Position Summary:
Aligned with the company’s Strategic Plan, Vision, Mission and Values, and committed to delivering exceptional customer service (both external and internal), the Associate Category Manager plays a key role in supporting and coordinating efforts for the Category Manager and the Director of Category Management to assist all company branches and alliances.
What we offer you:
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Competitive Compensation Package
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Opportunity to be home every night!
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Comprehensive Flexible Benefits effective from day one
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Profit Sharing Program, Pension and RRSP plans
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Uniform and Boot Allowance
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Paid Personal Days and your Birthday!
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Annual Health & Wellness Benefits
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Family-Oriented Culture
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Employee Recognition Programs
Key Responsibilities:
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Support category life cycle management, operational efficiencies, product discontinuations, deletions, dead stock and conversions.
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Communicate long term out of stock gaps to Sales.
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Provide coverage for assigned Category Managers.
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Data integrity within assigned categories.
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Data analysis to support strategy decisions, including Direct Link Insights to highlight gaps and gains in the market.
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Draw data insights from Category Management reporting including sales margin, case returns per case, and vendor performance indicators.
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Manage price changes.
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PO and invoice discrepancies.
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Work with Coordinator to ensure all marketing activity commitments are met.
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Scheduling, deals, samples, billing for marketing activities.
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Ensure all food safety documents are up to date.
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Provide project support to implement Category Management best practices across the organization.
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Ensures all Food Safety policies, procedures and HACCP guidelines are followed
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Ensures timely follow-up with all required corrective and preventative actions as needed
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Implement and enforce safety protocols in compliance with the OHSA regulations to ensure a safe and secure environment for all employees.
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Provide support to the employees and ensure the accurate and timely reporting for injuries and accidents, and partner with Health & Safety to implement effective countermeasures.
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Provide support and work in collaboration with Health & Safety on the Early and Safe Return to Work Program.
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Conduct, assist with Health & Safety workplace observations.
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Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
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Completion of post secondary education in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field preferred.
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2-3 years experience in a similar role with a preference within Foodservice.
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Advanced level computer skills including Microsoft Excel and comfortable with various software applications.
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Strong analytical skills with advanced proficiency in data analysis.
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Highly organized with strong time-management skills to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
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Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a strong command of English language.
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Strong ability to build and maintain effective relationships.
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Strong critical thinking and proactive problem-solving abilities to address category challenges.
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Must be detail-oriented, with a proactive and problem-solving mindset.
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Demonstrated initiative to work effectively on an independent basis, and within a team environment.
Unique Requirements:
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High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
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Ability to work effectively in a fast paced and dynamic environment.
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Ability to pivot in response to market changes and shifting business priorities.
