Top Benefits
About the role
Position Title: Produce Replenisher
Requisition ID: 43190
Career Group (ADSP): Administrative
Division: Qc - Centrale d'Achats Fruits & Légumes (80069170)
Department: Procurement
Work Location: METRO ON - FRESH - 75 VICKERS ROAD (#A-FRH)
Province: Canada : Ontario
Position Type: Temporary
Joining Our Team Has Its Advantages
- Flexible working hours to promote work/life balance
- Hybrid telework
- Flexible group insurance plan from day one
- Very competitive pension plan
- Generous vacation policy
- Weekly pay
- Employee and family assistance program
- Free parking
- Professional development opportunities
- Several ED&I programs and initiatives
- EV charging stations
- This is a temporary, full-time opportunity until September 2026**
Summary The Produce Replenisher is responsible of reviewing and purchasing commodities he or she is assigned by the Senior Buyer, to satisfy the store requirements while maintaining the optimum inventory level to deliver the highest quality and freshest products possible.
Specific Responsibilities
- Construct orders to maximize the Distribution Centre efficiencies and supplier distribution allowances (for full truck, full pallet, full layer) using ITrade RFQ system.
- Review promotional needs with Senior Buyer, quantity and price for all banners, Quebec and Ontario.
- Follow and address reconciles for quantity and price with accounts payables and vendors.
- Communicate with warehouse personnel concerning product being received and shipped to the stores.
- Create new vendor or product requests with SGDM and ensure follow up.
- Monitor inventory aging and rotation using system tools.
- Ensure store order coverage is met.
- Assume the Buyer’s responsibilities in his or her absence.
- Identify potential overstock situations proactively and inform senior buyer and Director.
- Occasional visits to the Food Terminal, vendors, competition, and stores.
- Responsible for ensuring vendor returns are followed through.
Qualifications
- Post-Secondary education.
- Produce industry experience is preferred.
- Knowledge of SAP a definite asset.
- Intermediate knowledge of Excel and Word.
- Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset
- Ability to work in an office environment and telework.
- Flexibility in hours of work is required.
- Occasional weekend work on a rotation basis.
- Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals.
The responsibilities and relationships assigned to this role may change as is necessary to achieve Metro's business objectives. METRO is committed to providing an inclusive work environment that reflects the communities we serve. The company values, respects and relies on the diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and points of view because it allows us to innovate, make better decisions and better understand our customers. We will consider qualified applications from all walks of life to build the best team. We encourage you to let us know if your current condition requires accommodation in the recruitment process so that we can accommodate you. Please note that we will only contact those whose applications are selected. We respectfully request that agencies do not contact us or send us unsolicited applications.
Top Benefits
About the role
Position Title: Produce Replenisher
Requisition ID: 43190
Career Group (ADSP): Administrative
Division: Qc - Centrale d'Achats Fruits & Légumes (80069170)
Department: Procurement
Work Location: METRO ON - FRESH - 75 VICKERS ROAD (#A-FRH)
Province: Canada : Ontario
Position Type: Temporary
Joining Our Team Has Its Advantages
- Flexible working hours to promote work/life balance
- Hybrid telework
- Flexible group insurance plan from day one
- Very competitive pension plan
- Generous vacation policy
- Weekly pay
- Employee and family assistance program
- Free parking
- Professional development opportunities
- Several ED&I programs and initiatives
- EV charging stations
- This is a temporary, full-time opportunity until September 2026**
Summary The Produce Replenisher is responsible of reviewing and purchasing commodities he or she is assigned by the Senior Buyer, to satisfy the store requirements while maintaining the optimum inventory level to deliver the highest quality and freshest products possible.
Specific Responsibilities
- Construct orders to maximize the Distribution Centre efficiencies and supplier distribution allowances (for full truck, full pallet, full layer) using ITrade RFQ system.
- Review promotional needs with Senior Buyer, quantity and price for all banners, Quebec and Ontario.
- Follow and address reconciles for quantity and price with accounts payables and vendors.
- Communicate with warehouse personnel concerning product being received and shipped to the stores.
- Create new vendor or product requests with SGDM and ensure follow up.
- Monitor inventory aging and rotation using system tools.
- Ensure store order coverage is met.
- Assume the Buyer’s responsibilities in his or her absence.
- Identify potential overstock situations proactively and inform senior buyer and Director.
- Occasional visits to the Food Terminal, vendors, competition, and stores.
- Responsible for ensuring vendor returns are followed through.
Qualifications
- Post-Secondary education.
- Produce industry experience is preferred.
- Knowledge of SAP a definite asset.
- Intermediate knowledge of Excel and Word.
- Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset
- Ability to work in an office environment and telework.
- Flexibility in hours of work is required.
- Occasional weekend work on a rotation basis.
- Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals.
The responsibilities and relationships assigned to this role may change as is necessary to achieve Metro's business objectives. METRO is committed to providing an inclusive work environment that reflects the communities we serve. The company values, respects and relies on the diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and points of view because it allows us to innovate, make better decisions and better understand our customers. We will consider qualified applications from all walks of life to build the best team. We encourage you to let us know if your current condition requires accommodation in the recruitment process so that we can accommodate you. Please note that we will only contact those whose applications are selected. We respectfully request that agencies do not contact us or send us unsolicited applications.