Christopher Wajid
Thorold
Summary
Results-driven leader with strong background in strategic management and organizational growth. Skilled in developing and implementing effective business strategies, optimizing processes, and driving team performance. Known for adaptability, effective collaboration, and delivering measurable outcomes in dynamic environments. Strong communication and problem-solving abilities, coupled with focus on fostering productive and positive team culture.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Director Strategy and Analytics - National
Loblaw Companies Ltd
11.2024 - Current
- Reporting directly to the SVP I developed and rolled out projects, renovations, pilots and shrink initiatives for 185 superstores
- Reviewed and sign off on every inventory financials for all Superstore banner stores
- Developed Strategy for shrink, labor and marketing for all Superstore banner stores
- Helped with the integration of Dominion and Real Atlantic Superstore into Superstore banner operations
- Planning assortment, renovation roll out and space mapping for 65 newly renovated stores
- Approved all new pilots for testing and further roll out
- Work with operations, category teams and space planning to design best format for all newly renovated stores
Store Manager
Real Canadian Superstore
05.2021 - 11.2024
- Managed the banners flagship store through test pilots ans renovation while delivering consistent conditions and financial results.
- Developed 3 Assistant Store Managers into Store Manager positions and several DPM into ASM positions.
- Transformed P&L results changing store results to the better by over 1 million dollars over the course of 18 months
- Building relationships with key community partners to drive store integration into the community and build customer relationships.
- Reduced shrink by 35% YOY contributing to large financial increase
- Tapped into key demographics in community to drive sales and adapt to changing trends.
Assistant Store Manager - Fresh and Non Food
Real Canadian Superstore
11.2017 - 04.2020
- Reduced process gaps while training new hires on products, software, operational best practices and store protocols
- Managed inventory flow through backroom organization and utilizing tools such as SAP, Periscope and BOSS
- Strengthened existing customer relationships through extensive communication and putting community partnerships with store in place.
Meat & Seafood Department Manager
Real Canadian Superstore
03.2016 - 11.2017
- Set department schedules and assigned daily work tasks to individual team members
- Trained new employees on handling, safety and stocking procedures
- Communicated clear expectations and goals to each team member
- Maintained established merchandising standards, including window, sales floor and promotional displays
- Educated customers about the brand to incite excitement about the company's mission and values
- Promoted 3 Colleagues from Part time to Department Manager during my time as Meat and Seafood Manager.
Media Buyer
Bensimon Byrne
07.2015 - 03.2016
- Determined the costs for media campaigns and presented to clients including Loblaw, G&E
- Collaborated with various stakeholders, clients and other personnel regarding media plans and campaigns
- Developed professional relationships with media planners, which helped to identify the right targeted audiences for campaigns
- Negotiated and purchased advertising space in trade magazines and journals on behalf of several large clients.
Education
Advertising & Marketing Sales Advertising -
Sheridan College
01.2015
Skills
- SAP , Word, Excel & MS Office Skills
- Clear , calm & solution oriented communicator
- Process implementation and refinement
- Superior attention to detail
- Relationship building
- KPI management
- Strategic planning
- Verbal and written communication
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Contact
Thorold, ON L2V
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Director Strategy and Analytics - National
Loblaw Companies Ltd
11.2024 - Current
Store Manager
Real Canadian Superstore
05.2021 - 11.2024
Assistant Store Manager - Fresh and Non Food
Real Canadian Superstore
11.2017 - 04.2020
Meat & Seafood Department Manager
Real Canadian Superstore
03.2016 - 11.2017
Media Buyer
Bensimon Byrne
07.2015 - 03.2016
Advertising & Marketing Sales Advertising -
Sheridan College
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