Dedicated to telling stories and creating experiences, Indigo is always looking for bright, energetic and customer-focused people who can help bring our exciting mission to life in one of our more than 170Indigo, Indigospirit, Chapters and Coles stores across Canada. We offer a variety of exciting opportunities at our retail stores, distribution centres, and home office for people who share our passions and want to be part of a dynamic and enriching culture.
WHO WE ARE
Welove books and all things beautiful
We are Canada’s Cultural Department Store
Books are our heart and our souland GreatBooks are JUST the Beginning…
We playby the following rules:
We exist to add joy to our customers’ lives each and every time they interact with us and our products
Our job is to create joyful moments for our customers
We treat each other the way we’d treat a valued friend
We inspire each other to do our best work
We seek to ignite creativity and innovation every day
We give back to the communities in which we operate
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 (must have overnight availability). 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 recent 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, we are committed to our communities, our customers, and each other; together we can make a positive impact. We know that fostering diversity and inclusion brings out your full potential and creates a joyful and welcoming environment for everyone. We are driven to be an equitable employer, which highly values your diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that you, in all your uniqueness, belong at Indigo.We welcome all applicants and encourage applications from individuals who identify as Black, Indigenous, a person of colour, LGBTQ2+ and people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request to individuals who self-identify as having a disability or special need. Please contact Human Resources at [emailprotected] if you require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.
WELCOME HOME
Indigo uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with certain aspects of the hiring process, such as screening and assessments. These tools support our team but 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 Colour), members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and persons with disabilities. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at [emailprotected] .
We respect your privacy throughout the recruitment process. Our Candidate Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you apply for a role with Indigo, and the choices available to you.
This posting is for a current opportunity within Indigo.
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📌 Product Operations Leader (Ontario)
🏢 Indigo-Books-
📍 Ontario