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An opening exists in the Book Fairs Division for the position of Branch Manager reporting to the Director of Branch Operations. The salary range being offered for this role is $85,000-$95,000 CAD.

Work Location:  This position works out of our Surrey branch located at 2468 192 St Surrey, BC. 

Role Summary  
The Branch Manager is responsible for managing all facets of the branch. This is a flat-structured environment where you will work directly with all warehouse staff daily, ensuring efficiency in productivity, logistics, and labour.

The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated person with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while remaining calm under pressure. They will be resourceful in problem-solving, passionate about their team and succession planning, and have a drive to constantly improve all aspects of the business.
 
Primary Responsibilities  
People Management
•    Directly manage and supervise all warehouse staff including shipping, production, and inventory positions.
•    Passionately lead, coach, and cultivate a supportive and respectful environment
•    Empower team members and foster teamwork and collaboration
•    Manage recruiting, on-boarding, training, and retention with an emphasis on accountability, effective teamwork, and team cooperation
•    Cultivate diversity and inclusion as an important aspect of the work environment by supporting new ideas and different perspectives, promoting cross-cultural awareness, and creating a safe environment for all people

Business Management
•    In collaboration with divisional leadership, establish yearly operating budgets, quarterly business reforecasts, and financial branch performance analysis
•    Monitor business volumes to ensure all aspects of fulfillment are handled on time, correctly and cost-effectively
•    Determine cost effective logistics agreements, planning and shipping methods for branch territories
•    Participate in head office/Sales meetings to review business volumes and provide operational insight
•    Participate in other duties and special projects as required to support the business

Skills and Traits
•    Resourceful
•    Confident Decision Maker
•    Passionate
•    Approachable
•    Driven
•    Organized
•    Life-long learner

Qualifications 
•    Post-secondary education.  
•    5-7 years of progressive Management experience 
•    Demonstrated leadership, communication, and organizational skills. 
•    Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office programs 
•    Knowledge of AS400 and Salesforce (or similar CRM system), an asset • Knowledge of Oracle Transportation or similar, an asset 
•    Flexibility to travel when necessary. 

Some of the benefits we offer
•    Competitive compensation package
•    Health and Dental Benefits
•    RRSP Program
•    Paid time off between Christmas and New Year’s Day
•    Employee discounts on Scholastic books and merchandise

Interested applicants are asked to forward a copy of their resume to:

Human Resources Division
E-mail: resumes@scholastic.ca

Scholastic Canada does not utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) during the recruitment process. All applications are reviewed by members of our hiring team. 

We are committed to ensuring that the accessibility needs of all applicants are considered and accommodated at every stage of the recruitment process. Please connect with us at resumes@scholastic.ca if you require an accommodation or have any questions. 
 
We want to thank you for your interest in working with Scholastic, however only those candidates who have been selected to proceed to the next stage will be contacted. 

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