Manager, Execution and Planning - ONroute

Job summary

The Manager, Execution and Planning translates commercial strategies into actionable store-ready plans while coordinating across buying, operations, and marketing teams. They are responsible for maintaining execution guides, managing launch readiness, and identifying operational improvements through field feedback.

Job details

8 PROLOGIS BOULEVARD UNIT 402 MISSISSAUGA ONTARIO L5W 0G9 Job Title: Manager, Execution and Planning Grade 8 - $83,800 - $106,900 About ONroute ONroute is the proud operator of 22 convenient plazas along Highways 400 and 401 in Ontario. Our locations deliver fresh and exciting food and beverage options, fuel, and amenities that enhance the public’s travel experience. Through strong brand partnerships, operational excellence, and a guest-first mindset, ONroute continues to evolve the future of roadside hospitality in Ontario. About the Role The Manager, Execution and Planning is the critical coordination role that translates the Buyer’s strategy into complete, store-ready commercial and promotional plans. The role connects buying, operations, marketing, suppliers and system support to ensure plaza teams have clear standards, accurate information and all materials required for a successful launch. The Manager sets field priorities for Execution Associates and uses their findings to identify risks, coordinate follow-up and recommend improvements to the Buyer. Key Responsibilities Commercial Planning and Coordination Own the commercial and promotional implementation calendar. Build project plans with clear deadlines, dependencies and approval gates. Lead launch-readiness meetings and flag risks to leadership. Execution Guides and Merchandising Standards Create execution guides and AI-assisted planograms. Define placement, adjacencies, merchandising and replenishment standards. Maintain one source of truth for current programs and standards. Systems Pricing and Launch Materials Coordinate item setup in Panasonic, CrunchTime and other systems. Confirm pricing is loaded, validated and communicated. Coordinate creative development, printing and marketing distribution. Confirm product, signage and supporting materials arrive before launch. Field Coordination and Continuous Improvement Prioritize plaza visits for Execution Associates. Consolidate store feedback, pictures and compliance results. Identify whether an issue is local, operational, supplier-related or systemic. Recommend corrective actions to the Buyer. Maintain reporting on launch readiness, compliance and program performance. Qualifications and Experience Experience coordinating commercial, promotional or merchandising programs in a retail, food service or hospitality environment. Experience building project plans and coordinating deadlines, dependencies and approvals across multiple teams. Experience supporting multi-site operations, merchandising standards, planograms and launch execution. Familiarity with item setup, pricing and inventory systems; experience with Panasonic and CrunchTime is an asset. Skills and Competencies Strong planning, organization and follow-through, with the ability to manage competing priorities. Clear written and verbal communication and the ability to turn strategy into practical execution instructions. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including root cause assessment and performance reporting. Ability to use digital tools and AI-assisted planning tools with careful review for accuracy and operational suitability. Collaborative approach and strong alignment with diversity, inclusion, respect and teamwork. Additional Requirements Ability to travel regularly to plaza locations across Ontario. Minimum of 3 days per week in office and/or plaza locations. ONroute is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. We have a long-standing policy of providing fair, equitable, and accessible opportunities for all employees and applicants. Accommodation during the application process is available on request. ONroute is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to having a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace for all. We value team members with diverse backgrounds and experiences, as we believe it makes our company a better place to work and for our customers to experience. We welcome all applicants and offer reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities upon request throughout the hiring process. ONroute is recognized under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program’s Recognized Employer Pilot (REP)

What you’ll do

The Manager, Execution and Planning translates commercial strategies into actionable store-ready plans while coordinating across buying, operations, and marketing teams. They are responsible for maintaining execution guides, managing launch readiness, and identifying operational improvements through field feedback.

Requirements

Candidates must have experience coordinating commercial or merchandising programs within retail, food service, or hospitality environments. Proficiency in building project plans and managing multi-site operational standards is required.

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Retail operations · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Commercial planning
• Project management
• Merchandising standards
• Planogram development
• Data analysis
• Problem solving
• Inventory systems
• Pricing strategy
• Communication
• Stakeholder coordination
• Retail operations
• Food service operations
• AI-assisted planning
• Compliance reporting
• Launch readiness
• Performance Reporting
• Planning
• Operations
• Coordinating
• Problem Solving
• Operational Excellence
• Leadership
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Artificial Intelligence
• Marketing
• Teamwork
• Verbal Communication Skills
• Commercial Planning
• Planogram
• Merchandising
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Inventory Management System
• Follow Through
• Food Services
• System Support
• Product Launch Readiness

Job areas

• Management & Leadership
• Retail
• Food & Beverage
• Logistics
• Hospitality
• Planning Executive
• Merchandising Manager
• Sales and Marketing Managers
• First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers