Category Coordinator

1 month ago


Cambridge, Canada GVF Group of Companies Full time

**Who we are**:
In 1996, **Farmers Depot** was established within the GVF group of companies. Since then, **Farmers Depot** has grown to be a complete animal health and equipment supplier for livestock producers providing over two thousand quality animal health products at a competitive price with next day delivery, and product support.

We’re hiring and looking for a **Category Coordinator** to join the supply chain team in **Cambridge, Ontario** for an 18 month contract period. This is an integral role on the supply chain team at Farmers Depot. We pride ourselves on service, same day shipping, product knowledge and product selection. You will look after quickly and accurately sourcing products from vendors, seeking to reduce our cost of products and manage the production of our proprietary line of products. You will also stay closely connected to the Purchasing Coordinator and provide backup support as needed. It’s important that you enjoy systems, processes, structure, and have quick follow through for this position.

This is a permanent, full-time position based out of 455 Dobbie Drive, Cambridge, Ontario. The hours for this position are Monday to Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm.

**What you’ll do**:

- Look after sourcing the right products in the right location at the right time with the right vendors in the most profitable way possible
- Develop and maintain positive long-term vendor relationships
- Record new vendor contact information
- Ensure product availability and negotiate pricing
- Sourcing, costing and pricing custom orders as well as sourcing alternatives for back orders
- Manage costing and codes for multiple vendors with the same product
- Manage product setups
- Production maintenance on updates
- Coordinate the forecasting of sales for new products to help build an accurate demand forecast by inventory location site
- Coordinate production with the pick pack team and with additional labour resources
- Manage production with outsourced vendors
- Provide backup for Purchasing Coordinator which includes but not limited to placing orders and receiving product into our system

**Your background includes**:

- BSc/BA in business administration, marketing, procurement or a related field of study
- 3+ years of relevant work experience in a purchasing, category management, supply chain or similar role
- Advanced Office and Excel skills with an ability to create pivot tables and manipulate formulas is a must
- Experience with Dynamics GP is an asset
- Strong comfort level using and learning technology and shipping inventory software
- Strong attention to detail with highly developed organizational skills and ability to keep good records
- An analytical mind with a strategic ability
- Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast paced team environment under pressure with competing demands
- A passion for animals and a background in the farming or agriculture for easier recognition of products, but not a requirement

**Why work with us**:

- Competitive wages
- Extended health and dental benefits
- RSP matching program
- Paid time off
- Access to on site gym facilities
- Donation matching program
- Store discount at Valley Feeds

**How we behave**:

- **Passion**:Serving customers innovatively and well.
- **Humble**: Confidently choosing to forgo our status, deploy our resources and use of influence for the good of others before ourselves.
- **Integrity**:Consistently honest while honouring commitments with our customers, co-workers and suppliers.
- **Professional**:Committed to excellence in the way we lead, serve and relate.
- **Caring**:With a servant heart, truly caring for customers and co-workers. Find satisfaction in assisting with others’ challenges and joy in witnessing their success.



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