Job Description

You might not know our name, but you know where we are. That's because Compass Group Canada is part of a global foodservice and support services company that's the 6th largest employer in the world, with 625,000 employees.

You'll find us in schools, colleges, hospitals, office buildings, senior living communities, tourist attractions, sports venues, remote camps and military installations and more. We're in all major cities, at remote work sites and everywhere in between - doing business in Canada and 50+ other countries where you can learn and grow. Join us now and point your career forward!

Imagine working in a place that offers great resources to help you achieve your greatest potential. At Foodbuy, our solutions strengthen supplier relationships, customize offerings, and lower purchasing and production costs. In turn, we can give our passionate employees ongoing opportunities to grow. Join us.

Why work with Foodbuy? We are a member of Compass Group Canada, the leading foodservice and support Services Company. We extend our value-driven purchasing service model to external clients who benefit from our negotiated contracts with manufacturers that support food and beverage and facility management suppliers.

Job Summary

Now, if you were to come on board as one of our Distribution Analysts, we'd ask you to do the following for us:

• Lead analysis and prioritization of growth opportunities for responsible categories, suppliers, and customers.
• Develop tools and processes that drive value in contracting, conversion, and revenue generation.
• Support the Distribution Manager and Category Team with ad hoc analysis, market trends, marketing/communication opportunities and opportunity analysis.
• Act as liaison for customer/sector service level issues and improvements.
• Support the development of category plans, joint business plans/reviews for key strategic partnerships.
• Prepare supplier and category analyses and senior management presentation materials.
• Support Distribution Team with forecasting and tracking against budget. As requested by your manager, conduct income analysis, make forecast changes, or perform any other duties supporting category income drivers.
• Support team in managing the rollout, implementation and communication of new programs or program changes adhering to Foodbuy processes and timelines.
• Preparation of supplier, category, product, and pricing analyses, proactively identify opportunities and make recommendations as they relate to contract coverage, conversion opportunities, term-set consolidation, pricing/VA, new programs, and contracts.
• Manage Distributor Scorecard reporting for distribution; this will include evaluating the existing scorecard platform and revising it based on need and contractual requirements - ability to hold distributors accountable on key initiatives.
• Assist with all coordination of distributor meetings, general system maintenance and special projects, as assigned.
• As directed by manager, lead strategic relationship for niche distribution partners, optimizing contract relationship, facilitating business planning, and identifying partnership activities.
• Other duties as assigned

Think you have what it takes to be our Distribution Analyst? We're committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here's how we'll know you'll be successful in the role.

• 1 to 3 years related experience required; experience executing defined projects, performing analytics and project management are critical to success in this role.
• High degree of experience utilizing Excel applications. Power BI proficiency will increase the effectiveness of a person in this position.
• Experience utilizing Supply Chain and Bravo, preferred.
• Bachelor's degree strongly preferred; significant related experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
• Business analysis - Clarifies and resolves complex business issues and opportunities by breaking down large amounts of data to determine route cause or resolution / improvement.
• Communication - Strong written and verbal communication skills; be able to translate analysis into concise executive summaries for Distribution Team.
• Must be adaptable to change and thrive in a dynamic environment.
• Work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment. Flexible and capable of handling and completing multiple competing tasks and priorities.
• Analytical and effectively applies common sense to analysis.
• A great attitude - flexibility, optimism, resourcefulness, and transparency.
• Organized and a high attention to detail.

Compass Group Canada is committed to nurturing a diverse workforce representative of the communities within which we operate. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.

For accommodation requests during the hiring process, please contact for further information.