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Executes strategic vision to maximize market opportunities to increase margin, sales, and case volumes for both internal and external customers. Develops and maintains exceptional knowledge of products, market conditions, vendors and other factors that affect the cost of goods to ensure margin goals are achieved or exceeded. Leverages relationships with suppliers to provide GFS with opportunities for a reduced cost on commodity products. Collaborates with Category and Imports and Commodities Team to develop customer pricing and commodity purchasing strategies that maximize cost and inventory positions for improved profit.
Location the successful candidate must be able to commute to the Milton Distribution Center
What We Offer
The salary range for this position is $74,000-$110,000 plus 10% bonus potential
Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and EFAP Benefits after 30 days of employment
FULL flex benefits program
Company matching RRSP
Family culture
Advancement opportunities
Profit Sharing
128 year, family owned and operated company history
What you would do
Executes strategies related to multiple levels of margin and case movement for assigned categories and markets.
Sources suppliers and items that meet defined specifications, performance, or functionality.
Monitors and replenishes the inventory of assigned products and divisions.
Monitors and analyzes assigned products and markets for cost-saving opportunities.
Collaborates with the commodities manager(s) to evaluate and act on forward buy and hedging opportunities.
Collaborates with the Divisional Category Team to determine system costs and suggested selling prices.
Ensures products are transferred from fresh to frozen status to limit product loss.
Collaborates with the divisional Supply Chain Manager(s) to alleviate inventory issues.
Continually seek to identify and reduce or eliminate process and system costs.
Communicates category or product details regarding supply issues, cost changes, food show, truckload sale events, etc., to Category Managers, Specialists and appropriate Sales leadership at GFS Division.
Counsels and directs vendors toward continuous improvement in performance. Provides input to Category Management team for contracted vendor performance improvement.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Does this sound like you?
Bachelor Degree in Logistics, Purchasing or other Business related field required
Protein Expertise :3+ years of deep knowledge in pork, lamb, seafood and poultry, including quality standards and supply chain dynamics.
At least five years of previous purchasing/Logistics/replenishment or working knowledge of the supplier community and the foodservice industry.
Occasional international travel, to divisions and industry events, supplier visits.
Must have excellent written, verbal, organizational and communication skills as well as problem-solving capabilities.
Excellent time management and organizational skills with ability to manage multiple diverse projects simultaneously.
Results-oriented with strong determination to succeed.
Positive attitude with a commitment to learning and desire for personal and professional growth.
Knowledge of Commodity markets, purchasing, and Logistics/replenishment methods.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for the next stage will be contacted.Gordon Food Service is an equal opportunity employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people.All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to any enumerated or analogous grounds of discrimination, including race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, source of income, family status, sexual orientation or status as a qualified individual with disability.
If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to talentcanada@gfs.com and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.
We’ve grown to become the largest family-operated broadline food service distributor in North America by upholding the same business approach since 1897—being passionately committed to the people we serve. We believe in the power of good food—to bring people together and make moments special. Every product, every order, and every decision we make is inspired by the people on the other side of the plate.
We distribute to foodservice operators throughout the Midwest, Northeast, Southeast and Southwest regions of the U.S. and coast to coast in Canada.
Our company also operates more than 170 Gordon Food Service Stores, which are open to the public and provide the benefits of restaurant-quality products and friendly, knowledgeable service. Gordon Food Service Stores do not charge a membership fee.
Gordon Food Service Stores are the primary supplier for many small foodservice operators, including: restaurants, churches, daycare providers, caterers, event planners, and other small businesses.
We offer a broad range of employment opportunities throughout our corporate offices, distribution centers, and retail stores. We have a strong commitment to our employees and foster an environment that promotes internal growth, training, and career development opportunities.
Gordon Food Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of age, sex, race, religion, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
