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Manager, Data Management Systems
Winnipeg, MB · RetailIn your role as Manager, Data Management Systems at The North West Company (NWC), you will be responsible for the integrity of organizational data related to merchandise, promotions, and other business driven informational needs. As the subject matter expert for NWC data management systems, this role seeks enhancements to tools and systems to best support changing business needs through engagement with appropriate stakeholders. In leading a team of data specialists, this role oversees business driven data collection and implementation of processes, and related training programs.
Joining NWC 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.
NWC is a leading retailer to under-served rural communities and urban neighbourhood markets in the following regions: Northern Canada, Western Canada, 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 Role:
Location: Gibraltar House, 77 Main Street, Winnipeg, MB
Reports To: Director, Merchandising Services
We create a collaborative and constructive culture by:
Being Enterprising • Committing to our Customer • Working with Passion • Leading and Developing Others • Demonstrating Respect and Inclusivity • Building Trust
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.
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.
This is an active job opening for a position that is currently available and we are actively seeking to fill.
For Internal Applicants Only:
Salary Grade: C0R010
Note: All employees must have a minimum of one year of service in their current position prior to applying for other positions unless authorized by their current manager. Prior to applying, an internal employee also MUST obtain a written endorsement email from their current Manager or Manager – once – removed and provide this to the recruitment team before they can be considered for opportunities. This opportunity adheres to the Corporate job posting guidelines.
Joining NWC 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.
NWC is a leading retailer to under-served rural communities and urban neighbourhood markets in the following regions: Northern Canada, Western Canada, 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 Role:
- Lead a multifaceted team overseeing the collection, entry, and maintenance of merchandise and promotional based data within NWC data systems.
- Enforce data standards through robust training programs, reference materials, and standard operating procedures for both internal and external stakeholders.
- Develop and uphold data integrity oversight programs through the use of data auditing techniques and remediation.
- Coordinate with business partners to support successful implementation, continuance, and improvement of ongoing data driven processes.
- Act in advisory and intermediary role amongst business stakeholders and technical partners as to the development or enhancement of systems and tools in response to changing needs or efficiency opportunities.
- Oversee the Merchandising Store Connect service through store-driven practices and continued enhancement.
- Maintain system knowledge through continuous learning and development to support role as subject matter expert of NWC data systems.
- Mentor and develop the talent of team members in support of internal succession planning.
- University degree in Commerce, Finance and/or Marketing.
- 3-5 years team management or leadership experience.
- 3-5 years data management, category management, and/or analytical experience (preference to retail).
- Expert Proficiency in Microsoft Office with specific emphasis on Excel.
- Proficiency with relational databases and structured query language (SQL).
- Demonstrated capability to lead an expansive team and prioritize work efforts within a fast paced work environment.
- Proven capacity to engage with varying stakeholder groups and deliver accountable results.
- Established interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.
- Exceptional organizational, prioritization, and time management skills.
- Aptitude to quickly learn new concepts, systems and industry best practices and apply these learnings to the continued development of the team/support of the business.
- Capacity to analyze specific details and/or components of a problem without losing perspective of the bigger picture and/or project goals.
- Strong understanding of process mapping or related working experience.
Location: Gibraltar House, 77 Main Street, Winnipeg, MB
Reports To: Director, Merchandising Services
We create a collaborative and constructive culture by:
Being Enterprising • Committing to our Customer • Working with Passion • Leading and Developing Others • Demonstrating Respect and Inclusivity • Building Trust
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.
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.
This is an active job opening for a position that is currently available and we are actively seeking to fill.
For Internal Applicants Only:
Salary Grade: C0R010
Note: All employees must have a minimum of one year of service in their current position prior to applying for other positions unless authorized by their current manager. Prior to applying, an internal employee also MUST obtain a written endorsement email from their current Manager or Manager – once – removed and provide this to the recruitment team before they can be considered for opportunities. This opportunity adheres to the Corporate job posting guidelines.