Who are we?

United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) is the leading distributor of all natural, organic, and specialty foods in North America! We're on a journey to transform the world of food for our customers, suppliers, associates, and families we serve every day. Our mission is simple: to provide healthier food choices to consumers everywhere. Better Food, Better Future!

Interested in a role that involves data entry and digital file maintenance? If so, our Pricing Specialist role at UNFI Canada may be right for you. Read on!

Recent university or college graduates are welcome to apply. Applicants must be fluent in English and open to developing new skills, willing to take on new tasks, and work in a customer-supporting role.

Position: Junior Pricing Specialist

Job Type: Full Time

Schedule: Monday-Friday

Language Requirements: English

Location: Vaughan, ON

Purpose:

The Junior Pricing Specialist is responsible for processing standardized tasks that support Supplier Services operations across Maintenance, Pricing, and Manufacturer Chargeback (MCB) workflows. This role ensures timely and accurate execution of activities such as file maintenance, pricing updates, and MCB billing requests from internal stakeholders.

Job Responsibilities:

Pricing & MCB Processing

• Processes pricing updates and maintains templates for standard requests.
• Executes MCB billing requests submitted by internal stakeholders, ensuring accurate chargeback processing to suppliers.
• Validates data inputs and confirms completion of billing workflows.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs routine file maintenance in Retalix and related systems.
• Updates item records and ensures data integrity for pricing and chargeback processes.
• Monitors queues and escalate issues as needed.

Administrative Support & Tracking

• Maintains onboarding and pricing request trackers.
• Ensures proper documentation and status updates for all assigned tasks.
• Communicates with internal teams to confirm completion of steps and resolve minor discrepancies.

Qualifications:

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Experience:

• 1-2 years in pricing, data entry, or administrative support roles.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (Retalix experience preferred).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data processing.
• Ability to follow structured workflows and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and Outlook.
• Good communication skills for internal coordination.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of SQL is considered an asset.

Work Environment:

Remote Role:

This position is classified as remote where the associate will perform remote work from their primary residence. Remote associates are welcome to work from the office but are not required to do so. While remote associates are not required to work from an office on a regular basis, they may be required to come to the office or other UNFI locations for necessary business reasons or if directed to do so by their manager.

Travel:

This position may require the associate to travel to company offices, distribution centers, or other locations for specific meetings or other business reasons.

UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected ground. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the job selection process. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Compensation:

UNFI anticipates paying the above-referenced pay rate (or within the above-referenced pay range) for this position. Actual Pay, where applicable, will depend on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements. UNFI is committed to transparency in pay in compliance with applicable state and local laws.

Benefits:

For Washington positions (or positions that may be performed remotely from Washington), https://www.unfi.com/jobs-more-info-wa.html for Washington-specific paid time off details.

Candidates hired into this position will also be eligible to participate in the following benefits programs: Paid Time Off; Sick Time; paid holidays and parental leave; 401K Program; medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental death/dismemberment insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance program, Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Account, subject to meeting the eligibility requirements and the terms and conditions of these programs, and subject to any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements.

UNFI’s compensation, benefits, and paid time off policies are subject to change in the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with applicable law. This job posting should not be construed as an offer of employment with certain terms, nor should it be construed as a guaranteed minimum.

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.