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At Your Independent Grocer, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong. We have opportunities for hard working, enthusiastic and reliable people just like you.

Andrew’s YIG #7524                                               Job Title: Grocery Manager

24 Amanda Street                                                   Status: Full-Time-Permanent

Coniston, ON                                                            

P0M 1M0                                                                                                  

705-694-4723

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the day-to-day management of all aspects of the Grocery department including ordering, merchandizing, customer service, sales programs within the department.
• Provide superior customer service through consistent application of store processes and standards (e.g. cleanliness, pricing integrity, inventory management, and signage)
• Ensure exceptional store conditions through regular maintenance and the execution of logs (e.g. Temp Logs, Sweep Logs)
• Ensure department operates within the parameters of the Company’s standards, Health and Safety policies, and merchandising standards.
• Working closely with all DSD vendors for ordering, merchandizing, receiving, credits.
• Receiving the DC Warehouse Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
• Ensure all Shrink, Labor, and Sales initiatives are followed.
• Planogram Execution.
• P.A.C.E Audit compliance.
• Able to open/close the store as required (Key holder)
• Ensure that all SAP processes are followed on a daily basis.

Requirements:

• 3 to 5 years of food retail experience.
• Available to work days, evenings, weekends.
• Prior experience managing/leading staff is an asset.
• Power jack Certification is an asset.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead, train, develop, motivate and utilize employees.
• Exceptional customer service skills with a talent for building customer loyalty.
• Goal and achievement oriented, while being flexible, adaptable and innovative to meet the needs of the business.
• Knowledge of computer applications including SAP, BOSS, Email, STAS/Persona.
• Knowledge of applicable legislation as it pertains to the retail food industry, i.e. Food Premises Regulation (food safety), Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations, Employment Standards Act, etc.

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars – Environment, Sourcing and Community – and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our employees progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits – these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.

We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our employees, 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.  
 
Please Note:
Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.    

NOTE: The Employer noted in this posting is an independently owned corporation (“Franchisee”) which is licensed to use the “Your Independent Grocer” trademark(s) by Loblaws Inc. Applicants hired by a franchisee will be employees of the franchisee. No employment or similar relationship will be created between the applicant and Loblaws Inc. or its affiliates.