Category Management Coordinator

At Flanagan Foodservice, we're more than just the biggest family-owned food distributor in Canada; we're a dynamic hub of innovation, creativity, and a shared passion for delivering exceptional service. For nearly 50 years, we've been on an exciting journey of growth and transformation. The foodservice landscape is thrilling and challenging, and as we reshape our business, we're on the hunt for imaginative minds, business strategists, and food lovers. Are you prepared to be part of the legacy?

**A Culture of Innovation and Creativity**: We value fresh ideas and perspectives, innovation and collaboration, where employees can thrive and make meaningful impact. If you're passionate about making a difference, you'll fit right in.

**Family Values and Professional Opportunities**: Experience the integrity of a family-owned business combined with the exciting growth opportunities of a leading industry player who is scaling up quickly with technology.

**Outstanding Employee Benefits**: From profit-sharing, pension programs and comprehensive health benefits, we invest in your well-being. We celebrate and reward your achievements.

**Personal and Professional Growth**: We champion your growth with a wide range of career advancement opportunities tailored to your strengths and aspirations. There is no better pairing than a foodie with an awesome career in the foodservice industry

We are currently hiring a Category Management Coordinator in Kitchener. If you’re highly motivated and are ready for an exciting career that will shape the future of the foodservice industry, we want to hear from you.

**Position Summary**:
The Category Management Coordinator is an analytical problem solver who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Working closely with our Category Management teams, this position will support several critical functions including product gap reporting, Vendor revenue reporting and harmonization, maintaining the data integrity of product information in our system and Vendor communication.

**Schedule**: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Compile, print, and distribute various accurate reporting on a daily, weekly, and quarterly basis.
- Conduct Vendor Revenue tracking and analysis.
- Build and maintain effective relationships.
- Collaborate with Category Managers, Sales, Supply Planners, and other departments to align category strategies and drive overall business growth.
- Coordinate and maintain data integrity for all product information.
- Priority code management.
- Support the Capital program and harmonization analysis including detailed listing requirements.
- Conduct ongoing ECR analysis, to maintain integrity and opportunity alignment/execution.
- Manage all Vendor communication for Marketing activities
- Oversee the debit process with our vendors for all Marketing activities
- Manage reporting for Foodshow including any floor stock protection requirements.
- Other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications**:

- Completion of post secondary education in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field preferred.
- 1-3 years experience in a similar role considered an asset.
- Strong analytical skills with advanced proficiency in data analysis.
- Highly organized with strong time-management skills to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a strong command of English language.
- Strong ability to build and maintain effective relationships.
- Must be detail-oriented, with a proactive and problem-solving mindset.
- Demonstrated initiative to work effectively on an independent basis, and within a team environment.

**Unique Requirements**:

- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

**Benefits**:

- Competitive compensation package
- Pension and RRSP plans
- Profit Sharing Program
- Comprehensive Flexible Benefits
- Paid Personal Days and Your Birthday
- Annual Health & Wellness Benefit
- Family oriented culture

Be part of the legacy.

All employees of Flanagan Foodservice must demonstrate adherence to all HACCP and Food Handling practices as well as all Company’s policies and procedures.