Ready to Make an impact?

Sobeys is full of exciting opportunities and we are always looking for bright new talent to join our team! We currently have a 36 month term opportunity for a Team Lead, EDI to join our Finance Shared Services team based out of our office in Stellarton, NS.

Here’s where you’ll be focusing:

• Manage day-to-day activities within specific functions
• Manage staff assigned to business area
• Enable effective and efficient processing of all transactions, within function, through the scheduling and organization of workflow.
• Lead and inspire team to consistently deliver exceptional customer service, ensuring every interaction meets or exceeds customer expectations.
• Accountable for the approval, implementation, and enforcement of efficient and effective best-practice processes
• Provide guidance and support to staff in the root cause analysis and the sustained resolution of all escalated issues relating to the processes within the department
• Ensure overall quality of service, retention, continuity, risk mitigation and management of any service offered
• Lead or take part in the financial analysis of business initiatives
• Apply business and financial expertise to assist in resolution of complex issues
• Monitor internal and external business information and assess impact
• Serve as business partner for assigned area of responsibility (provide analysis, guidance, and recommendations for new business activities and impacts)
• Foster an environment that encourages employee engagement and motivates team members to perform at their best
• Identify individual development needs and provide coaching, support and direction in terms of on-the-job learning and formal training to create development plans that address gaps
• Lead by example by focusing on personal career development and pursuing opportunities to increase relevant knowledge and skills
• Foster a coaching and mentoring culture within your department, ensuring you are willing and available to support your staff in their development
• Support Sobeys talent management succession planning strategy, by ensuring high potential employees are identified and have action plans in place that align to individual and organizational needs
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, where colleagues in your department are encouraged and recognized for generating and implementing innovative ideas

What you have to offer:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Business, Accounting, Finance or related field
• Post-secondary education with a focus on Business, Accounting, Finance etc.
• Previous experience working in complex organizations.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and decision making skills
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks while meeting deadlines
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• People Management experience preferred
• Experience with SAP and other ad-hoc systems is an asset.
• Strong focus on customer service and people development
• Able to delegate and manage department workload effectively
• Experience with operations and/or merchandising functions preferred
• Ability to quickly grasp and adapt to the technical intricacies of a process

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