Main Duties and Responsibilities:Inventory:
Maintain optimal inventory levels; avoiding or minimizing excess stock and factoring in sales and shelf-life
Create purchase orders in the ERP system
Achieve high fill rates while maintaining appropriate levels of inventory using the resources, tools, and reports available
Minimize shortages and maintain accurate notes and details when shortages occur
Determine and coordinate inventory to be promoted and/or sold at a discount
Determine and coordinate inventory to be donated or discarded/destroyed
Costing:
Maintain accurate costing (using Buyers Costing Sheet comprised of item details, vendor pricing, discounts, Landed Costs, and exchange rates)
Ensure Freight costing is accurate and appropriately set; monitor and adjust as required
Process price changes as applicable (following monthly price change SOP)
Data Entry and Analysis:
Meet deadlines for various Purchasing input requirements
Forecast demand and determine best ordering strategies
Maintain updated portfolio management notes on how to manage each vendor/brand within the portfolio including any Buyer-specific responsibilities
Promotional Activities and Communication:
Support promotional activities such as key accounts monthly planners (review to ensure extra stock is purchased in time to be on-hand for expected increased demand), sell sheets (suggest items suitable for sell sheet promotion in collaboration with vendors/brokers/marketing and determine appropriate date periods for buy-in and ship-out), monthly specials and show specials (ensure files contain complete and accurate promotion details)
Ensure prompt, clear and positive communication to both internal and external customers, especially if there are problems
Other Duties:
Maintain positive supplier and broker relations, meet with suppliers and brokers as needed to review and discuss supply chain issues, performance, and opportunities/suggestions for improvement
Day-to-day problem solving, ensuring timely resolution of supply issues and shipment discrepancies (working closely with receiving for things related to quantity discrepancies, damage, and product temperature issues)
Contact suppliers and/or brokers to obtain required shipping documentation to ensure there are no transit/delivery delays (i.e., NAFTA, CCI, Import Declaration, Commercial Invoice, packing slip, etc.)
Resolve invoice discrepancies with suppliers/brokers/carriers in conjunction with Horizon accounting
Work with internal warehouse and accounting teams to resolve any on-hand/ERP stock inconsistencies.
Working Environment:
This is a full-time position (Mon-Fri) based out of our Burnaby office.
There is an opportunity for a Hybrid schedule following the onboarding and probationary period.
Qualifications and Expectations:
Minimum 1-2 years of purchasing experience, preferably in the grocery industry
Familiarity with ‘replenishment’ purchasing duties, including an understanding of inventory control and purchasing principles
Strong communication and organizational skills
An aptitude for numbers and details, with analytical and problem-solving capabilities required
Proven ability with computers (ERP system, Outlook, intermediate to advanced Excel)
Ability to work under pressure and with time constraints/deadlines
Experience coordinating freight is preferred
Experience and/or a strong interest in organic and natural products
Education – Supply Chain Management diploma (or equivalent courses or education) is an asset
Submission:
If you, or anyone you know, is interested, please send a resume with cover letter and salary expectations to:
[email protected] (on the subject line please note “Buyer, Grocery Division – May 2022)
Horizon is an equal opportunity employer valuing diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ancestry, colour, place of origin, gender, gender identity, age, religion, disability, family status, sexual orientation, or any other status or characteristic protected by law. If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation in any aspect of the application process, please contact the People + Culture department.
Note: We thank everyone for their interest but only those advancing to the next stage of the recruitment process will be contacted. Only Lower Mainland candidates are considered.
About Horizon Grocery + Wellness:
Horizon Grocery + Wellness is a leading distributor of organic and natural foods, household products, supplements, and natural personal care items, servicing thousands of locations across Western Canada. We thrive as a market leader via effective partnerships and primary relationships with our valued retailers and suppliers. We are a privately owned, 100% Canadian company with a 150,000 square foot Grocery facility and a 40,000 square foot Wellness facility located in south Burnaby, BC. Horizon Grocery + Wellness is the cornerstone of the Horizon Group, a privately held, Canadian-owned group of companies with distribution facilities servicing over 6000 customers across Canada.
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