Supplier Coordinator

United Natural Foods, Inc.; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Health & Dental benefits

Employee discount

Mentorship program

Job summary

United Natural Foods, Inc. in Vaughan, Ontario, is seeking a Supplier Coordinator to join our Supplier Services team. You will support data maintenance, administration, reporting, and communications with suppliers, brands, and internal stakeholders.

This hybrid role involves working with Excel and PowerPoint to develop insights, analyze promotional activity, and create useful reports and tools. You will interact across departments and participate in trade shows as needed.

Qualifications

• Post Secondary Education in Business, Marketing, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience in a professional office environment preferred.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong understanding of promotions, customer motivations and marketing functions.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to travel.

Responsibilities

• Data management; complete listing forms and validate information for systems.
• Manage multiple email inboxes and respond to inquiries from suppliers and stakeholders.
• Analyze and solve problems; provide insights to the Supplier Services team.
• Develop/maintain reports and tools to support pricing and assortment decisions.
• Create/update user documentation and tracking for tasks and responsibilities.
• Collaborate with internal departments and participate in trade shows as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication (oral)

Communication (written)

MS Office

Independence

Attention to detail

Data interpretation

Education

Post Secondary Education in Business/Marketing or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Overview:

As the Supplier Coordinator, you will join our Supplier Services team where you will have the opportunity to gain experience learning about category and brand/supplier relationship management. The Supplier Services team at UNFI fosters an environment of professional interaction with suppliers and delivers industry leading experiences, as part of a path to growth and profit for both UNFI and its supplier base.

A critical role in our team, the incumbent is the first point of contact for the Supplier Services division, engaging with our suppliers, brands, and key internal stakeholders. You are responsible for assisting in delivering the division's key objectives, primarily through data maintenance, adminstration, reporting and management of communications.

Recent college/university graduates are welcome to apply.

Location: incumbent is based out of the UNFI Canada - Vaughan office.

Job Responsibilities:

• Data management; complete listing forms as part of product-set up. Ensure all information received is reviewed and validated for system.
• Manage multiple email inboxes; respond to all inquiries with vendors, suppliers, and other key stakeholders.
• Act as an expert to the business unit and demonstrate the ability to analyze, prevent, and solve problems.
• Establish, facilitate, and provide analytical insights to the Supplier Services team related to promotional and marketing vehicles.
• Recommend analytical solutions that enable a more complete understanding of customer's promotional behaviour within or across selected channels, markets, and programs.
• Work with Supplier Services Management to create/develop/deploy reports/tools to support the team. Uses and prepares Excel spreadsheets and documents related to pricing, item assortment, etc. for Supplier Services.
• Develop/Maintain user documentation/training on all tasks/responsibilities.
• Develop/Maintain accurate tracking/reporting for work-related tasks.
• Develop/Maintain strong working relationships with both internal and external customers.
• Interact with other departments to address issues, requests, and questions.
• Execute promotional events on behalf of suppliers and brokers.
• Actively participate in Trade Shows (ex. event set up, registration, tear down).
• Stay current with the latest technology and new trends in the CPG space.
• Develop Reporting as needed/requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Requirements:

• Travel to Trade Shows when required.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification(s):

• Post Secondary Education in Business, Marketing, or a related field or equivalent combination of experience and training.

Experience (Required/Preferred):

• Previous experience in a professional and busy office environment, within a related field desired.

Required Knowledge:

• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint.
• Thorough understanding of company products and services.
• Strong understanding of promotional elements, customer motivations, marketing functions, procedures, and standards.
• Strong customer service skills.

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent analytic and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong understanding of MS Office applications and necessary functions to capture, execute, and translate data.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Able to translate data into meaningful and actionable recommendations.
• Ability to travel.

Work Environment:

Hybrid Role:

• This position follows a hybrid schedule. The acceptable split between onsite and remote work is determined by the manager. Hybrid associates may choose to work from the office on a more frequent basis than required.

About UNFI:

We are North America’s premier grocery wholesaler, delivering the widest variety of fresh, branded, and owned brand products to community grocers and retail chains alike. A pioneer in natural and organic foods, we are growing and transforming to meet the needs of an evolving workplace. Our 29,000+ employees work across America in our 50 Distribution Centers and corporate offices. Learn more: Organic, Natural and Conventional Food | Wholesale Food Distributors | UNFI

Benefits:

Base Salary, Hybrid, Health & Dental benefits – first day of employment, PTO, Company RRSP with employer-matching contributions - following 6 months of service, employee discount on UNFI products, mentorship program/developmental opportunities.

UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected ground. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the job selection process. - Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Compensation:

UNFI anticipates paying the above-referenced pay rate (or within the above-referenced pay range) for this position. Actual Pay, where applicable, will depend on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements. UNFI is committed to transparency in pay in compliance with applicable state and local laws.

Benefits:

For Washington positions (or positions that may be performed remotely from Washington), https://www.unfi.com/jobs-more-info-wa.html for Washington-specific paid time off details.

Candidates hired into this position will also be eligible to participate in the following benefits programs: Paid Time Off; Sick Time; paid holidays and parental leave; 401K Program; medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental death/dismemberment insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance program, Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Account, subject to meeting the eligibility requirements and the terms and conditions of these programs, and subject to any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements.

UNFI’s compensation, benefits, and paid time off policies are subject to change in the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with applicable law. This job posting should not be construed as an offer of employment with certain terms, nor should it be construed as a guaranteed minimum.

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.