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Category Assistant-General Merchandise
Category Assistant-General Merchandise
Retail Assistant Store Manager
Retail Assistant Store Manager
Supervisor, VIP Back of House
Supervisor, VIP Back of House
Supervisor, VIP Back of House
Supervisor, VIP Back of House
Assistant Manager (Floor Lead)
Assistant Manager (Floor Lead)
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Assistant Retail Store Manager | Polo Park
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Retail Assistant Store Manager-POLO PARK MALL
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Assistant Manager, Portage Ave
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Assistant Manager - Winnipeg
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Assistant Manager, Corporate Finance
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Assistant Manager, Special Crops
Abercrombie & Fitch - Assistant Manager, Polo Park
Abercrombie & Fitch - Assistant Manager, Polo Park
Abercrombie & Fitch - Assistant Manager, Polo Park
Abercrombie & Fitch - Assistant Manager, Polo Park
Senior Commercial Account Manager
Senior Commercial Account Manager
Research Assistant, Surveillance Cultures
Research Assistant, Surveillance Cultures
(CAN) Pharmacy Assistant -FR
(CAN) Pharmacy Assistant -FR
Library Service Assistant 1/2 FTGA
Library Service Assistant 1/2 FTGA
Library Service Assistant 1/2 CHAS
Library Service Assistant 1/2 CHAS
(CAN) Pharmacy Assistant
(CAN) Pharmacy Assistant
Category Assistant-General Merchandise
About the role
In your role as a Category Assistant at The North West Company (NWC); you will be responsible to assist the Category Manager with the day-to-day tasks of managing the category. You will compile data and reports required to monitor the Category performance, maintain vendor directory, investigate and respond to Stores and Category teams inquires regarding the category; and provide support for all category promotional activities.
Joining NWC gives you the opportunity for development throughout the company, a competitive salary and benefits package, and to be part of a dynamic and diverse culture.
NWC is a leading retailer to under-served rural communities and urban neighborhood markets in the following regions: Northern Canada, Western Canada, rural Alaska, the South Pacific islands, and the Caribbean. Our stores offer a broad range of products and services with an emphasis on food. Our value offer is to be the best local shopping choice for everyday household and local lifestyle needs. Check out northwest.ca for more information.
Your Role:
- Coordinates the data and information required for item and verifies list is accurate.
- Coordinates Category calendar and vendor meetings.
- Validates vendor submissions and submits to the Data Management team for processing.
- Responds to questions from the Data Management teams to ensure complete and accurate item setup.
- Sends communications to stores about item updates.
- Submits necessary category updates for communication.
- Responds to Store Connect tickets assigned to the Category Team, ensuring the resolution of store issues, and escalating when necessary to ensure a satisfactory conclusion for all tickets.
- Compiles data and draft reports and presentations for Category Manger approval.
- Supports the Category Manger in the monitoring of promotional planning and planogram reviews.
- Performs the administration related to Category promotional activities.
- Conducts analyses as requested by the Category Manager for weekly, monthly, and quarterly variance reports.
- Reviews and monitors reporting as required and takes necessary actions or escalates as needed.
- This role requires travel to store locations. Travel may include overnight stays for up to 5 consecutive days, with an estimated total of up to 30 travel days per year
Desired Skills & Experience:
- Previous experience working in an office support and/or in an administrative assistant role is required.
- Post-secondary education in business or related field or a College diploma is an asset.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with a focus on: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Must have demonstrated good written and verbal communication skills.
- Good analytical and problem solving skills are required
- Must be detail conscious and demonstrate a high level of accuracy.
Location: Gibraltar House, 77 Main Street, Winnipeg, MB
Reports To: Category Manager
We create a collaborative and constructive culture by:
- Being Enterprising - Committing to our Customer - Working with Passion - Leading and Developing Others - Demonstrating Respect and Inclusivity - Building Trust
The North West Company is committed to inclusion and diversity and encourages applications from all candidates including but not limited to: all religions and ethnicities, LGBTQ2s+, BIPOC, and persons with disabilities.
A competitive salary is being offered along with opportunities to learn, develop and advance throughout the organization. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
This is an active job opening for a position that is currently available and we are actively seeking to fill.
This position adheres to the Corporate Application Process Guidelines.
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About The North West Company
The North West Company Inc., through its subsidiaries, is a leading retailer of food and everyday products and services to rural communities and urban neighbourhoods in Canada, Alaska, the South Pacific and the Caribbean. North West operates 236 stores under the trading names Northern, NorthMart, Giant Tiger, Alaska Commercial Company, Cost-U-Less and RiteWay Food Markets and has annualized sales of approximately CDN$1.8 billion.
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