Regional Perishable Specialist

The Regional Perishable Specialist supports multiple Cost.U.Less locations throughout the Caribbean and the South Pacific regions by improving sales, profitability, product quality, food safety, and customer experience across perishables departments.

Joining The North West Company International (NWCI) gives you the opportunity for growth and development throughout the company, an attractive and competitive salary and benefits package, and to be part of a dynamic and diverse culture.

NWCI 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Review sales, margins, inventory, and market trends to identify growth opportunities.
• Maintain standards for quality, sanitation, merchandising, pricing, ordering, rotation, and product availability.
• Visit stores, assess operations, recommend improvements, and follow up on action plans.
• Train and coach store teams on procedures, customer service, product handling, and profitability.
• Partner with store, regional, category, and procurement teams to resolve operational and supply issues.
• Support new products, promotions, resets, and compliance with company and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of high-volume retail or supermarket management experience in perishables.
• Proven ability to improve sales, margins, operating standards, and customer experience.
• Strong coaching, analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and retail reporting tools.
• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to travel frequently, work a flexible schedule, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Reports to: Vice President of Operations and Supply Chain

NOTE: If an existing employee is selected for a posted position they will be required to remain in that position a minimum of one year prior to applying for other posted positions unless authorized by their current supervisor. New employees to the company must also remain in their position a minimum of one year prior to applying for posted positions unless authorized by their supervisor. This position adheres to the Corporate Job Posting Guidelines.

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.

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