The Assistant Store Manager, Perishables effectively manages the Meat, Produce, Bakery/Food Service, and Freeze/Chill departments while developing store specific action plans and direct all activities within the store, ensuring that performance targets are achieved and priorities are aligned with overall store and company strategy

Joining NWCI gives you the opportunity for growth and development throughout the company, an attractive and competitive salary and benefits package, and to be part of a dynamic and diverse culture.

NWCI is a leading retailer to under-served rural communities and urban neighborhood markets in the following regions: Northern Canada, Western Canada, rural Alaska, the South Pacific islands, and the Caribbean. Our stores offer a broad range of products and services with an emphasis on food. Our value offer is to be the best local shopping choice for everyday household and local lifestyle needs. Check out northwest.ca for more information.

Key Accountabilities:

Develop action plans that achieve planned profitability, sales, and controllable expense targets

Communicate and ensure plans are understood by the perishables team

Meet or exceed budget targets on labor and overhead costs

Ensure the timely and accurate receipt of perishables for the store

Guarantee the safe and efficient operation of the store through strict adherence to company safety programs

Train all managers, supervisors and subordinates on performing an accurate inventory; ensure the correct execution of the inventory for the department and guarantee inventory accuracy

Certify that all department personnel are properly executing their code dating responsibilities.  Report code dating results to Category Managers

Guarantee that all scales are properly monitored for pricing accuracy per the schedule and ensure they’re corrected immediately as necessary

Oversee the storage of merchandise, insuring that high standards of cleanliness, orderliness, and sanitation are maintained

Monitor compliance with Federal, State, Territory and local regulations that impact CUL business operations

Assist Store Manager in gathering data and compiling information to facilitate weekly, monthly and annual reports

Ensure solid execution of “Best Perishable Area” on island.  This includes the Meat, Produce, Bakery/Food Service, Freeze/Chill departments

Responsible for ensuring that department managers and supervisors in perishable area maximize profits by optimizing labor and utilizing production logs

Responsible for ensuring that department managers and supervisors in perishable area maintain excellent sanitation and safety standards

Responsible for ensuring that department managers and supervisors in the perishable department merchandise product so that it is presented according to CUL standards to achieve maximum sales

Ensure that direction from the Bakery/Food Service, Meat and Produce Specialists are communicated to department employees and followed up on by department managers and supervisors

Ensure that the Bakery/Food Service Meat and Produce Specialists receive required documentation to monitor perishable area’s performance

Make certain that production standards for rotisserie chicken and bakery items are strictly adhered to by team members.  Ensure the CUL Fresh at Five program is strictly adhered to by team members

Perform any tasks assigned by Store Manager or Regional Manager

Follow instructions promptly and efficiently, taking initiative when appropriate

Adjusts positively to change in direction or assignment; proven ability to comply quickly with new programs, methods, practices and procedures

Employee staffing, training and development

Recruit, interview, and hire administrative staff Prepare and post weekly administrative staff schedules assuring that the appropriate staffing levels are met on a daily/weekly basis to meet the needs of the business.  This includes consideration needed for meal periods, vacations etc.

Develop, and adjust as necessary, short and long term staffing strategies based on assessment of administrative staffing needs, labor budgets, and labor costs

Ensure all employees understand job responsibilities, company policies, safety and sanitation standards, and expectations of performance

Evaluate, hold accountable and review performance of the administrative staff.  Set goals for next review period, recommend wage changes and promotions, utilize appropriate discipline and counseling and make appropriate termination decisions in accordance with company policies and only after consultation with Corporate Human Resources

Coach employees to improve and maximize performance, commitment to quality work and commitment to the company

Develop employees for advancement within the company

Overall Store Management and Policy Compliance

Be a CUL CEO (Customer Experience Owner)

Assist Store Manager in planning, assigning, and prioritizing work

Review all weekly and monthly reports and documents pertaining to store sales, customer service, vendor deliveries, shrinkage, and register transactions

In conjunction with store management team, enforce company policy against unlawful harassment, discrimination (Respectful Workplace policy) and workplace violence

In conjunction with store management team, maintain knowledge and understanding of local labor/safety laws and requirements

In conjunction with store management team, monitor and improve the customer service and satisfaction level within the store on a continuous basis

In conjunction with store management team, ensure 100% compliance regarding appropriate attire and wearing name badge by staff

In conjunction with store management team, certify that all alarms, security cameras, and all entrances and exits are properly secured and monitored

Assist with the overall supervision of the store as directed by the Store Manager and/or in the absence of the Store Manager or the Manager on Duty (MoR)

Issues, concerns, and emergencies outside of this position’s accountability must be escalated to the next level of authority.

Participate in monthly and semi-annual financial/physical inventory

Desired Skills & Experience:
 

• Minimum of 2 (two) years big box/warehouse club/high volume supermarket perishable department management experience
• Demonstration of improved sales and profit performance in previous roles
• Previous experience managing subordinate management and supervisory level staff
• Intermediate knowledge and ability using MS Office 2007 and above
• Intermediate computer and math abilities
• Previous retail or hospitality experience a must
• High School or Secondary School diploma or a combination of experience and education required
• Ability to meet all country or region immigration regulations and have valid documents to meet these qualifications
• Able to work well on own or within a team
• Self-motivated to work quickly and efficiently to complete the entire task within time limits
• Able to correctly manage time to meet deadlines and targets and to manage subordinates to do the same
• Ability to quickly adapt to new working environments, situations, and cultures

Working Conditions:

• Able to sit in office for periods of time
• Able to stoop and bend on a regular basis
• Ability to work in varying conditions from heat to cool
• Fast paced work environment
• Ability to work flexible hours, shifts and days including morning to evening, weekends, overnight and public holidays
• Ability to cover for other managers when needed for their leaves or other circumstances
• Ability to lift and or move 50 pounds

Positions will be advertised externally; however internal candidates will receive first consideration based on qualifications. NWC employees are encouraged to bring forward applications of external candidates that meet the qualifications of this position.

NOTE: If an existing employee is selected for a posted position they will be required to remain in that position a minimum of one year prior to applying for other posted positions unless authorized by their current supervisor. New employees to the company must also remain in their position a minimum of one year prior to applying for posted positions unless authorized by their supervisor. This position adheres to the Corporate Job Posting Guidelines.

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.