Supply Chain Analyst

Welcome to Gordon Food Service We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. Here's a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. There's a seat at our table for you...**Position Summary**:
**Requirements**:

- This is currently a hybrid position with 3 days expected in the office.

**What We Offer**:

- FULL flex benefits program
- Company matching RRSP
- Family culture
- Advancement opportunities
- Profit Sharing
- Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and EFAP Benefits after 30 days of employment
- 125 year, family owned and operated company history

**Essential Functions**:

- Executes inventory management activities for product conversions, seasonal/one time buys, long, and obsolete inventory
- Collaborates with suppliers to solve quality and/or service problems; expedites deliveries as necessary.
- Maintains an awareness of current market conditions, causal factors (weather, seasonality, etc.), and product availability to properly maintain perishable inventory for our customers while avoiding product loss.
- Utilize fulfillment software functionality available to set up and maintain perishable items in order to maximize service level while minimizing spoilage and liquidation.
- Develops and maintains seasonal plans utilizing fulfillment software functionality..
- Collaborates with suppliers, Traffic department, and Receiving to ensure proper inventory flow into GFS distribution centers.
- Responsible for releasing Purchase Orders and replenishing inventory.
- Implements and maintains business rules/processes for service levels, safety stock, buy multiples, inbound freight networks, etc.
- Performs vendor analysis on a regular basis. Identifies and executes changes to buying parameters in a highly efficient manner resulting in improved service levels, lower spoilage and liquidation, and right sized inventory levels.
- Works closely with the Merchandising and National Multi-Unit Team to meet all customer product needs, including item transitions, introductions, and discontinuation.
- Aligns with, and supports enterprise procurement philosophies while meeting divisional business objectives.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

**Knowledge / Skills / Abilities**:

- Human Relations - ability to work in teams, interact with others across departments/roles, develop relationships, etc.
- Self Management - self directed with ability to deal with distraction, repetition, prioritization, fluctuations in workload, ambiguity, etc.
- Mathematical - knowledge of basic math (addition, subtraction, multiply, divide and percentages).
- Communication - excellent written, verbal, organizational and communication skills.
- Time Management - ability to multi-task, prioritize, and execute efficient work processes.
- Supply Chain Management - knowledge of principles and methods for moving goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits
- Customer Service - knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
- Problem Solver - ability to problem solve and develop solutions to a variety of complex problems by comparing, classifying, innovating, analyzing, coordinating, copying, etc. May refer to established precedents and policies.
- Product and Category - advanced knowledge of supply chain principles and techniques for highly perishable products.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent