JOB DESCRIPTION
Planograms are essential tools that strategically map out product placement within our stores, ensuring a consistent, high-quality merchandise presentation. They serve as a foundational resource for category managers to implement product updates and new rollouts efficiently.
We are currently seeking a Planogram Specialist to join our team.
This role offers a valuable opportunity to develop expertise in merchandising, planogram principles, and planogram software. It also provides a strong career path toward future opportunities in store planning, purchasing, or project management.
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with merchants, suppliers, and other merchandising planners to create planograms (merchandising layouts) for our home improvement product assortments.
• Create planogram documents - using planogram and other reporting software - to support store rollouts.
• Design and set up sample merchandising layouts in our planogram test centre to ensure optimal product placement.
• Monitor and track all planogram rollouts & Space
• Manage and coordinate special projects related to merchandising and space planning

QUALIFICATIONS

• A strong interest in merchandising, with prior experience in retail space planning or product placement
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and a general aptitude for design software.
• Strong communication and time management skills.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to handle moderate physical demands: standing for 4 hours, lifting medium-sized merchandise if required up to 50 lbs.

ABOUT US
Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.
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.
Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.
We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
ABOUT THE TEAM
Kent is the largest retail building supply chain in Atlantic Canada. With 48 locations and an ecommerce website, our mission is to be the best source of home improvement products through superior customer service and know-how, quality products, and everyday great prices. We protect our customers and staff by hiring and training associates committed to our safety values. We employ over 3,700 people and work hard to increase our market share through strategic investment in training and technology. We focus on the development of our people and promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. In addition to our retail stores, we operate truss manufacturing facilities and a wholesale drywall company. We are a member of Independent Lumber Dealers Co-operative and the ARENA buying group which ensures our great product selection and pricing