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Position Title: Field Specialist Deli (1 Year Contract)Requisition ID: 38777Career Group (ADSP): AdministrativeDivision: Operations Conventional (01006147)Department: Stores OperationsWork Location: METRO ON-FIELD POSITION-5559 DUNDAS ST W (#A-DUNF)Province: Canada : OntarioPosition Type: TemporarySUMMARY:
This position is responsible for ensuring that Deli standards are maintained, for helping with training and opening of new stores, and for offering support to Store Managers and Deli Managers in the Deli operational area. This position is also responsible for the set-up of all new Deli initiatives in stores for assigned territory.This position involves travel within the Ottawa area.SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Act as the main contact to assigned Store Managers and Deli Managers in regards to Deli operations
- Work with Store Managers and Deli Managers to maintain proper Deli line-ups and pricing.
- Support stores in ordering merchandise/ inventory management
- Supervise the set-up of the Deli Department in new and all renovated stores.
- Work with the Store Managers and Deli Managers in identifying and correcting operational weaknesses in the department (including sales, margins and shrink.
- Continuous review of product line-ups and keeps current on customer needs and competitive activity.
- Supports Store Management in developing store employee skills, including technical, leadership and customer service.
- Responsible for set-up of all Deli initiatives within Stores. Execute new practices and provide feedback.
- Review Deli margins and inventory levels with Store Managers and Deli Managers. Investigate and explain discrepancies as necessary.
- Review, track and report on applicable Deli audits.
- Follows all Company policies and procedures, government regulations, Health & Safety, and Food Safety 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 Deli 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.The responsibilities and relationships assigned to this role may change as is necessary to achieve Metro\'s business objectives.METRO is committed to providing an inclusive work environment that reflects the communities we serve. The company values, respects and relies on the diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and points of view because it allows us to innovate, make better decisions and better understand our customers. We will consider qualified applications from all walks of life to build the best team.We encourage you to let us know if your current condition requires accommodation in the recruitment process so that we can accommodate you.Please note that we will only contact those whose applications are selected.We respectfully request that agencies do not contact us or send us unsolicited applications.METRO INC. is a food and pharmacy leader in Qu\xc3\xa9bec and Ontario. As a retailer, franchisor, distributor, and manufacturer, the Corporation operates or services a network of 953 food stores under several banners including Metro, Metro Plus, Super C, Food Basics, Adonis and Premi\xc3\xa8re Moisson, as well as 648 drugstores primarily under the Jean Coutu, Brunet, Metro Pharmacy and Food Basics Pharmacy banners, providing employment directly or indirectly to almost 90,000 people.Our five customer promises are simply that... promises to provide our customers with the best shopping experience possible. Under each promise are actions that support it.Our five customer promises:

• Great quality fresh products
• The people are great
• It\'s easy to shop
• Customers get what they want
• Prices are good

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