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We believe in 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 joyful moments of discovery and to connect with people who share their passion for reading, their belief in ideas, and their commitment to making the world a better and more beautiful place.\nOUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES\nOur Mission is to inspire reading and enrich the lives of booklovers. As such, we believe in the power of people and their stories. We aim to attract top talent, nurture the potential of our employees, and create space for everyone to thrive. Our Guiding Principles are the few key ideas that are meant to influence everything we do, every day.\nWe Will Hire, Inspire, Promote and Retain the Best - A’s Hire A’s.\nWe Will be Customer Centric.\nWe Will Be Data Driven - System Thinking - Entrepreneurial.\nWe are Committed to True and Shared Value Creation.\nWe Will be Human-Centered and AI Enabled.\nWe are Committed to Caring About Each Other, Our Communities, Our Environment.\n The Product Operations Manager translates Indigo’s visual merchandising priorities into locally relevant execution, strengthening community connection and brand affinity while delivering a customer-centric experience that drives sales, engagement, loyalty, and profitability.\nThrough a continuous improvement lens, this role ensures that every stage of the product life cycle is executed efficiently and in alignment with brand standards, creating moments of discovery and joyful interaction. This includes ensuring that all product operations processes-including changeovers, door-to-floor, returns, cycle counting, markdowns, promotional setup, reportal maintenance, and inventory-are executed to standard, and that all merchandising reflects the Indigo brand.\nThe Product Operations Manager is a key driver of product operations processes and results, fostering a high-performance, customer-focused environment where employees build their capabilities, contribute to team success, and bring the Indigo brand to life through meaningful business outcomes.\nKEY PERFORMANCE METRICS\nNet Promoter Score (NPS)\nNet sales and profitability\nKey Process Scorecard results\nVisual Merchandising Assessment (VMA) execution and action plan completion\nDoor-to-floor units per hour (UPH)\nStore engagement score\nKEY RESPONSIBILITIES - what the work is\nLeads execution of product operations priorities at the store level, translating Indigo's strategic direction into operational plans that drive inventory accuracy, product availability, operational efficiency, and profitability.\nSupports the General Manager in delivering store objectives, identifying operational risks and barriers to execution and implementing solutions that improve consistency, productivity, and results.\nProvides leadership, direction, and ongoing support to Product Operations Leader(s)/Visual Operations Leader(s), ensuring inventory management, product flow, merchandising, promotional execution, and operational standards are executed consistently and effectively.\nEnsures the Indigo Experience and R.E.A.D. customer service model are consistently brought to life through strong Sales Generation Leader (SGL) practices, including active, in-the-moment coaching to reinforce behaviours, elevate execution, and drive customer engagement and results.\nOwns clear and consistent communication of business priorities to the operations and visual team, leveraging Employee Hub, communication boards, and the DSR process to ensure alignment, understanding, and execution.\nOwns the operational cycle and product flow within the store, leveraging sales, inventory, shrink, and process performance data to establish priorities, identify opportunities, and drive consistent execution of inventory management routines, including MyCount, Reportal, returns, audits, markdowns, and related inventory control processes.\nDrives operational excellence across inventory and back-of-house processes, maintaining strong organization, compliance, inventory integrity, and loss prevention practices.\nLeads merchandising and operational execution, ensuring product presentation, promotions, signage, inventory routines, and story changeovers are executed consistently and in alignment with company standards.\nSupports labour planning and workload management by helping align operational priorities, team deployment, and available resources.\nReinforces clarity of roles, responsibilities, and accountability across the operations and visual team, ensuring alignment to the store structure and RASI model.\nRecruits, develops, and retains high-performing teams through structured onboarding, coaching, and ongoing development.\nParticipates in store talent review, calibration, and succession planning, identifying high-potential employees and supporting their development and growth.\nIdentifies and addresses performance, conduct, and engagement risks within the team, taking appropriate action to maintain a strong, values-aligned culture.\nDrives employee engagement through strong employee relations, meaningful action planning, and fostering a collaborative, inclusive team environment.\nLeads store health and safety practices, ensuring compliance with all provincial policies, procedures, and standards while fostering a safe environment for employees and customers.\nModels and embeds Indigo’s guiding principles and values, fostering a positive, inclusive, and high-performing team culture.\nReports to: General Manager\nManager once Removed (MOR): Regional Director/District Manager\nKEY RELATIONSHIPS\nInternal:\nStore employees\nStore leadership team\nRegional Human Resources Manager\nRegional Loss Prevention Manager\nRegional Visual Merchandising Manager\nRetail Operations team\nExternal:\nCustomers\nLandlord/facilities contacts and service providers, as required\n 2-3 years of progressive leadership experience in a specialty retail and/or multi-unit environment, with experience leading teams in a customer-facing environment\nCollege degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience\nExperience leading and executing operational, inventory, and/or merchandising processes, translating direction into clear actions that drive results\nStrong business acumen, with the ability to interpret sales, inventory, shrink, and operational performance metrics to identify opportunities and implement focused action plans\nProven ability to recruit, develop, and retain engaged, high-performing teams, with a focus on coaching and developing front-line employees\nEffective communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and resolve escalated customer and team member situations\nDemonstrated operational discipline and strong understanding of merchandising, inventory control, product flow, compliance, and loss prevention, with the ability to drive consistent execution across multiple priorities in a fast-paced retail environment.\nAdaptable and agile, with the ability to respond to change and leverage technology (including AI-enabled tools) to improve operational efficiency and team effectiveness\nMaintains/obtains required role-specific certifications (e.g., First Aid, Joint Health & Safety Committee) in alignment with provincial and store requirements\nDemonstrates sound judgment, resilience, and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset\nFull alignment with Indigo's values as reflected in the Guiding Principles\nA passion for Indigo's mission and delivering exceptional operational execution, product presentation, and team experiences\nAbility to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays\nAbility to be mobile on the sales floor for extended periods and safely lift medium to large items (up to 40 lbs) using appropriate equipment and techniques\nBilingualism (French/English) required for roles based in Quebec\n 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.\nAt 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 .\nWe respect your privacy throughout the recruitment process. 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