Assistant Store Manager - Operations
September 27 2024
Industries
Retail
Lower Sackville, NS • Full time
ASSISTANT STORE MANAGERS OF OPERATIONS are responsible for all outbound activity in respect to the Lumber Yard and Shipping Department. The primary job function is to plan and direct the daily requirements of the Lumber Yard standards, Shipping and Fleet Turnaround Team, as well as coordinate the logistics of all outbound shipments. The right candidate will also be adept at effectively creating, implementing, and directing policies, objectives, and initiatives for the shipping department in conjunction with corporate oversight and goals.
Responsibilities
- Ensure all attributes of Health and Safety are maintained
- Customer Deliveries
- Day-to-Day Yard Operations
- Scheduling & Planning Efficiencies
- Overseeing Shipping, Receiving, Shipping and daily communication with Dispatch & Drivers
- Location Management Optimize Freight Flow
- Develop and implement strategies/initiatives to control and reduce operational costs
- Establish, Implement and Measure KPI's
- Involvement in hiring for the team
Qualifications
- 3+ years in retail management
- Strong verbal and written communication (bilingualism would be considered an asset)
- Experience in customer service
- Ability to leverage technology for project management, analysis and solving problems (including Microsoft Office Suite)
- Openness to continuous improvement and responsibility for independent learning
- Flexible schedule based on retail needs
About the Team
Kent is the largest retail building supply chain in Atlantic Canada. With 48 locations and an ecommerce website, our mission is to be the best source of home improvement products through superior customer service and know-how, quality products, and everyday great prices. We protect our customers and staff by hiring and training associates committed to our safety values. We employ over 3,700 people and work hard to increase our market share through strategic investment in training and technology. We focus on the development of our people and promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. In addition to our retail stores, we operate truss manufacturing facilities and a wholesale drywall company. We are a member of Independent Lumber Dealers Co-operative and the ARENA buying group which ensures our great product selection and pricing
About Us
Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.
We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.
Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.
We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.