Merchandise Processing Manager (7 Month Contract)

at  TALIZE

ABOUT US:

Talize is a proudly Canadian owned and operated national for-profit retailer offering quality resale apparel and housewares at unbeatable prices. As Canada’s newest and most unique shopping experience we offer new, like-new, and vintage items all under one roof. That means fantastic deals on brand names and designer fashions, and housewares!
Employment Type: This is a 6-7 month contract position

EXPERIENCE:

• 4+ years of experience working in a retail warehouse environment.
• 3+ years of managerial experience in a high volume fast-paced environment.
• Previous work in a thrift retail environment is considered an asset.

Leadership

• Oversee the general operation of the processing department, make decisions and take reasonable action.
• Responsible for the selection, screening, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of all merchandise team members.
• Train merchandise team members in the sorting, inspecting, grading and rolling of all merchandise – among other tasks.
• Collaborate as an integral part of the management team by providing support, attending meetings, and sharing information.

Employee Relations

• Provide direction to the merchandise processing team regarding company policies and procedures.
• Recognize and report policy infractions to the General Manager and Human Resources. Conduct and participate in all performance management meetings.
• Responsible for on-going performance assessment conversations against set goals.
• Assist in the implementation of employee recognition programs and events.

Health and Safety

• Confirm that the merchandise department is kept in an organized and clean manner in accordance to company housekeeping standards.
• Take precautionary measures and follow company guidelines against external and internal theft. Take appropriate action when external and internal theft occurs.
• Provide a safe workplace by identifying and properly removing any hazards and reporting hazards to the General Manager and Joint Health and Safety Committee.
• Manage all workplace accidents, complete and submit proper documentation in a timely manner and inform the General Manager and Human Resources.
• Co-Chair of the Joint Health and Safety Committee.

Departmental Responsibilities

• Regularly complete floor walks to determine priorities and delegate tasks to team members in morning meetings and throughout the day.
• Coordinate the efforts of the merchandise processing team to ensure timely flow of merchandise to the sales floor- maintaining inventory levels.
• Analyze and record daily merchandise processing data; including soft and hard pounds received and processed.
• Communicate goals and target changes to merchandise team throughout the shift.
• Plan, create and execute weekly schedules for the merchandise department.
• Accurate and timely completion of administrative duties.
• Direct the merchandise department in the preparation and execution of sale days.

Other Duties

• Maintain professionalism while communicating with peers, managers, customers and clients.
• Collaborate with store management to ensure operations and production work as a team toward the same goals - this may include sharing some responsibilities between the two departments.
• Knowledge of proper procedure to open and close the store.
• Troubleshoot technical difficulties with POS, pricing computer and other office equipment.
• Perform additional job-related duties as requested by the General Manager.