Centennial Food Solutions is a leading provider of customized quality center-of-the-plate products in Western Canada. Our goal is simple: to connect our communities through great food and exceptional service. Our reputation as a dependable and flexible partner is why discerning restaurants, retailers, foodservice, and trading companies choose us time and time again. With branches across Western Canada and a vast network of business brands, we are uniquely positioned to bring value to our partners at every turn.
Position Title: Buyer
Location: Calgary, AB (T2B 3M1)
Job Type: Full Time Permanent
Key Responsibilities:
Reporting directly to the Branch Manager, the Buyers’ duties and responsibilities will include but will not be limited to:
- Maintaining accurate inventory levels in the warehouse.
- Correctly ensure all costing is correct and up to date for all the items purchased, both in house and in outside storage.
- Notify Sales Reps of upcoming price increases.
- Purchasing products using a 10-week average as a guideline to determine usage and purchasing amounts.
- Work with Sales Reps to make sure increase or decrease of volumes are being met.
- Continue monitoring stock level and dates of product, production dates, best before dates, etc.
- Watch out for dead stock and work with Sales Manager to help move it out.
- Work with warehouse and let them know of any added items and or TBO items that are arriving.
- Work with suppliers to ensure besting pricing is offered.
- Watch for price increases and pre purchasing before the increase happens to guarantee aggressive pricing.
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Work with General Manager in blending cost of existing stock with new arriving stock (fresh beef, fresh pork, fresh bacon, and any other blending need).
Qualifications and Skills:
- 3 to 5 years of related industry experience preferred.
- Background protein is a strong asset.
- Proficient in Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Office, etc.)
- Strong leadership and organizational skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate effectively with clients, customers, colleagues, and staff.
- Must possess a valid Drivers license.
Benefits and Perks
- Comprehensive Health and Dental coverage for you and your family.
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan with company matching contributions.
- Subsidized Company Share Ownership plan.
- Employee Family Assistance Program (support for mental health, financial services, and legal needs).
- Employee pricing on thousands of high-quality foods.
- Career advancement opportunities and training across the company.
- Instant Pay: through pay streaming you can have instant access to earnings without having to wait for payday!
- Belonging to a team that is passionate about food and long-term success.
Please note:
- Candidates must be legally able to work in Canada at this time. Centennial Food Solutions regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas.
- Please note that final candidates for this position may be required to undergo a confidential pre-employment background check which may include but not be limited to criminal, and/or credit testing.