograms).

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert on retail systems and operational processes, including SAP, IPFR, BOSS, planograms, perpetual inventory and Sweda Mart, using this knowledge to support accurate product flow, ordering and inventory management.
• Build and execute merchandising plans for new store setups in partnership with Store Development, Operations and Merchandising teams.
• Provide hands-on support for new store openings and major refurbishments, including merchandising workshops and execution against banner directives and brand standards.
• Support the development, testing and implementation of improved operational and merchandising processes and standards.
• Partner with stores to drive consistent execution of company policies, strategic initiatives and visual merchandising standards; identify gaps and provide practical coaching and support.
• Act as a liaison between Merchandising and Operations, translating business direction into store-level execution and helping resolve issues that could affect project delivery.
• Use market and store insights to support merchandising and operational decisions within project scope, with a focus on customer experience and product offering.
• Train and support on-site colleagues across departments on banner operating standards and ordering processes to help deliver strong customer service.
• Manage multiple project activities and changing priorities while maintaining clear communication with partners and stakeholders.

Skills

Retail leadership

Team management

Project coordination

Education

College diploma or certificate

Tools

SAP

IPFR

BOSS

Planograms

Perpetual inventory

Sweda Mart

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.

Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections are 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 with 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.

Why is this role important?

The Coordinator, Strategic Projects (CES) supports the planning and execution of strategic projects, new store openings and major refurbishments across the No Frills banner in Ontario and Atlantic Canada. This retail operations role works behind the scenes to support store openings, merchandising strategies and banner- and enterprise-wide programs. The successful candidate will provide hands‑on, in‑store support while gaining exposure to both the operational and strategic aspects of the No Frills business.

What you'll do

• Serve as a subject matter expert on retail systems and operational processes, including SAP, IPFR, BOSS, planograms, perpetual inventory and Sweda Mart, using this knowledge to support accurate product flow, ordering and inventory management.
• Build and execute merchandising plans for new store setups in partnership with Store Development, Operations and Merchandising teams.
• Provide hands‑on support for new store openings and major refurbishments, including merchandising workshops and execution against banner directives and brand standards.
• Support the development, testing and implementation of improved operational and merchandising processes and standards.
• Partner with stores to drive consistent execution of company policies, strategic initiatives and visual merchandising standards; identify gaps and provide practical coaching and support.
• Act as a liaison between Merchandising and Operations, translating business direction into store‑level execution and helping resolve issues that could affect project delivery.
• Use market and store insights to support merchandising and operational decisions within project scope, with a focus on customer experience and product offering.
• Train and support on‑site colleagues across departments on banner operating standards and ordering processes to help deliver strong customer service.
• Manage multiple project activities and changing priorities while maintaining clear communication with partners and stakeholders.

What you bring

• 2+ years of retail leadership or management experience in a fast‑paced environment.
• College diploma or certificate in a relevant field is considered an asset.
• Strong customer focus and an understanding of how operational execution contributes to the in‑store customer experience.
• Working knowledge of retail operational systems, or the ability to learn new technologies quickly. Experience with SAP, IPFR, BOSS, planograms, perpetual inventory and/or Sweda Mart is an asset.
• Experience coaching, leading and motivating teams to deliver strong operational results.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, organize work effectively and adapt to evolving priorities.
• Strong collaboration skills, with the self‑discipline and initiative to work independently when required.
• Ability and willingness to travel to communities across Ontario and Atlantic Canada, as required.

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact

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 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 our decision‑making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility and other competitive benefits.

Bring your whole self

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

Diversity, equity and inclusion

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.

This posting is for a newly created position. The Company uses artificial intelligence for the purpose of screening, assessing and/or selecting applicants for this position.

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 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 our decision‑making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility and other competitive benefits.

If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives and 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 :$52,000.00 - $71,500.00 / 52.000,00$ - 71.500,00$ (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 a newly created position. 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 nouvellement créé. L’entreprise utilise l’intelligence artificielle dans le but de filtrer, d’évaluer et/ou de sélectionner les candidats à ce poste.