Retail Operations Supervisor Job Vancouver area,BC Canada,Retail

Pet Smart does Anything for Pets – JOIN OUR TEAM!

Retail Operations Supervisor

About Life at Pet Smart

At Pet Smart, Anything for Pets begins with our people. Every associate plays a vital role in creating meaningful experiences for pets and their families, and we empower our teams with the tools, resources, and opportunities to grow and succeed. This posting reflects an existing vacancy, and we are actively seeking candidates for this role.

Benefits that benefit you

Take care of yourself and your family members—whether they be two-legged or four, have feathers, fur, or fins. Enjoy true rewards (plus lots of warm, fuzzy feelings)! Check out some of our AWEsome offerings:

Paid Weekly

Health & Wellness Benefits*

Group Registered Retirement Plan (RRSP) with company match

Paid Time off for full-time associates

Associate discounts

Tuition Assistance

Career pathing

Development opportunities

Job summary

Pet Smart’s Process Lead (Retail Operations Supervisor) has shared responsibility to drive operational excellence in our stores while upholding the company’s vision, mission, values, and strategy. This role is responsible for merchandising and inventory management, pet care operations, opening and/or closing the store, overseeing associates, and maintaining a safe and organized environment.

Essential responsibilities

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following and may vary depending on store characteristics and needs:

People Leadership:

Support and guide sales associates in merchandise handling, providing training on product knowledge and presentation standards.

Facilitates the associate experience and supports associate development. This includes but is not limited to training, onboarding, mentoring, and coaching for growth as well as providing feedback into associate performance reviews, disciplinary action and promotions.

Delegate and validate completion of daily tasks.

Leads and directs associates when acting as the leader on duty.

Address and administer associate complaints and grievances.

Recognizes and celebrates associates driving overall associate engagement.

Store Operations and Overall Store

Experience:

Execute merchandise strategies to optimize sales, including receiving of product, product placement, seasonal displays, and promotional setups.

Manages inventory levels, conducts regular audits, and analyzes sales trends to make informed recommendations for stock replenishment and markdowns.

Assists in maintaining accurate inventory records, conducting regular audits, and addressing discrepancies.

Operate point-of-sale (POS) systems and handle cash transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.

Maintains store standards and leads a culture of empowerment by ensuring compliance with our Policies and Procedures (P&Ps) and Code of Ethics.

Shared responsibility with store opening and closing procedures to ensure we uphold our brand promise.

Completes monthly live cycle counts, addresses discrepancies.

Responsible for pet care maintenance, commitment standards (cleaning, feeding, providing water, etc.) and caring for new arrival and sick pets.

Ensures pet parents have a positive experience with online orders including pick-up in store or ship from store.

Supports the associate and pet parent experience at all levels and ensures pets in our care are safe and healthy.

Responsible for taking immediate action and reports when a sick/injured pet is identified in the store; transport to the vet as needed.

Follows company Policies and Procedures to prepare for and receive new store owned pet arrivals. Ensures pets are healthy to move to sales floor after quarantine period.

Qualifications

2+ years of retail supervisory experience in a customer-focused environment.

Full-time availability required, flexibility in schedule, able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Proficiency in computer applications.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to react under pressure and maintain composure.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, particularly in maintaining a visually appealing store layout.

Supervisory responsibility

No direct reports, however, are expected…


Increase/decrease your Search Radius (miles)



Job Posting Language