Area Manager - Merchandise & Games Administration

Overview:

The general scope of the position includes but is not limited to; managing the budgeting; financial reporting and tracking of the business; assisting the Director with purchasing/buying; coordination of business transactions with suppliers and our finance department; internal auditing; and assisting with hiring, training and records to ensure the Division remains compliant with the laws and rules of the province of Ontario.

How You'll Make A Difference:

• Assist Manager with receiving, tracking, price/marking and paperwork for the assigned area
• Oversees seasonal hiring, training and development while ensuring all assigned tasks are executed effectively
• Assist Manager with all aspects of the warehouse receiving and documentation of incoming products. Ensure receiving matches orders/PO’s and pricing of items is completed properly
• Assist with inventory management
• Ability to work shifts, weekends, holidays and evenings is essential
• Assist with the development of department policies and procedures to maintain excellence in service and quality and to ensure proper controls
• Coordinate with inter-department partners to ensure all administration assigned is completed and documented appropriately.
• Monitor seasonal labour by effectively executing availability, staff schedules and schedule changes as needed
• Assist with operating location as business demands while coaching staff by sharing information to ensure associates meets expectations
• Ensures proper maintenance and cleaning of work and maintenance of assigned workspace and equipment

We're Looking For:

• Prior experience hiring, training and development of employees
• Must have strong judgment and be an innovative problem solver
• Proven ability to oversee receiving and related administration
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Proven abilities successfully oversee high volume administration role
• Post-Secondary education in related field or equivalent experience supervising/merchandising in a multi-faceted retail operation
• Knowledge of internal controls, processes and procedures
• Proven ability to problem-solve, work with strict deadlines and work independently
• Computer literate with strong excel skills
• Experience with data analysis a definite asset