Field Specialist Bakery - Toronto, Canada - Metro Inc.

Metro Inc.

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Position Title:

***Field Specialist Bakery

Requisition ID: 36182

Career Group (ADSP):

***Administrative

Division:
Operations Conventional

Department:

***Stores Operations

Work Location:
METRO ON-FIELD POSITION-5559 DUNDAS ST W (#A-DUNF)

Province:
Canada : Ontario

Position Type:
Permanent

Joining our team has its advantages

Flexible schedule to promote work/life balance
Telecommuting in hybrid mode
Group insurance from the first day
Very competitive pension plan
Generous holiday policy
Personal days
Employee Assistance Program
Free parking
Opportunity for professional development

SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for ensuring that Bakery department standards are maintained, for helping with training and opening of new capital plan stores, and for offering support to Store Managers in the respective operational area.

This position is also responsible for the set-up of all new Bakery initiatives in stores for assigned territory.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Act as the main contact to assigned Store Managers and Bakery Managers in regards to Bakery department operations.
Work with Store Managers/Bakery Department Managers to maintain proper Bakery lineups, pricing, merchandising, and seasonal displays.
Supervise the setup of the Bakery Department in new capital plan stores.
Work with the Store Managers and Bakery Department Managers in identifying and correcting operational weaknesses in the Bakery department (including sales, margins and shrink.
Continuous review of product lineups and keeps current on customer needs and competitive activity.
Supports Store Management and Bakery Department Managers in developing store employee skills, including technical, leadership and customer service.
Responsible for setup of all Bakery initiatives within Stores. Execute new practices and provide feedback.
Review Bakery margins and inventory levels with Store Managers and Bakery Department Managers. Investigate and explain discrepancies as necessary.
Review, track and report on applicable department audits.
Follows all Company policies and procedures, government regulations, Health & Safety, and Food Sefety regulations, as well as compliance with collective agreements.
Other duties as may be assigned by Operations Management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

College diploma or University Degree.
5 7 years of Bakery knowledge and experience.
Strong understanding of merchandising, planograms, store layouts, and various union agreements.
Intermediate computer skills working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Experience in SAP and BDMS is an asset.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations, and emerging trends.
Valid driver's license.

Districts include:
Toronto, Brampton, Missisauga, Sault Ste. Marie and Timmins

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Metro values, respects and leverages the differences and competences of all employees from a variety of different backgrounds. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment._**
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_ Only applicants that meet the qualifications will be contacted._
**_ We respectfully request no calls or unsolicited resumes from agencies._