Merchandising Coordinator

POSITION DESCRIPTION

REPORTING TO: DIRECTOR OF MERCHANDISING

Morton Food Service, a division of Morton Wholesale Ltd. (Morton) is currently seeking a dynamic, talented, enthusiastic, customer service-oriented individual to join our Merchandising Team.

As a Merchandising Coordinator you would be responsible for the strategic purchasing activities of your assigned portfolio, guiding the development and implementation of deliverables. In this role you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to align purchasing activities with organizational goals, build strong supplier relationships while driving continuous improvement.

We would like to thank all candidates who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop a strong understanding and knowledge of incumbent and disruptive suppliers and their capabilities to enable the company to adapt to changing market conditions.
• Identify and maintain insights into the marketplace and consumer trends and identify potential opportunities.
• Manage inventory levels to best serve our customers and our business
• Provide input on specific categories in support of the strategic planning process throughout the year to maximize performance based on seasonality
• Leverage ERP system to purchase analytics to monitor performance metrics, track supplier KPI's and drive data-driven decision-making
• Work closely with internal stakeholders, including operations, inventory, sales and finance to align purchasing strategies with business objectives.
• Provide leadership and mentorship within the purchasing function, fostering continuous improvement and innovation.
• Oversee the business relationship with key supplier activities including ordering communication of demand/volume/delivery time changes, issue resolution, sharing end-user feedback, follow up on quality claims, fill rate monitoring etc.
• Demonstrate resilience and persistence in overcoming obstacles.
• Follow up on unconfirmed PO's, on late, no appointment, overdue purchase orders, and carriers
• JIT management and submissions for allocations
• Vendor / PO shortage post review – Vendor follow up
• New item forecast management, reviews, and follow-up
• Meeting / Exceeding Service Level Targets and Goals
• Responsible for efficient management of on hand inventories, aged inventory and items on hold
• Unallocated Special Order and JIT order review / follow up
• Return to Vendor Coordination (arrangement, paperwork, etc.)
• Identification of items that are slow moving / dead stock
• Monitoring code date reports - ensure action taken where required to avoid spoilage/shrink.
• Purchase Order price discrepancies received – forward information to Category Manager for correction in system
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 2 years of purchasing experience preferably within food service
• Post-secondary education in related field preferred, equivalent work experience will be considered
• Computer skills (Microsoft Office, Google Doc's/OneDrive)
• Food service sales and/or category management experiences would be considered an asset
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Passionate and enthusiastic about supporting our Sales Team
• Able to demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self-starter and highly motivated to make proactive recommendations
• Strong customer service orientation

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Some travel will be required and occasionally may require overnight stay
• Ability to attend and conduct presentations
• Ability to physically inspect company property and assets
• Manual dexterity is required to use desktop computers and peripherals
• Full time office environment
• This is an onsite position, and remote work is not an option

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $50,000.00-$60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Discounted or free food
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Vision care

Work Location: In person