Senior Retail Operations Specialist

Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is hiring a Senior Operations & Product Specialist, Produce on a temporary up to 12 months basis on our Consumer Products team. This position is a remote opportunity and can be based in Saskatoon, Regina, Edmonton, Calgary or Winnipeg with an annual travel of approximately 20%.

The Senior Operations & Product Specialist, with a focus on Produce, provides commodity-specific technical expertise and operational support to FCL, Zone Operations teams, and Local Co-ops by maintaining program manuals, standard operating procedures, training materials, and regulatory documentation while supporting troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives. In collaboration with Category Management, vendors, and Food Safety teams, they develop and enhance innovative produce programs and products that strengthen operational performance, food quality, consumer satisfaction, and overall business results.

• Provides technical and commodity expertise by maintaining training, recipe, formula, and operational resources, supporting Zone teams, and collaborating with Category Management to develop consumer-focused products and programs that enhance retail performance, profitability, and customer satisfaction as measured through surveys, scorecards, and focus groups.
• Collaborates with Category Management to support branded and private label product strategies, assortment planning, and SKU optimization to drive category growth and profitability, while partnering with Operations Advisors to execute merchandising standards, enhance sales and margins, support marketing initiatives, and participate in commodity, marketing, and operations meetings across FCL and Zone teams.
• Prepares and communicates merchandising plans for upcoming promotions, supports category merchandising initiatives, and collaborates on food store renovation and development projects by providing merchandising, equipment, and small wares recommendations that improve operational efficiency, differentiation, and financial performance.

Who you’ll work with:
The Team: You will work closely with Category Management, Shared Service and Operations teams and will report into the Senior Manager, Produce Operations, Produce. This team strives to cultivate a culture of collaboration that balances operational and procurement expertise, values clear communication and strategic alignment, and fosters a supportive leadership that empowers team members to work independently.

The Collaborators: You will work closely with other functions in our Consumer Products business unit and collaborate across the organization with teams such as Category Managers, Procurement, Operations Advisors, Marketing, Shared Services, zone teams, and local retail co-ops

Why it matters:
We help local Co-ops serve their communities by providing support and leadership to food, pharmacy, liquor and convenience stores, and by delivering quality products and exemplary customer service.

Who you are:
You are looking for a career in Sales & Marketing and:

• Have 6-9 years of relevant progressively responsible experience.
• Have a Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Marketing (a combination of relevant education and experience may be considered).
• Experience working in Retail Operations/or Produce is preferred.
• Are familiar with Microsoft Office Programs and Genesis Software is considered an asset.
• A Food Safety Certification is required and can be completed during onboarding.

• Encouragement to take advantage of learning opportunities to grow and develop as a Team Member.
• As a co-operative, we do business differently. We believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable…