Product Category Specialist

2 weeks ago

Richmond Hill, Canada Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. Full time

**Job Purpose**:
This position is responsible to coordinate, develop and evaluate product lines for the Product Management Department (PMD). This position will be accountable for the purchasing of food products and supplies as needed for the Company; and will report to the Manager and will have daily contact with Sales personnel, Managers, Branch Managers, Manufacturers, and Vendors. You will be responsible for purchases/ expediting of products, inventory, support negotiations of contracts, and ensure compliance with government regulations.

**Essential Job Functions**:

- Responsible in procuring products, components, and services required for production in accordance with established policies and controls and accepted Wismettac practices.
- Develop product pricing structure with Product Category Assistant Manager/ Manager using current cost estimates, margin and commission guidelines provided by management.
- Responsible for the development of private brand products for the Company.
- Review pricing strategies to insure company profitability and competition in the marketplace. Perform periodic margin analysis.
- Utilize market information and perform necessary analysis to make recommendations to the manager to adjust product offering based on products and programs found in the marketplace.
- Identifies and selects vendor to procure Wismettac commodities, meeting criteria such as price (negotiate, renegotiate), quantity, quality, and contract administration.
- Analyze price proposals, financial reports, and other data and information to determine reasonable prices and accept terms on the behalf of the company. Monitor and follow applicable laws and regulations.
- Gather data, monitor, and forecast on marketing and sales trends on customer, competitors, and market conditions by going out on sales shadowing with sales employees and responsible for the Company’s figures (i.e. sales and gross profit) depending on assigned categories.
- Prepare reports and submit it to department managers, branch managers and Wismettac affiliates including but not limited to Japan and China.
- Identifies and selects vendor to procure Wismettac commodities, meeting criteria such as price (negotiate, renegotiate), quantity, quality, and contract administration.
- Monitor shipments to ensure that goods come in on time and resolve problems related to undelivered goods.
- Writes and distributes complex and technical bids or requests for proposals; receives and analyzes bids, quotes, proposals, and awards the contract based on company approval process.
- Responsible in tracking purchases, monitors vendor quality, and maintains a current database of vendor information.
- You will serve as one of the most skilled employee and usually tasked to help manage the Product Category Associate on schedules and assignments.
- Evaluates and analyzes purchasing trend and price trend to identify forecasting demand and minimize purchasing costs.
- Other duties assigned by PMD management.

**Experience/ Training/ Education**:

- Bachelor's degree with a business emphasis
- a minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience in diverse food industry as a buyer, purchaser, or sales role.
- Strong interpersonal skills needed to work with various contacts within and outside the organization;
- Strong background in food purchasing and cost analysis;
- Strong written and verbal communication skills

**Knowledge/ Skills/ Ability**:

- Bilingual in English and Japanese is an asset

**Benefits**: Wismettac offers competitive benefits, which include:

- Extended Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life & accident insurance
- RRSP with company matching
- and much more

Must be authorized to work in the Canada on a full-time basis for any employer.
Principals only. Recruiters, please do not contact this job posting.

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