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Wholesale Operations Support Specialist ll

The North West Co Inc

  • Anchorage, AK
  • 9 days ago

    Highlights

    In your role as the Wholesale Operations Support Specialist II, at Pacific Alaska Wholesale (PAW), the wholesale arm of the North West Company International (NWCI), your primary responsibility is to provide superior customer service for PAW/SPAN Alaska Sales. NWCI is a leading retailer to under-served rural communities and urban neighborhood markets in the following regions: Rural Alaska, the South Pacific islands, and the Caribbean.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationAnchorage, AK
    IndustryRetail
    Company Size5,000 to 9,999 employees
    Year Founded1668
    Websitehttp://www.careers.northwest.ca

    Description

    In your role as the Wholesale Operations Support Specialist II, at Pacific Alaska Wholesale (PAW), the wholesale arm of the North West Company International (NWCI), your primary responsibility is to provide superior customer service for PAW/SPAN Alaska Sales. If you excel at relationship building and enhancing customer experience, this opportunity is for you!

    Joining NWCI gives you the opportunity for growth and development throughout the company, a 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: 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 www.northwest.ca for more information.

    Your Role:

    • Support and resolve customer issues, including shipment tracking, credits, and product availability
    • Resolve questions and discrepancies relating to order processing efficiently
    • Compile, sort, and verify data to be entered, review error reports, and enter corrections into the computer system
    • File source documents after entry and keep records of work completed
    • Accountable for all aspects of receiving, production of shipping documents, and invoicing
    • Support the PAW/SPAN team as required

    Desired Skills & Experience:

    • Three years office experience, preferably in a retail or wholesale grocery environment
    • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) OR equivalent combination of education and experience
    • College or additional training preferred but not required
    • Experience with inventory management and/or accounting preferred
    • Proficient computer skills and comfortable learning other computer programs/systems
    • Proficient in 10-key
    • Must be detail and process oriented and possess critical thinking skills
    • Knowledge of rural Alaska shipping methods and Alaska Native Corporations helpful

    We create a collaborative and constructive culture by:

    • Acting with Integrity • Fostering excellence • Respecting Others • Working Collaboratively • Being Accountable

    The North West Company is committed to inclusion and diversity and encourages applications from all candidates including but not limited to: all religions and ethnicities, LGBTQ2s+, BIPOC, and persons with disabilities.

    You may include your resume and cover letter together as a single document. 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.

    Location: Anchorage, AK

    Reports to: PAW Operations Manager

    Benefits

    Stock Options, Subsidized Commuting, Employee Referral Program, Employee Events, Retirement / Pension Plans, Transportation Allowance, Work From Home, Life Insurance, Merchandise Discounts, Paid Sick Days, Parking, Performance Bonus, Prescription Drug Coverage, Professional Development

    About Company

     The North West Company Inc. is a leading retailer of food and everyday products and services to rural communities and urban neighbourhoods in Canada, Alaska, the South Pacific and the Caribbean. North West operates 237 stores under the trading names Northern, NorthMart, Giant Tiger, Alaska Commercial Company, Cost-U-Less and RiteWay Food Markets and has annualized sales of approximately CDN$2.0 billion.

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