Corporate Bakery Deli Specialist

As a Bakery/Deli Specialist for Alaska Commercial Company (ACC), you will play a key role in improving daily merchandise placement and displays to drive sales, support inventory control, and elevate the customer experience. If you're passionate about setting high merchandising standards and making a difference in the communities we serve, this is a great opportunity to join our Anchorage-based team.

Joining ACC 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.

ACC is a subsidiary of The North West Company International (NWCI), a leading retailer of under-served rural communities and urban neighborhood 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 www.alaskacommercial.com for more information.

Your Responsibility:

• Establish merchandising standards in the bakery/deli departments of each store
• Ensure department merchandising programs, receiving and marking standards and ordering procedures and timelines are followed
• Coordinate store resets with Operations Manager, Marketing, Vendors, and Store
• Order expendable supplies for reset requirements to include tag request and check completed sets for completeness of items and appearance
• Ensure department and company markdown policies are followed
• Monitor training delivery to ensure consistency
• Help to develop the metrics and analytics to ensure each store is merchandised to maximize inventory productivity, through item movement reports, category sales and store movement reports
• Develop seasonal product layout, flow, and seasonal timelines for display
• Review and work with stores on their Perishable Inventory Results and markdown sheets to identify problems and opportunities
• Recommend new and replacement fixtures to improve sales and work with Procurement & Marketing to establish and maintain store profiles for merchandising purposes
• Work directly with stores to roll out a new warehouse management system
• Train stores on new methods of receiving, scanning, cycle counts, and inventory management
• Train stores on a new ordering tool that uses analytical forecasting to replenish inventory
• Serve as a liaison between Operations, Merchandising, and Logistics on new supply chain technologies throughout 2026-2027

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university, or one to two years' related experience and/ or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Previous bakery/deli department manager experience preferred
• Strong customer service skills and customer driven
• Record of bottom line and sales results in previous roles
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions and great communication skills
• Computer knowledge of Excel and Outlook
• Strong knowledge of Bakery/Deli Department operating principles
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to work with confidential information
• Highly self-motivated with a passion to bring our communities products and services to live better
• Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure
• Ability to travel to stores 120 days out of the year (every other week)
• Ability to work some weekends/holidays
• Ability to lift 50-70lbs. consistently

Working Conditions:

• Travel Requirements: This role requires up to 120 days of travel per year to rural Alaska. Travel is often via small aircraft (must be comfortable), often to remote communities where conditions can vary, and weather may impact travel schedules.
• Remote Locations: Hotel lodging is not always available in the communities we serve. Travelers should be flexible and prepared for alternative sleeping arrangements, which may include shared or temporary spaces.
• Environmental Conditions: Some work may take place in congested, dusty, or active store environments. Certain communities may have limited infrastructure or amenities.
• Climate: This role involves travel year-round, including during Alaska's extreme winter weather. Employees must be ready for sub-zero temperatures, snow, and possible travel delays or extended stays in rural locations.
• Office Environment: When not traveling, the position is based at our head office in Anchorage. It is a fast-paced, open office setting. Work is primarily computer-based, with extended periods of sitting or standing at a desk.

Location: Anchorage, AK

Reports to: Vice President of Operations and General Manager

We create a collaborative and constructive culture by:

• Acting with Integrity • Fostering excellence • Respecting Others • Working Collaboratively • Being Accountable

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.

You may include your resume and cover letter together as a single document. 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.