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Assistant store Manager

@ Vast auto Distribution

Kitchener, Ontario

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Overview

Vast-Auto Distribution, a subsidiary of O'Reilly Automotive, is hiring an Assistant Store Manager to coordinate employees and support daily branch operations. The role covers order processing, inventory adjustments, credit verification, delivery routing and health and safety enforcement.

Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate employee work and resolve issues in scope
  • Oversee order processing, sales invoicing and backorders
  • Oversee daily credit verification and inventory adjustments
  • Maintain delivery routing systems
  • Enforce health, safety and hygiene standards

Requirements summary:

  • Sound judgment, organization and methodical work habits
  • Autonomous, able to set and follow priorities
  • Strong sense of initiative
  • Works well in a team environment
  • Communicates effectively with customers and staff

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Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDentalDisability insuranceRetirement plan
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-08-03
First seen by our source
2026-10-13
Source record updated
2026-10-13

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentBusiness operations
Manages peopleYes
Travelair: none
Work settingStore, Warehouse
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer moderate
Perks mentionedRetirement plan

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Vast auto Distribution

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Full company description

Vast-Auto Distribution is a leader in the distribution and marketing of automotive parts for auto parts stores in Eastern Canada. Operating the Auto Value, Mister Muffler, Auto Mecano and OCTO Auto Service Plus banners, Vast-Auto offers its customers complete business solutions. The company currently owns six distribution centers across Eastern Canada: Montreal, Quebec, Brampton, Scarborough, London and Fredericton.

LinkedIn followers
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People associated on LinkedIn
154
Reported office locations
  • 4840 boul. des Grandes Prairies, Montréal, Québec H1R 1A1, CA
Business categories
  • Sales
  • Marketing
  • Automotive
Other recorded names
  • Vast auto Distribution
  • Vast-Auto Distribution
Specialties
  • Pièces automobiles
  • Logistique
  • Systèmes opérationnels
  • Stratégies marketing
  • and Formation continue
Profile identifies a recruitment agency
No
Reported total investment
0

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Vast-Auto Distribution is a leader in the distribution and marketing of automotive parts for auto parts stores in Eastern Canada. Operating the Auto Value, Mister Muffler, Auto Mecano and OCTO Auto Service Plus banners, Vast-Auto offers its customers complete business solutions. The company currently owns six distribution centers across Eastern Canada: Montreal, Quebec, Brampton, Scarborough, London and Fredericton.

FieldValue
IndustryAutomotive
Company size201-500 employees
HeadquartersMontréal, Québec
Organization typePrivately Held
Year founded1986
SpecialtiesPièces automobilesLogistiqueSystèmes opérationnelsStratégies marketingand Formation continue
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Job description

About us:

Vast-Auto Distribution, a subsidiary of O’Reilly Automotive Inc., is a leader in auto parts distribution and retail across Eastern Canada. It is part of O’Reilly Auto Parts that operates more than 6,000 stores, with more than 92,000 team members across the USA, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and Canada under the Parts City Auto Parts and O’Reilly Auto Parts banners.



Job Responsibilities

  • Coordinate employees’ work and resolve issues within your scope of responsibility; escalate to your immediate supervisor any matters outside your authority or likely to have medium- or long-term impacts.
  • Refer to the Account Opening procedure for all matters related to accounts receivable and customer account follow-ups.
  • Approve employee timesheets.
  • Authorize branch expenses when required, with approval from the immediate supervisor, when required.
  • Complete the required documentation related to financing plans.
  • Collaborate to maintain effective communication between the sales team and other departments within the company.
  • Contribute to the ongoing correction of inventory discrepancies by completing inventory adjustment forms and submitting them to the shipping and receiving department.
  • Apply and enforce health, safety, and hygiene standards in accordance with legal requirements and internal policies.
  • Supervise the efficiency of order processing and sales invoicing (customer backorders).
  • Oversee daily credit verification and ensure corrections are made when necessary.
  • Support store operations on a daily basis.
  • Maintain up-to-date delivery routing systems.
  • Optimize daily operations and manage changes in assignments.
  • Follow up on operational issues and required adjustments and report them to the immediate supervisor.
  • Effectively resolve any issues impacting customer service, in collaboration with the immediate supervisor.
  • Perform any other related tasks assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Demonstrate sound judgment, organization, and methodical work habits.
  • Are well organized and structured.
  • Are autonomous and able to set and follow priorities.
  • Are adaptable and show good judgment.
  • Have a strong sense of initiative.
  • Work well in a team environment.
  • Communicate effectively with both customers and staff.


What Sets Us Apart

Grow and succeed in a value-driven workplace that supports your professional development, all within the stability of a Fortune 300 organization.

  • Exposure to best practices and tools across a large North American organization, opening doors to diverse career pathways.
  • Career growth opportunities through our Promote from Within philosophy.
  • Competitive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance, RRSP, and additional employee benefits.
  • Commitment to inclusion: We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We value different perspectives and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
  • Commitment to our customers and team members: We are enthusiastic, hardworking professionals dedicated to teamwork, safety and wellness, and delivering excellent customer service. We lead with respect, honesty, and a win-win attitude while maintaining strong expense discipline.

If you are excited about this opportunity, we encourage you to submit your resume. If your application is selected, we will contact you to schedule an interview.

Note: Vast-Auto Distribution does not use AI for job screening purposes

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