Sleep Country Hiring for Distribution Coordinator at Edmonton, AB Full Time

At Sleep Country Canada/ Dormez-Vous? We are passionate about all things sleep. We are a proud Canadian brand and sleep destination for all! We want to help all Canadians get a better night’s sleep.

Our Distribution Center (DC) associates play a major role in making sure each and every purchase ends in a happy face! As a DC Coordinator, you will play a major role in supporting an industry leading operation and team. We love our employees as much as our customers; which, is why we can guarantee you will feel challenged and at home each and every day!

Working at Sleep Country Canada (SCC) is more than just a job; it is your opportunity to realize your full potential! We trust you to make the right decisions- you will be motivated and empowered every day to make a positive difference to your team, the customer experience, and the growth of our business all while working in a fun work environment.

Why work for us:
This is not a job but a career

We are the proud winners of:
2018 Great Place to Work

2018 Great Place to work for Millennials

2019 Great Place To Work

2019 Best Workplaces in Retail & Hospitality

2019 Great Place to work for Giving Back

Mentoring and continuous talent development

Robust Medical & Dental Benefits

We will invest in you and train you

You will have Access to and Education Fund

We will provide you with a Tuition reimbursement program that covers professional AND personal development (yes, it means that you can get reimbursed for your scuba diving classes!)

We provide a Fitness Subsidy

Regular social events (we work hard and play hard)

Job Description

Can you?

Be responsible for ensuring DC is resourced and trained to meet the work demands of the sales region that it supports

Be responsible for all aspects of performance management, staffing, training and development of the distribution centre

Act as liaison representing the delivery department to all other departments and work together with them to enhance communication and understanding to solve problems and increase productivity, efficiency and improve relationships

Provide second level of support for all delivery/warehouse Associates in any and all issues as necessary

Be responsible for diffusing and resolving conflicts constructively

Support and review tracking of KPI’s and awards program

Oversee the administrative duties for all salary and hourly associates at the DC (Vacation request, personal days, PIP’s etc.)

Be responsible for writing and approving performance evaluations and develop plans

Ensure that all health and safety requirements (policies, guidelines, PPE, etc.) are followed and maintained in the DC.

Ensure the security and protection of Company assets (inventory, fixed assets, etc.) within the DC

Support senior management with monthly reviews of your business and facilitating weekly/monthly meetings, AOS etc.

Oversee the approval time keeping system that encompasses all hourly associates

Source, final interviewing and recommendations of new hires

Ensure that completion of orientation of new hires

Effectively lead, coach, mentor, train and performance management of the DC management team

Coach and develop management team and hourly associates to meet organizational and personal goals

Plan, organize and achieve goals independently or as part of a team

Lead change and create/support innovation

Effectively become knowledgeable of Sleep Country Canada’s systems and policies

Work with tight deadlines to meet multiple priorities

Do you have?

A college diploma in a related field? A university degree or post graduate certificates are considered an asset!

2 to 4 years of previous experience in a supervisory/management role is preferred

Knowledgeable of annual department budgeting with ability to establish, monitor, report and authorize expenditures

Knowledge and understanding provincial transportation rules and policies is required (ex. log books, trip inspections, checking them over making sure they are correct and up to date, etc.)

Inventory knowledge/experience including the RTV process

Bilingualism (English/French) is considered an asset. Parlez-vous franais? That would be a huge plus!

Are you able to?

Must have strong communication skills with the ability to diffuse and resolve conflict constructively with internal and external customers/department

Ability to concentrate while working on multiple projects or assignments and interacting with other members of management, associates, customers and vendors

Travel from time to time

Love managing as much as we love sleep!?!

Compensation:
This position offers a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience

Additional Information

Employment Equity

We recognize the importance of a diverse workforce and we therefore encourage applications from Aboriginal Peoples, women, members of a visible minority, and persons with a disability.