Food Store Manager, Stonebridge (Ref# : M41)

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Food, responsibilities for the position include the following :

Operational Management :

Responsible for all aspects of site operation, including executing the store level plan, meeting operational efficiencies and targets, consistently implementing procedures / best practises, policies, and applying the CBA, ordering, receiving, processing claims, delivery, managing inventory; minimizing costs and maximizing profitability.

Talent Management & Team Leadership :

Leads their teams within the parameters of the CBA and Saskatoon Co-op polices and guidelines. Practices full cycle talent management - talent acquisition, onboarding, performance management including communicating clear performance expectations, coaching and mentoring, development planning, and driving employee engagement and implementing strategies to promote a positive employee work experience. Supports and coaches department leaders to apply talent management practices with their respective team members.

Financial Management :

Leads and develops store level budget in collaboration with the Food Division Manager, Senior Manager, Food, and Senior Pharmacy Manager. Works with Team Leader to review financial reporting and provides variance explanations within the timelines provided, and implements adjustments to obtain profitability. Oversees all site level audits, including regular inventory counts, schedules and recording of markdowns. Tracks and monitors sales and targets.

Marketing :

In support of the division’s marketing plan, provides input into the division’s marketing plan, executes store level and local marketing plan as directed by Team Leader, ensuring point of sale and in-store signage and promotions are aligned with programs and organizational / divisional marketing campaigns, and effectively displayed. Inform all team members of the campaign and required behaviors to align with the desired outcomes. Communicates brand differentiators and ensures they are understood, applied and observed through in-store interactions.

Analytics :

Track and compile relevant site level data to measure targets and analyze results, such as sales and employee sales hours, CASM execution, shrink, inventory, margin, productivity, specific product performance. Utilize BI Tools and other tracking methods. Work with Team Leader to gather insights, and implement corrective actions.

Safety (and Environmental) Stewardship :

Ensures compliance with Saskatoon Co-op’s Safety Policies and government regulations (OHS committee meetings, fire drills, operator’s certification). Reports incidents, workplace accidents and near misses as required. Aids in investigations in asset protection or other related matters. Implements corrective action to prevent future safety events. Ensures a safe environment for team members and customers; providing training to handle equipment and machinery, maintaining current certifications, performing regular inspections)

Qualifications :

• Grade 12 or Equivalent with a preference for post-secondary education (business diploma or degree)
• 10+ years proven and progressive management and leadership experience and leadership in a large format retail food location.

Deadline :  December 29, 2024