Job Description

At Saputo, our best comes from our people. Were a talented and caring team with a longstanding history of excellence. Since our first days delivering cheese on a bicycle, weve grown into a leading global dairy processor by staying true to the culture that defines us. Each of our employees is committed to uphold our tradition of care, quality, and passion through food, and together, we foster an environment where we can all make contributions that matter-from our manufacturing plants to our office locations and everywhere in-between.
Overview of the Role
Reporting to the Distribution Manager, Alberta, this position supports the Alberta Distribution Team by ensuring compliance to established accountability practices and processes, while being an active participant in the Distribution Team and providing support/assistance where required.
Please note that this is a temporary role with a possibility of an extension.
How you will make contributions that matter:

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  Monitors Route and SKU Product Returns/Losses each period.
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  Ensures RDO/LHO/DSD compliance to document procedures and paperwork submission.
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  Monitors Route Settlement procedures compliance.
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  Provides prompt feedback to RDO/LHO/DSD concerns and questions.
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  Participates in Distribution Team Meetings and conference calls.
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  Maintains current RDO Policy Manual. Develops and maintains an understanding of RDO Policies and Contracts.
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  Various period end reports as required.
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  Track departmental expenditures and submit for further processing.
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  Coordinate the process of line haul - load balancing.
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  Prepare commission packages.
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  Various tracking, including expenses, business reviews, insurance, drivers license updates, plant and Petro can, charge back as required.
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  Claims; Legal, including RDO setup/termination.
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  Liaison between customer service, warehouse, plant, sales, cheese branch and distribution as required
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  Ensure that all work is performed safely while following OH&S, WCB, Food Safety and other Company regulations and procedures.
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  Other duties as required.

You are best suited for the role if you have the following qualifications:

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  Post-secondary education in General Business/Administration/Transportation an asset; prior accounting experience an asset.
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  Experience within Distribution and/or Sales environments.
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  Working knowledge of Computer Systems (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
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  Knowledge of DDS - DSS systems.
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  High level of self-motivation and initiative / ability to contribute to the development of a sound regional team.
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  Strong communication and interpersonal skills
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  Strong analytical and organizational skills.
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  Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure.
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  Ability to work independently.
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  Reliability in Attendance

The successful candidate will demonstrate entrepreneurial flare and creativity. They must be able to work independently as well as have a strong team spirit and must have the capacity to multitask.
We support and care for our employees and their families by providing:

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  Competitive salaries
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  Advantageous corporate agreements
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  Full range of group insurance benefits
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  Health and wellness program in the workplace
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  Assistance program for employees and their families
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  Saputo products at a discounted price

We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join its family.
Our story began in Canada in 1954, when the Saputo family's hard work and dedication created a thriving dairy business. More than 65 years later, our roots in this country remain strong with our Corporate Headquarters in Montr\xc3\xa9al. Today, we are a leading cheese manufacturer and fluid milk and cream processor in Canada with well-loved brands, such as Saputo, Alexis de Portneuf, Armstrong, Baxter, Dairyland, Joyya, Milk2Go, Milk2Go Sport, Neilson, Nutrilait, Scotsburn* and Woolwich Goat Dairy. Thanks to our national footprint, we're proud to bring our best to our customers and consumers, and have plenty of opportunities for our employees to grow in their own way. And we do it while also striving to build a healthier future for our people and the communities where we operate, guided by our values and the Saputo Promise.
Join the Saputo Dairy Products Canada team to make your contributions matter every day!

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