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Purchasing Coordinator

Jonluca Neal7 days ago
Vaughan, ON
Mid Level
full_time

Top Benefits

Competitive group benefits plan
Employee discounts on products
Opportunities for professional growth and development

About the role

We are hiring a Purchasing Coordinator to support our head office in Vaughan, Ontario. Reporting to the Director of Finance, this is a Monday-Friday permanent full-time on-site position. This position will be responsible for ensuring products are available to fulfill orders, by tracking inventory and supporting procurement of products, and planning. This individual will build and maintain relationships, working with various departments and analyzing and reporting all business recommendations to management.

Duties & Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Lead and manage the purchasing process, coordinating with warehouse and inventory management.

  • Evaluate risk, assess, and prepare forecast scenarios concerning the supply market.

  • Develop, maintain, and analyze sales trends to identify product demand and inventory levels.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute purchasing strategy solutions, (e.g., Purchasing, Vendor Relations, Operations, and Sales).

  • Make alternate arrangements in the event of shortages or delayed deliveries to minimize organizational impact.

  • Prepare and maintain purchasing files, reports, and price lists.

  • Understand and use each vendor’s timelines and units of measure to accurately purchase products.

  • Perform strategic cycle counts, analyze stock levels, and assist the team in managing bin locations.

  • Assist with process improvements, including documenting process maps and SOPs.

  • Coordinate returns and product discrepancies with suppliers.

  • Support PO pickups and automate the process with the logistics team.

  • Liaison with 3rd party apps and support the integration and implementation of programs.

  • Complete root-cause analysis and risk management

  • Maintain key reporting metrics and support continuous improvement.

  • Attend regular meetings with the management team to measure project performance and maintenance as required.

  • All other duties as assigned by

Job Qualifications & Requirements

  • Post-secondary diploma or bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, or equivalent work experience.

  • Minimum three (3) years of proven experience in inventory management, demand planning, or business analysis.

  • Previous experience in a food distribution or warehouse environment is preferred.

  • Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) or ERP systems (SAP) is considered an asset.

  • Strong mathematical skills, including the ability to calculate discounts, percentages, and averages.

  • Proficient in MS Office Suite, particularly Excel, and WMS applications.

  • Demonstrated ability to perform data analysis with a strategic mindset.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  • Strong customer service orientation.

  • Exceptional attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy in data entry.

  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.

  • Proven ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

  • Reliable transportation is required for this position.

WHAT WE ARE OFFERING:

Jonluca Neal is the largest, family-owned, natural food distribution company in Canada. We service a wide variety of retail partners and represent a diverse group of vendors. We are experiencing tremendous growth, and we are looking for resourceful, experienced, and energized professionals to join our growing team. We are one of Canada’s fastest growing companies with an excellent reputation in our industry.

  • A people-first culture that values collaboration, respect, and well-being.

  • A fast-paced, dynamic, and growing environment that keeps you challenged and engaged.

  • Opportunities for professional growth and development to help you build a rewarding career.

  • A competitive group benefits plan and employee discounts on our products.

  • A supportive, transparent, and passionate leadership team that makes work both meaningful and fun.

Jonluca Neal (the “Company”) is committed to building a team that reflects the diversity and inclusivity of the community in which we work. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups, such as women, veterans, visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons identifying as 2SLGBTQI+. Please advise our Human Resources Department if you require accommodation during our recruitment process or in your employment.

Please note: Legitimate Jonluca Neal recruitment processes include communication with candidates through recognized professional networks, such as LinkedIn or via an official company email address: firstname@jonlucaneal.ca. We recommend that you do not respond to unsolicited business propositions and/or offers from people with whom you are unfamiliar.

About Jonluca Neal

Food and Beverage Services
51-200

Jonluca Neal is a privately-owned natural foods distribution company founded in 2023 after the merger of Jonluca Enterprises and Neal Brothers Distribution. The company employs 130 people and operates out of a 77,000 sq ft state-of-the-art tri-temp facility in the GTA and a tri-temp 20,000 sq ft warehouse in Burnaby, BC.

Jonluca Neal’s five founders have more than 150 years of Canadian natural food industry experience and bring together their warehousing, distribution, product, and brand recognition strengths to create Canada’s largest national, family-owned natural food distribution company. The newly merged business will represent; ambient, refrigerated, and frozen goods from coast to coast.

Jonluca and Neal Brothers have each successfully blazed trails in the organic and natural food space and Jonluca Neal will continue to build upon this success. The new entity will operate out of a state-of-the-art facility in the GTA along with a Burnaby, BC warehouse. Jonluca Neal will assume all Neal Brothers brands, partners, retailers and will do so in a strategic, seamless manner.

Jonluca Neal is committed to bringing best-in-class natural and organic foods to Canadians from coast to coast and to do so with integrity, honesty, and expediency.