The Assistant Manager for Span Elite is accountable in assisting Span Elite Manager in all staff, customer, and distribution-related activities of the company, including purchasing, receiving, selling, shipping, and controlling inventory with a focus on efficiency, productivity, compliance and safety.

Joining The North West Company International (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 northwest.ca for more information.

Your Responsibilities:

Work closely with Span Elite personnel to oversee compliant packing, labeling, and shipping practices, reducing the risk of penalties or delays and ensuring cost-effective delivery.
Inspect the physical condition of the warehouse and equipment, initiating corrective actions as needed to ensure safe, secure, and efficient working conditions and to protect merchandise throughout receiving, storage, and shipping processes.
Supervise and support Span Elite personnel in the daily movement of merchandise into, within, and out of the warehouse to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with established procedures.
Coordinate and deliver required warehouse safety training to ensure compliance with company policies and all applicable safety regulations.
Communicate regularly with the Span Elite Manager regarding productivity trends, safety observations, and any issues identified during daily oversight of warehouse personnel and equipment.
Perform essential Span Elite Manager duties as needed, including during periods of absence or increased workload. These responsibilities include purchasing, receiving, selling, attending meetings, addressing customer concerns promptly, and communicating with management to seek guidance on resolving employee, customer, or distribution-related issues.

Skills and Qualifications:

Minimum two-year college degree or two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong computer skills prefer window base programs.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all unites of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Must be able to frequently lift and move 70lbs.
Must be able to operate forklift, hand-trucks, pallet jacks, standard safety equipment, and various office equipment.

Location: Anchorage, AK
Reports To: Span Elite Manager

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.