Merchandising Coordinator - North York, Canada - United Restaurant Supplies

United Restaurant Supplies

Verified Company

North York, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

United Trimen

Our employees exhibit a friendly, collaborative, team-oriented focus on serving our customers with urgency and attention to detail.

Our culture is built on a set of Cornerstone values we believe make us unique:

Our customers come first. We're driven to exceed their expectations by listening, leading, solving problems, and delivering what we promise.
We encourage productivity and efficiency, and there are rewards for jobs well done. Sometimes it's a financial incentive, other times an award, always a genuine thank-you.
The best relationships are founded on honesty, trust, and respect. We say what we will do, and then we do it.
Personal and professional growth depends on teamwork. By sharing knowledge, skills, ideas, and effort, we benefit our customers, ourselves, and our communities.
Strong relationships break down barriers and promote innovation and cooperation. By working as an open-minded, responsive team, we achieve excellence.
Our future depends on the success of each employee. In an atmosphere of dignity and diversity, our appreciation for each other's talents and contributions keeps us at our best.
We play fair, but never lose sight of the goal to win. With that in mind, we execute our plans and strategies with focus, commitment, and passion.

We offer our employees very competitive benefits:

Profit Sharing
Healthcare Benefits
Matching Retirement Contribution
Overtime Compensation Over 40 hours
Training & Development and Growth Opportunities

We have a wide variety of opportunities to establish yourself in the food industry including sales, sales support, customer service, marketing, administration, finance, operations, technology and inventory management.

Come join our team and build your career with us

Position Summary:_

Provides insight and support of product validation and sourcing strategies for the Regional Merchandising Team as part of the overall National Merchandising approach, in alignment with customer needs and specifications, divisional objectives, and United Trimen merchandising strategies.

Scheduling:

This position requires on-site presence from Monday to Friday, with working hours set from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Address: 1250 Ormont Dr, Toronto, ON M9L 2V- Essential Functions:_- Performs product validation, sourcing, and slotting activity for the regional merchandising team for all stock items with primary focus on Restaurant supplies and equipment. Determines the most efficient sourcing solutions to meet key customer specifications while striving for alignment with divisional, regional and national goals and objectives. Organizes product mapping and provides cost, price, and item data for potential, new, and existing business. Collaborates with the divisional key customer stakeholders, regional merchandising teams, and national teams to establish appropriate sales, brand, and margin on item and vendor portfolios. Participates in the creation of new proprietary vendors and stocked items following the defined national processes. Understands, requests, and analyzes pertinent reports and resources to drive effective decision-making to provide product expertise. Supports the roles of pricing coordinators with vacation coverage as required. Performs other duties as assigned.- Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:_- Understanding of principles of food service vendors, products, cost, freight, and sourcing Must have strong mathematical skills and ability to calculate figures such as averages, proportions, percentages, etc.
Must have good customer service and time management skills. Must have good verbal and written communication skills including the ability to write routine reports and electronic correspondence. Must have the ability to speak effectively with internal customers, suppliers or colleagues on the phone and face to face. Attention to processes and detail and demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness. Must have skill in self management and task prioritization, accepts responsibility for own actions, follows through on commitments and reacts well under pressure and to fluctuations in workload

Educational & Experience Requirements:

_- Two or more years previous experience in data entry, product/category merchandising, sourcing, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.- Equipment / Tools / Technology:_- Desktop or laptop computer Google Apps (Gmail, Calendar, Sites, Drive, Docs, Groups) Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Internet Explorer) Networked printer/copier/facsimile machine.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for the next stage will be contacted.

United Trimen 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