WHO ARE WE?
We are a proud Canadian company in operation since 1993. We are well established leader in Power Tools, Power Tools Accessories, Hand Tools and other categories. We have 4 store locations, a Distribution Center and Head Office. Our stores have a wide selection of national brands with the latest products in the market. We proudly serve a broad spectrum of clients from the Contractor, Trades and Industrial users. We take pride in serving their needs. We are creating new and more opportunities for our team through expansion.
WHAT WE OFFER OUR EMPLOYEES?
- We are expanding and hiring candidates who are looking for growth and development opportunities within our field.
- Competitive compensation.
- Comprehensive Benefit Package extended health, dental, long-term disability, and term life insurance.
- All Staff are full-time which creates a stable work environment.
- We are offering advancements through multiple channels – Contractor/Trade Sales, Distribution, and Head Office
Job Description:
The Inventory & Merchandising Manager reports to the Store Manager and plays a crucial role in helping the organization achieve its objectives. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in inventory management, shipping/receiving, merchandising, and customer relations. The candidate should be ambitious, results-driven, and have a passion for the tool industry. The Inventory & Merchandising Manager should have experience in coordinating / overseeing warehousing operations, managing retail inventory effectively. They should also have a structured management style and lead a team that excels in executing all tasks according to the procedures established by the head office.
The Inventory & Merchandising Manager is responsible for the financial results of the store inventory and compliance with company standards. They should prioritize the quality of customer service and customer experience. The candidate should audit current standards to ensure team execution is compliant with company procedures. They will need to execute team tasks for a three-month period to learn all the tasks and train new employees accordingly. The Inventory Manager must demonstrate leadership towards their team, recruit, train, stimulate and develop a robust team dealing with daily tasks. The Inventory & Merchandising Manager should also be comfortable managing a high-traffic retail store of approximately 15,000 sq. ft. and containing nearly 8,000 products.
Main Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate daily leadership skills to build and support the retail inventory & merchandising team and warehouse
- Lead daily walks on the floor with area managers and area owners to ensure all standards are followed (In stock, price, and promotions are tagged properly, ensure daily action plans are ready for the team, train to improve team knowledge, and ensure cleanliness for customers).
- Audit company standards to ensure procedures conformity in warehousing and inventory management. (Tool type reports)
- Sales-oriented, can make the merchandise attractive and easy to shop for so customers can fulfill their purchasing needs.
- Interview candidates to find the best fits for the company to build a strong team, including job search and managing our recruiting management system.
- Organize daily clerical tasks effectively (Pay works forms, hiring forms, statutory change, e-mails, action plans). Easy to work with and collaborative with head office and other stores to facilitate efficient communication.
- Audit company standards to ensure procedures conformity in warehouse, warehouse shipping/receiving, and inventory management.
- Plan the team's schedule to align with business needs.
- Follow the team's performances and manage accordingly.
- Do monthly benchmarking to stay ahead of the competition.
Experience:
- Minimum 3 +years retail management in fast-paste environment
- Minimum 5 +years combination of merchandising and inventory management in Retail and warehouse management
- Minimum 2 years experience working as a key holder in Retail or similar businesses
- Proven leadership skills with the ability of effectively handling 10+ employees
- Extensive experience in retail inventory management and exceptional customer service skills in Fast paste environment.
- Experience in the tool industry or another industry related to tooling is a plus.
- Must have delivered concrete results in inventory management and merchandising.
- Must have the ability to work in an organized manner, have a work ethic where judgment, logical reasoning, and initiative are advocated and used daily.
- Must have vast warehousing and inventory management knowledge and the ability to transmit it to their team.
Required Skills:
- Ability to motivate a team to achieve their goal and work accurately
- Ability to train, coach or keep team member accountable
- Ability to provide excellent customer service and strong problem solving
- Excellent time management skills to manage the team to work effectively
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $60,000.00-$70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Application question(s):
- Have you led a team of 10 or more people?
- How many years of experience do you have in inventory management within a retail environment?
Experience:
- Merchandising: 3 years (preferred)
- Inventory management: 3 years (preferred)
- Customer service: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
