Job Description

Pinnacle Wholesale Foods Inc. is a locally owned and operated Food Service Distributor and is currently looking to hire a permanent, full-time, Wholesale Procurement Specialist with a focus in the Food category.

BUYER RESPONSIBILITIES:

Purchasing & Receiving

Daily purchasing according to re-order report; schedule required supplier pick-ups.

Review supplier confirmations, and determine product substitutions if necessary.

Daily review of back orders from vendors and arrange to expedite wherever possible.

Replenishment buying for stocking items as required.

Maintain system re-order points in order to maximize inventory turns and avoid product shortages/spoilage.

Enter daily receiving, and verify supplier invoices. Resolve pricing issues, damages, or shipping errors with vendors.

Maintain price increases. Keep sales and customer service personnel updated with schedule of increases, and provide copies of vendor increase letters.

Arrange vendor returns as required, and ensure that proper documentation is prepared.

Set up and maintain vendor catalogue/prices files as/if required.

Inspect and review produce quality as required.

Willing to pursue philosophy of 100% fill rates.

Maintain weekly produce and protein price lists.

Make vendor claims and coordinate returns or disposal.

Create and submit monthly reports for import beverage deposits and fees.

Be able to search, identify and source new products and substitutions.

Inventory Control

Investigate and make necessary stock adjustments.

Plan and coordinate inventory cycle counts in conjunction with Warehouse Manager.

Inspect and verify returns from customers; submit paperwork for credits to be processed.

Obtain management approval before implementing sales requested stocking arrangements.

Identify obsolete stock, and formulate proposals for resolution to present to management.

Assist in preparation and participation in annual physical inventory.

Be able to identify and schedule 3rd party carriers.

Keep informed of food commodities, overall market, and seasonal changes.

Track, trace and manage inventory with limited shelf life.

Merchandising

Receive and reply to information requests from sales personnel and/or customer service department.

Obtain comparison costing from preferred vendors.

Qualifying unusual/large dollar value items before processing requests.

Enter new items in system as per established procedure.

REQUIREMENTS:

Keen eye for details.

Able to work well under pressure.

Completion of post-secondary school is an asset.

Must be able to speak basic English to communicate with other staff members and vendors.

Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills; ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and be able to meet team objectives.

Minimum 4 years of experience as a wholesale buyer in retail or, catering, and/or 2 years as buyer in a wholesale establishment is required.

Competency with Outlook, Excel, Word and Microsoft Office.

Wages and Benefits:

Salary: $60,000 per year.

Extended medical and dental benefits after 3-month probationary period.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking
Application question(s):

How many years of food purchasing experience do you have?
Work Location: In person