POSITION DESCRIPTION
Morton Food Service, a division of Morton Wholesale Ltd. (Morton), is currently seeking a dynamic, talented, enthusiastic, customer service-oriented individual to join our Merchandising Team.
As a Merchandising Coordinator, you would be responsible for the strategic purchasing activities of your assigned portfolio, guiding the development and implementation of deliverables. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to align purchasing activities with organizational goals, build strong supplier relationships while driving continuous improvement.
We would like to thank all candidates who applied; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain procurement software settings and data to achieve department targets, including outgoing service, inventory, and shrink levels
- Oversee the business relationship with key supplier activities, including ordering, communication of demand/volume/delivery time changes, issue resolution, sharing end-user feedback, follow-up on quality claims, fill rate monitoring, etc.
- Work closely with internal stakeholders, including operations, inventory, sales, and finance, to align purchasing strategies with business objectives.
- Develop a strong understanding and knowledge of incumbent and disruptive suppliers and their capabilities to enable the company to adapt to changing market conditions.
- Identify and maintain insights into the marketplace, consumer trends, and identify potential opportunities.
- New item forecast management, reviews, and follow-up
- Perform other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum 2 years of purchasing experience, preferably within food service
- Post-secondary education in a related field preferred; equivalent work experience will be considered
- Computer skills (Microsoft Office, Google Doc’s/OneDrive)
- Food service sales and/or category management experiences would be considered an asset
- Must be proficient with Microsoft Office
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Passionate and enthusiastic about supporting our Sales Team
- Able to demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills
- Self-starter and highly motivated to make proactive recommendations
- Strong customer service orientation
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Some travel will be required and occasionally may require an overnight stay
- Ability to attend and conduct presentations
- Manual dexterity is required to use desktop computers and peripherals
- Full-time office environment
- This is an on-site position, and remote work is not an option
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $55,000.00-$60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
