Uniform Works, powered by GALLS, is seeking a Branch Manager for our recent Greater Toronto Area location.
Reporting to the Senior Director of Operations, any candidate for this position must have a passion for gaining product knowledge, details, numbers, as well as be an exceptionally organized person. To be successful in this role, multitasking and strong problem-solving skills are essential.
The Branch Manager will be responsible for a wide variety of tasks, including, but not limited to:
- Responsible for providing an operations plan and providing monthly updates, revisions and modifications to the plan.
- Collaborate with all Uniform Works functional teams to develop and implement branch strategies and practices.
- Collaborate with the sales and contract management teams to ensure branch can perform and satisfy customer expectations.
- Accountable for meeting or exceeding shipment targets, labour and profitability goals.
- Collaborate with inventory management team to maximize the return on inventory investments.
- Develop and implement consistent operating processes that are aligned with the national branch operations strategy.
- Effectively operate and maintain a distribution warehouse supporting regional branches in Western and Eastern Canada.
- Oversee regional contract development and management activities.
- Monitor stock levels and identify purchasing requirements.
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge of both clothing and equipment.
- Conduct daily inventory analysis to manage inventory discrepancies.
- Develop and implement inventory control procedures.
- Prepare reports and present branch performance data to the executive team.
- Assist in selection, development and evaluation of team members. Establish and manage performance goals for each team member and provide regular performance feedback.
Qualifications
- Proven ability to manage all aspects of a branch operation.
- Experience leading, coaching and developing a team.
- Proven track record in managing and tracking branch expenses and profitability.
- Robust computer skills – Microsoft Office Applications, Excel, Outlook and Word. Additionally, experience in Oracle NetSuite is preferred.
- Specialty industry knowledge preferred in law enforcement, fire, private security, or military sectors, with experience in uniform apparel, apparel decoration, and sewing functions considered a strong asset.
- Able to contribute to strategic planning process and show knowledge about opportunities/risks for the business.
- Possess decision making skills; able to assess issues and resolve any problems.
- Demonstrate flexibility and ability to multi-task.
- 4-year degree or equivalent preferred.
Key Relationships
- Customers
- Inventory Management/Supply Chain
- Human Resources
Supervision Exercised
- Staffing, Project Delegation, Performance Management, Work Planning, Task Delegation, Salary Reviews.
Physical Requirements
- Moderate physical activity: walking, standing, moving materials, boxes, etc.
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📌 Retail Store Manager (Toronto)
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