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Brampton, ON
Mid Level
Full-Time

About the role

About us

Are you ready to move distribution forward?

Solutions 2 GO is a premier global distributor of video game products. With operations reaching 19 countries in North, Central and South America, and partnerships that further extend to Europe, Africa, Australia and Asia, Solutions 2 GO represents all publishers in the Canadian market, offers coast-to-coast distribution in the USA and is the exclusive distribution partner for Sony PlayStation in Latin America. Our leadership, processes and partnerships have earned us a reputation as the premier provider of flexible, dynamic distribution solutions for publishers, manufacturers and retailers around the world.

We are a remarkable team that delivers remarkable results. Our people help move Solutions 2 GO forward every day, through a shared commitment across every facet of our business. At Solutions 2 GO, we are moving distribution forward. If you are an achiever who is relentless in ensuring that we achieve business results and create a great company culture while doing it, then we’re looking for you!

Scope:

This role acts as a primary point of contact at S2G for selected vendors and is responsible for inventory management, vendor services, and cross-functional communication across all S2G business units. The role also supports various administrative functions, including maintaining system data integrity and preparing ad hoc reporting.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Inventory Management

  • Conduct regular analysis of S2G inventory across business units to maintain target weeks-on-hand levels
  • Review sales forecasts, plans, and trends to ensure appropriate inventory purchasing levels
  • Challenge and escalate unrealistic inventory requests from Vendors or Sales teams when necessary
  • Partner with vendors to address and resolve inventory-related issues as they arise
  • Escalate critical issues to the senior Vendor Services team as required
  • Ensure all components required for retail sale of bulk-purchased products are available in matching quantities and within required timelines
  • Coordinate and authorize payments (CIA or otherwise), where applicable, to support timely product flow
  • Communicate special-buy opportunities to the senior Vendor Services team
  • Prepare weekly purchase forecasts for S2G AP review
  • Regularly review S2G cost factors to maintain accurate costing within company systems
  • Review vendor-announced price protections to ensure system costs are updated accurately for future sales and purchases

Vendor Liaison

  • Work with vendors and the S2G administration team to maintain an accurate and up-to-date vendor item database within S2G systems
  • Coordinate product ordering and delivery timelines to meet S2G and retailer requirements
  • Communicate S2G operational or service-related issues that may impact vendor business
  • Support billing processes for vendor special projects outside the standard S2G service offering
  • Maintain alignment between vendor expectations and S2G operational capabilities
  • Attend vendor sales meetings, virtually and/or in person, as required
  • Communicate vendor staffing changes to the broader S2G team
  • Collaborate with the reporting team to provide vendors with required reporting
  • Assist the Vendor Services administration team with new vendor onboarding activities

Sales & Operations Interaction

  • Communicate vendor opportunities and challenges to senior S2G Sales staff
  • Share region-specific vendor activities with the senior Vendor Services team to maximize business opportunities
  • Coordinate product delivery schedules with Operations, Traffic, Sales, and the S2G administration team to support efficient inbound and outbound product flow
  • Coordinate and communicate vendor-initiated special projects, including rework, printing, bundling, and displays
  • Partner with Operations to assess the feasibility of vendor special requests
  • Communicate new vendor information to Sales teams

Skills & Qualifications:

  • Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field
  • Minimum 4 years of relevant industry experience
  • Proven experience managing supplier/vendor relationships
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong analytical and mathematical skills
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with other Microsoft Office applications
  • Strong overall computer skills
  • Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains inventory system is considered an asset
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
  • Excellent interpersonal and client service skills
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment as well as independently
  • Demonstrates integrity, professionalism, and sound judgment at all times, including in high-pressure situations

The successful candidate will receive a conditional offer, contingent upon the successful completion of a background check conducted by our contracted third-party vendor. The specific clearance requirements vary by position and may include one or more of the following: criminal background check, credit check, employment verification, education verification,

Solutions 2 GO Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

For more information on Solutions 2 GO Inc., please visit our website at: www.solutions2go.ca

About Solutions 2 GO Inc.

Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
501-1000

Solutions 2 GO Inc. launched in Canada in June, 2004 to serve retailers and provide video game manufacturers with distinctly Canadian distribution solutions. The Company has grown to become North America’s largest full line distributor of video game entertainment products for the Sony PSP®, Sony PS4®, Nintendo Wii U™, Nintendo Switch, and the Microsoft Xbox One video game and entertainment systems, with offices and distribution centers in Ontario, Kentucky, Florida and Arizona. Building on that success, Solutions 2 GO Inc. has expanded into the Latin American market with offices located in Mexico, Colombia, Peru, Chile and Panama.

For more information about Solutions 2 GO Inc. please visit our website at www.solutions2go.ca.

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