Supply Chain Analyst

Gordon Food Service; Delta; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Gordon Food Service seeks an Inventory Management Specialist for their Delta Distribution Centre. In this hybrid role, you will manage inventory, develop strategies for improvement, and serve as the primary supplier contact. The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, promoting a family-oriented culture.

Benefits

FULL flex benefits program

Company matching RRSP

Family culture

Profit Sharing

Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and EAP Benefits after 30 days of employment

Qualifications

• Ability to work in teams and develop relationships.
• Self-directed with good prioritization skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Executes inventory management activities and maintains inventory flow.
• Collaborates with suppliers to manage quality and service issues.
• Responsible for continuous improvement of professional skills.

Skills

Human Relations

Self Management

Mathematical

Communication

Time Management

Supply Chain Management

Customer Service

Problem Solver

Product and Category

Job description

Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. Here's a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. There's a seat at our table for you...

Position Summary

Executes fulfillment plans for the BC Division utilizing GFS forecasting/replenishment system and other software applications. Manages inventory and develops strategies to drive continuous improvement with customer in-stock performance, inventory turns, and product loss. Acts as the primary supplier contact for inventory and supplier related business needs.

This is a hybrid role with the expectation to be at the Delta Distribution Centre office 4 days a week.

The compensation package for this position ranges from $57,000 to $72,000 on an annual basis.

What We Offer

FULL flex benefits program

Company matching RRSP

Family culture

Profit Sharing

Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and EAP Benefits after 30 days of employment

125 year, family owned and operated company history

Essential Functions

Executes inventory management activities for product conversions, seasonal/one time buys, long, and obsolete inventory

Collaborates with suppliers to solve quality and/or service problems; expedites deliveries as necessary.

Maintains an awareness of current market conditions, causal factors (weather, seasonality, etc.), and product availability to properly maintain perishable inventory for our customers while avoiding product loss.

Utilize fulfillment software functionality available to set up and maintain perishable items in order to maximize service level while minimizing spoilage and liquidation.

Develops and maintains seasonal plans utilizing fulfillment software functionality. .

Collaborates with suppliers, Traffic department, and Receiving to ensure proper inventory flow into GFS distribution centers.

Responsible for releasing Purchase Orders and replenishing inventory.

Implements and maintains business rules/processes for service levels, safety stock, buy multiples, inbound freight networks, etc.

Performs vendor analysis on a regular basis. Identifies and executes changes to buying parameters in a highly efficient manner resulting in improved service levels, lower spoilage and liquidation, and right sized inventory levels.

Works closely with the Merchandising and National Multi-Unit Team to meet all customer product needs, including item transitions, introductions, and discontinuation.

Aligns with, and supports enterprise procurement philosophies while meeting divisional business objectives.

Responsible for continuous improvement of professional skills including, but not limited to, various supply chain enterprise resource planning systems, Microsoft Office and Google applications.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Human Relations - ability to work in teams, interact with others across departments/roles, develop relationships, etc.

Self Management - self directed with ability to deal with distraction, repetition, prioritization, fluctuations in workload, ambiguity, etc.

Mathematical - knowledge of basic math (addition, subtraction, multiply, divide and percentages).

Communication - excellent written, verbal, organizational and communication skills.

Time Management - ability to multi-task, prioritize, and execute efficient work processes.

Supply Chain Management - knowledge of principles and methods for moving goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits

Customer Service - knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Problem Solver - ability to problem solve and develop solutions to a variety of complex problems by comparing, classifying, innovating, analyzing, coordinating, copying, etc. May refer to established precedents and policies.

Product and Category - advanced knowledge of supply chain principles and techniques for highly perishable products.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for the next stage will be contacted.Gordon Food Service is an equal opportunity employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people.All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to any enumerated or analogous grounds of discrimination, including race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, source of income, family status, sexual orientation or status as a qualified individual with disability.
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About the company

Gordon Food Service is a foodservice distributor based in Wyoming, Michigan serving the Midwest, Northeast, Southeast, and Southwest regions of the United States and coast-to-coast in Canada.

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