Director, Strategic Projects & Analytics - Western Canada

Role Overview

Strategic Projects and Capital Execution

• Lead major and minor capital initiatives, including new store openings, renovations, and new business strategies, from planning through execution.
• Lead strategic cross-functional projects with clear scope, timelines, accountabilities, performance measures, and execution plans.
• Partner with Operations, Capital Planning, Merchandising, Business Development, and enterprise teams to align investments and store execution with banner priorities.
• Oversee capital planning and governance processes, including approvals, budget alignment, and investment tracking.
• Develop business recommendations, presentations, and communications for senior leadership and the No Frills Owner-Operator community.

Strategy, Analytics, and Planning

• Lead analytics and decision support for long-term strategy, annual planning, and key business priorities.
• Translate complex data and business information into clear insights, recommendations, and actionable plans.
• Identify emerging trends, risks, and opportunities and recommend actions to support business objectives.
• Establish performance measures and reporting to assess results and drive continuous improvement.
• Translate strategic priorities into execution roadmaps for Operations, project teams, and stores.

Leadership and Stakeholders

• Serve as a strategic partner to the No Frills Leadership Team, Owner-Operators, and cross-functional enterprise partners.
• Build relationships across the organization to align stakeholders, influence decisions, and drive successful execution.
• Establish governance and communication routines to maintain alignment on priorities, decisions, risks, and deliverables.
• Lead planning and coordination of key banner and regional leadership meetings.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of progressive business experience, preferably in retail, merchandising, operations, strategy, analytics, or project management.
• Post-secondary education in a related discipline or equivalent relevant experience.
• Proven ability to lead complex cross-functional initiatives from strategy and planning through execution.
• Strong analytical and business acumen, problem-solving skills, communication, presentation, and influencing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, navigate ambiguity, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to travel within Canada based on business needs.

Preferred Knowledge

• Strong retail systems and operational knowledge is preferred, including SAP, BOSS, planograms, floorplans, and IPFR.
• Candidates may demonstrate the ability to learn new technologies quickly instead of possessing all listed retail systems knowledge.

Compensation

• Hiring range is CAD 120,000 to CAD 154,000 per year.
• Pay may reflect the candidate's experience, knowledge, and the geographical region of the position.

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