Inventory & Operation Planning Manager

4 months ago


Saskatoon, Canada Pitchfork Market + Kitchen Full time

**WE’RE HIRING**

**Inventory & Operation Planning Manager**

**About this opportunity...**

Pitchfork Market + Kitchen is seeking a **Inventory & Operation Planning Manager **to join our team **based in Saskatoon**

**This is a hybrid role. Encompassing purchasing, merchandising, brand development and strong business sense.**

The **Inventory & Operations Planning Manager** is responsible for leading the development and implementation of sales and product procurement plans and for supporting the growth of the business through the identification and promotion of products/brands that attract customers and complement the overarching vision of the company.
Ambassadorship, hospitality, culinary excellence, entrepreneurial spirit and a high degree of integrity are key to this leadership role. We are seeking an individual who is passionate about great food and an inspirational team leader.

**About Saskatoon**

Saskatoon is vibrant city with a life that suits the active individual. Our beautiful river and the Meewasin trail network offer an active lifestyle for biking, hiking, stand-up paddle boarding, rowing, and exploring nature. Saskatoon is a city that can be accessed to all 4 corners in 25 minutes or less - meaning no more wasted time in traffic or long commutes to work. Putting more time in your pocket to experience the healthy lifestyle of the city and surrounding area. Our city also boasts several world-class festivals like the JazzFest, Fringe, Folk Fest and many other arts and cultural-driven events.

**Saskatoon was voted one of the top cities**

Saskatoon offers individuals a great quality of life with low cost of living, where your dollar goes further so you can spend more of your time enjoying life versus working to just live. Saskatoon is a vibrant community that offers so much opportunity for growth in an environment with less bustle. Here are some past reviews about our great city:
**What we can offer you...**
- Health and dental benefit insurance
- HSA/LSA plan
- Discount program at our restaurant and the market (discount on groceries)
- Competitive salary

**What you bring to the table**
- **Integrity **Doing the right things always - using sound judgment
- even when no one is looking.
- **Brand ambassador** - A pride that shows through to your guests and your team
- **Focus on performance**:

- Continuously build your confidence, skills, and performance. A never-ending passion for excellence.
- **Hospitality -** Doing all that can be done for others and more than is expected, thoughtful in ways that let people know you are on their side. Customer service excellence must be a part of your DNA.
- **Entrepreneurial Spirit** - Seeing opportunities others haven’t and create opportunities others wish they’d thought of.

**Key Responsibilities include the following**:
**Planning & Execution**
- Leads the development and implementation of annual business plans, working with internal and external partners to deliver promptly and on budget.
- Seek out new product offerings.
- Provide product direction for components of the marketing plan including communication, promotions, and placement within the store.
- Performs administrative functions required to manage the portfolio including preparation of regular reports outlining product performance and managing the status of projects.
- Leads the content creation strategy for the brand to inform, educate and engage consumers.
- Support the marketing team with content for social and branded channels.
- Research and interpret market trends, competitive activity, and consumer attitudes and behaviors. Adjust product offering, promotion strategy and marketing programs accordingly. “What’s Trending”
- Analyze brand data (performance, category, and consumer trends, comments, and reviews) and tracks KPIs to report and inform strategy.
- Contribute to setting price, distribution, and sales promotion strategies.
- Collaborate with the Executive General Manager and Director of Marketing to develop the annual marketing budget and effectively manage assigned budget responsibilities.
- 3+ years progressive operations and product procurement experience. Demonstrated success in product/brand management both offline and online, preferably in the food industry.
- Outstanding communication and negotiation skills.
- Superior reporting capability to track, review, and evaluate performance based on sales metrics.
- Highly disciplined, organized, self-motivated and genuinely committed to success.
- Excellent analytical skills.
- Proficient in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Experience with a variety of Point-of-sales systems and inventory management tools
- Experience in the grocery or food market industry is a must have.
- Boutique grocer experience is an asset.

**Salary**: $65,000.00-$79,500.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Store discount
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- Evening shift
- Monday to Fr



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