Grocery Importer

1 week ago

Etobicoke, Canada Food World Supermarket Full time

**Grocery Importer**

Food World Supermarket

Full-time

In-Office | Etobicoke, ON, Canada

**The Opportunity**

The Grocery Importer will be responsible for sourcing, importing, and managing grocery products from international suppliers to ensure consistent availability, quality, and cost-effectiveness for Food World Supermarket. This role oversees supplier coordination, import documentation, regulatory compliance, logistics, and inventory planning.

**Key Responsibilities**:
**Import & Procurement**
- Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with international grocery suppliers.
- Source competitive products that meet Food World quality, pricing, and branding standards.
- Place purchase orders and manage supplier contracts and terms.

**Regulatory & Compliance**
- Ensure all imported products comply with local food safety laws, labeling requirements, and import regulations.
- Coordinate with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and government authorities.
- Maintain accurate import documentation (invoices, packing lists, COO, health certificates, etc.).

**Logistics & Supply Chain**
- Track shipments and manage lead times to avoid stock shortages.
- Coordinate sea/air freight, customs clearance, and warehouse delivery.
- Optimize shipping costs and improve supply chain efficiency.

**Quality Control**
- Ensure imported products meet Food World quality standards.
- Address quality issues, damages, or discrepancies with suppliers.

**Inventory & Forecasting**
- Work with the inventory and sales teams to forecast demand.
- Maintain optimal stock levels and reduce overstock or expiry risks.

**Reporting & Coordination**
- Prepare cost analysis, supplier performance reports, and import summaries.
- Collaborate with merchandising, finance, warehouse, and store operations teams.

**Requirements & Qualifications**
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, International Business, Logistics, or related field.
- 5 years of experience in grocery importation or FMCG procurement.
- Strong knowledge of import regulations, customs procedures, and food compliance.
- Excellent negotiation and supplier management skills.
- Proficiency in MS Excel and ERP systems.
- Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.

**Preferred Skills**:

- Experience importing food products (dry grocery, frozen, chilled, or specialty items).
- Knowledge of international markets and suppliers.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple shipments.

**Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)**:

- On-time delivery and stock availability
- Cost savings and margin improvement
- Compliance and documentation accuracy
- Supplier performance and quality consistency

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