Warehouse Manager

<p>In your role as Warehouse Manager, you will provide leadership and direction for the company&rsquo;s Wholesale division in the areas of sales, receiving, inventory management, customer order processing, customer service and employee training &amp; development.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>

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The North West Company

<p><strong>The North West Company Inc., though its subsidiaries is a leading retailer of food and everyday products and services to rural communities and urban neighbourhoods in Canada, Alaska, the South Pacific and the Caribbean. North West employees approximately 8,200 associates, the majority within the communities it serves. It operates 241 stores under the trading names Northern, NorthMart, Giant Tiger, Alaska Commercial Company, Cost-U-Less and RiteWay Food Markets and has annualized sales of approximately CDN $2.0 billion.</strong></p> https://careers.northwest.ca/

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Manager

Overview: <p>In your role as Warehouse Manager, you will provide leadership and direction for the company&rsquo;s Wholesale division in the areas of: sales, receiving, inventory management, customer order processing, customer service and employee training &amp; development.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Analyze and organize the receiving process for all incoming shipments based on order of priority; work closely with the Merchandise Manager for optimum results;</li> <li>Establish offloading standards as well as performance measurements and review the subcontracting system and make recommendations for policies and procedures;</li> <li>Implement an inventory control system, and initiate a program of cycle counting to identify possible breaches in the inventory control systems; prepare reports</li> <li>Develop and implement a protocol and effective feedback mechanism with the purchasing department to recommend optimum order quantities for out of stock items;</li> <li>Collaborate with the Sales and Marketing Department to initiate and execute plans for growth opportunities with existing and new customers;</li> <li>In partnership with the Finance Department execute a credit management system;</li> <li>Supervise and monitor the Wholesale Division Cash &amp; Charge Financial Transactions;</li> <li>Develop and implement programs to reduce bad merchandise levels within the department; ensure safe product handling, enforce quality standards at receiving, make regular recommendations on items to be discontinued and maximum order quantities;</li> <li>Ensure the effective management of the freezer, and cold store department with emphasis on but not limited to: hygienic standards, stock rotations, minimizing loss, providing feedback on the un-saleable product;</li> <li>Manage the Pre-pack Department with a focus on cleanliness, equipment maintenance, department goals;</li> <li>Establish and execute measurable performance standards and make recommendations for incentive programs; conduct performance and salary reviews;</li> <li>Coordinate training and professional development of all team members; and</li> <li>Ensure company vehicles and warehouse operating equipment in the fleet are fully operational, and maintained;</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>
Requirements: <ul> <li>Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite;</li> <li>Ability to work on multiple tasks with varying priorities;</li> <li>Detail oriented with strong organizational and time management skills;</li> <li>Strong analytical, problem solving, and managerial skills;</li> <li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills; and,</li> <li>Strong interpersonal skills, coupled with the ability to communicate with employees at on levels within the organization on a variety of business matters.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><br />A competitive salary is being offered along with opportunities to learn, develop and advance throughout the organization. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.</strong></p>