Back of House Manager

JD Sports; Burlington; Hybrid; CAD 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

JD Sports Canada in Burlington, ON is seeking a Back of House Manager to oversee stockroom operations, inbound deliveries, and outbound transfers, while leading the BOH team to ensure accuracy and efficiency. You will drive inventory control, support daily e-commerce fulfillment, and maintain a positive, inclusive work environment as part of the store leadership.

The role requires 3+ years in stockroom/distribution and 2+ years of people management, with strong communication and a high sense of

Qualifications

• 3+ years stockroom and/or distribution center experience.
• 2+ years people management experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and task oriented.
• Must have a high sense of urgency; proactive and organized.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of the stockroom (BOH). Ensure accurate labeling, logical placement, and maintaining general order & cleanliness of the BOH.
• Managing daily e-commerce fulfillment, which consists of picking, packing and shipping orders direct to our customers.
• Communicate daily with customer service, support office leaders, and other stores via slack, email or other channels.
• Decrease store shrinkage by researching inventory discrepancies and problem-solving issues to ensure optimal inventory levels & sales.
• Oversea store supplies, ensuring the retail store has everything it needs for daily/weekly operation.
• Lead by example while providing a positive and inclusive work environment for the entire team.
• Encourage and foster personal progression throughout the staff team.
• As part of the management team, you will be responsible to fully understand; work within company guidelines, policies and procedures. Helping with onboarding and training of new starters.
• Maintain an awareness of all product knowledge, and current or upcoming product / trends.

Skills

Stockroom experience

People management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

High urgency

Job description

900 Maple Ave, Burlington, ON L7S 2J8, Canada

Job Description

Location: Mapleview Centre , ON

Workplace Type: On-site

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $43,000 - $45,000

THE TEAM

JD Sports is a sports-fashion retail company with the incentive to inspire the emerging generation of globally minded consumers through a connection to the universal culture of sport, music and fashion. Established in 1981, the JD Group is a leading global omnichannel retailer of Sports, Fashion, and Outdoor brands. With our retail stores expanding and evolving all throughout Canada, The Group is continuously finding and developing talent that adds to the inclusive and diverse work culture. JD continuously and successfully sets the global standard for retail experience best through the unique delivery of the world’s most authentic brands to the market. Our commitment to showcasing brands in a premium environment and stores remain a key part of the JD strategy.

THE ROLE

As Back of House Manager, you will own all activity happening in the BOH. This includes managing inbound deliveries, preparing outbound transfers, leading a team, and ensuring inventory accuracy & efficiency per company standards. This is key role within the store’s leadership team, which reports to the store manager plus a dotted line to JD Canada BOH Manager (Support Office). Your experience making quick decisions, and the ability to pivot with ever changing business needs will be tested daily! The ideal candidate will have a high sense of urgency, be self driven; motivated, have a keen eye for detail and accuracy.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day operations of the stockroom (BOH). Ensure accurate labeling, logical placement, and maintaining general order & cleanliness of the BOH.
• Managing daily e-commerce fulfillment, which consists of picking, packing and shipping orders direct to our customers.
• Communicate daily with customer service, support office leaders, and other stores via slack, email or other channels.
• Decrease store shrinkage by researching inventory discrepancies and problem-solving issues to ensure optimal inventory levels & sales.
• Oversea store supplies, ensuring the retail store has everything it needs for daily/weekly operation.
• Lead by example while providing a positive and inclusive work environment for the entire team.
• Encourage and foster personal progression throughout the staff team.
• As part of the management team, you will be responsible to fully understand; work within company guidelines, policies and procedures.
  Helping with onboarding and training of new starters.
• Maintain an awareness of all product knowledge, and current or upcoming product / trends.

Required Skills, Experience, and Behaviors:

• 3+ years stockroom and/or distribution center experience
• 2+ years people management experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and task oriented.
• Must have a high sense of urgency. Being both proactive and organized.

  We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and will provide accommodations throughout the hiring process upon request.

  900 Maple Ave, Burlington, ON L7S 2J8, Canada