Position: Store Manager
Company: MDC Supply GP Inc. o/a Great North Builder’s Supplies
Duration: Full-Time / Permanent
Location: Moosonee, ON
Closing Date: September 19, 2024 @ 11:59pm

Position Overview:
The Store Manager will report directly to the Mushkegowuk Development Corporation Chief Operations Officer (COO). The successful candidate must be self-motivated and possess the skills required for the overall operation of the company in respect to the proper management of the company assets, employees, and profitability.
This position will be responsible for the daily operations of the store’s goals and business objectives. These duties commonly include recruitment and supervision of personnel, meeting sales and financial objectives, advertising and promotions planning, working on special projects, coordinating, and supervising inventory, merchandising, pricing, supply chain components and overseeing customer service and owner relations. A competitive remuneration package that includes subsidized accommodations is available.

Key Responsibilities:
• Achieve sales and profitability targets, manage financial recording and monitoring.
• Understand annual regional buying needs and implement purchasing strategy to minimize pricing and transportation costs and maximize appropriate inventory levels.
• Manage multiple teams: retail sales, contractor sales, yard, delivery.
• Effectively manage inventory.
• Planning promotions and weekly flyer set up.
• Resolving staff, customer, and contractor issues.
• Loss prevention: training, awareness, and regular discussions with staff.
• HR planning, staffing levels, and employee morale.
• Ensuring store and yard cleanliness standards are met.
• Ensure that store assets and fixtures, POS system, trucks and other equipment are in proper condition to meet the store’s operational needs. Understand the POS system and procedures related to purchases.
• Work on additional duties and assignments as needed.
• Adhere and implement the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act and relevant legislation.

Experience Required:
• Retail and People Management: 2-3 years (Preferred);
• Building Materials Knowledge: 1 years (Preferred);
• Local / Regional work experience (Preferred).

Qualifications:
• Academic training from an accredited educational institution in a business or related program, or experience managing a retail business of a comparable sector in size (minimum 2 years preferred).
• Experience working in a retail or service industry.
• Experience in a management / supervisory role.
• Ability to plan, organize, and delegate work effectively and ensure its completion.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrated financial management experience.
• Excellent computer skills with extensive knowledge of Microsoft suite applications (Word, Excel, Power Point etc.).
• Excellent understanding of “retail best practices”.
• Experience with a POS system preferred.
• Building materials knowledge is preferred.
• Proficiency in the Cree language is considered an asset.

MDC Supply GP Inc. would like to thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The information provided will be used for recruitment and employment purposes only and remain confidential.