Procurement Assistant - Vaughan, Canada - Burnac Produce

Burnac Produce
Burnac Produce
Verified Company
Vaughan, Canada

1 week ago

Sophia Lee

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Description
The Future of Produce

With roots in the produce industry dating back over 80 years, Burnac Produce Ltd. provides fruits and vegetables to large corporations, mid-sized companies, and small independent business owners. We have grown to a multi-million-dollar organization, operating two state-of-the-art facilities.

Our experience, technology, and passionate workforce have allowed us to become one of the most progressive and successful companies in the industry in Canada.

Rich in its history and diversity, Burnac Produce is true to its values.


Position Objective


Provide accurate and timely completion of responsibilities for the Category Management Team in accordance to achieve planned customer product programs and sustain business operations and growth; executes all duties in accordance with the company's key performance indicators, business objectives, guiding values, policies and procedures.


What we offer:

At Burnac Produce, our employees are the essence of our business.

We are committed to fostering those relationships with honesty, integrity and by providing:


  • Competitive compensation package
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package
  • Career growth with a focus on fostering internal talent
  • Financial support for continuing education relating to your position
  • Training and recertification as required to ensure employee success

What you will do in a typical day:

  • Process and create purchase orders, sales orders, and I-trade orders in a timely manner, ensuring attention to detail. Report discrepancies to Category Management team as necessary.
  • Prepare and maintain accurate records and reports for including but not limited to; pricing, customer instruction, quality, inventory and transfers, vendor information, invoice and cost data
  • Prepare and communicate loading schedules, ensuring to work closely with internal logistics team, ensure loading schedules are aligned with customer delivery schedules
  • Provide support in the promotion and creation of programs for customers and assist in the communication of those programs to the sales teams
  • Troubleshoot inventory discrepancies, research, and resolve discrepancies in partnership with operating partners and Category Managers
  • Prepare, update, and manage category portion of support for Sales Team and communicate updates to category management team as required for, floor plans, transfers, inventory, etc.
  • Prepare and keep records of the vendor payment process; compile payment package, track the information, ensure accuracy, maintain files and spreadsheets, communicate payment details to vendors, analyze the data and troubleshoot issues.
  • Track, update and modify product data flow and payments to ensure no discrepancies in items or pricing and address changes in demand with the Category Management Team.
  • Prepare research and ad hoc project work as required.
  • Followup on outstanding items and issues and support buyers with correcting and tracking down discrepancies.
  • Assists Coworker with overflow work as necessary.
  • Process and update Category Management team annual budget and forecasting tools
  • Execute all duties in accordance with the company's key performance indicators, business objectives, guiding values, policies and procedures.

What you will need to succeed at Burnac: At minimum, you will need:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work experience or military experience
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Experience with Microsoft Office
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Good time management skills
  • Understanding of planning and pricing principles is an asset
  • Ability to work flexible hours and weekends
  • Ability to lift 50lbs
  • Experience working in fresh produce is an asset
INDEED-EVERGREEN


Benefits:


  • Extended health care

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • Night shift

Education:


  • Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Work Location:
In person

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