Back-End Operations Leader - Inventory & Fulfillment

Kent Building Supplies Inc.; Nova Scotia; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Plan

Employee Discounts

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

RRSP matching

PTO

Job summary

Kent Building Supplies Inc. is seeking an Assistant Store Manager – Back‑End Operations in Nova Scotia.

This hands-on leadership role oversees the building materials yard, shipping, order picking, inventory integrity, and fleet operations where applicable, driving safe, efficient, and accurate execution across Retail, Pro, and Install Sales. You will lead teams, coach associates, and collaborate with front-end leaders to ensure product availability and timely fulfillment while maintaining high

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in retail management.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
• Ability to leverage technology for project management, analysis, and solving problems (including Microsoft Office Suite).
• Openness to continuous improvement and responsibility for independent learning.
• Flexible schedule based on retail needs.
• Shrink and inventory control.
• 21+ years of age due to forklift training requirement (in-house to be provided), previous forklift experience is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing back-end operations: Lead the building materials yard, shipping, and order-picking functions to support store-wide execution and customer fulfillment.
• Managing inventory integrity and shrink: Ensure accurate inventory counts, loss prevention practices, and strong controls across back-end areas.
• Maintaining yard standards and safety: Ensure the yard and back-end workspaces are organized, compliant, and safe for both associates and customers.
• Driving operational support for sales: Partner with front-end leadership to support lumber, building materials, Pro, and Install Sales execution through accurate product availability and timely fulfillment.
• Analyzing performance: Review sales, operational, and inventory data to identify opportunities to improve efficiency, service levels, and profitability.
• Managing fleet operations (where applicable): Oversee delivery operations to ensure timely, efficient service aligned with customer expectations.
• Developing and engaging teams: Coach, train, and support associates through regular check-ins, feedback, and development conversations.
• Using systems effectively: Leverage Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook), Kronos for timekeeping, and D365 for inventory, sales, and operational tracking.

Skills

Leadership

Retail management

Communication

Technology fluency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Kronos

D365

Job description

Kent Building Supplies Inc. is seeking an Assistant Store Manager – Back‑End Operations in Nova Scotia.

This hands-on leadership role oversees the building materials yard, shipping, order picking, inventory integrity, and fleet operations where applicable, driving safe, efficient, and accurate execution across Retail, Pro, and Install Sales. You will lead teams, coach associates, and collaborate with front-end leaders to ensure product availability and timely fulfillment while maintaining high