Category Administrator at Farm Boy Inc.

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Office Administration, Analytical Skills, Communication, Organizational Skills, Attention to Detail, Retail Experience, Decision Making, Microsoft Suite, Customer Service, Supplier Management, Clerical Duties, Problem Solving, Team Collaboration, Time Management, Fast-Paced Environment, Bilingual

Industry

Retail

Description

Company Description At Farm Boy, it is our mission to create a fun, fresh experience for all! Whether you are a team member or a customer, Farm Boy is passionate about creating a unique fresh food shopping experience and ensuring that we deliver on our commitments. As we continue to grow within Ontario, Farm Boy is excited to welcome new team members that share our passion for providing the best fresh shopping experience! Job Description The Category Administrator is responsible for supporting and achieving Farm Boy’s vision, and maximizing sales and profitability. The performance of the duties must ensure a quality service approach to all employees, customers and suppliers. All responsibilities must be performed in a manner consistent with the Farm Boy Way. Major Responsibilities: Perform updates and regular maintenance on the Product Manager site to ensure accuracy on items such as: listings and product information, item cost, categorization, location status management, etc. Manage administration of new items, product rationalization, changes to supplier agreements, cost and product changes, etc. Liaise with existing and potential suppliers with regards to items such as: actioning product listing, schedule arrangements, contact updates, etc. Support product listing process for new items, including verification in the POS and Product Manager systems as well as Product Launch document communicated throughout company departments. Liaise with Sobeys Voila team to ensure updates to items information, status, and article number are accurate and up-to-date. Work with the Finance team to process claims communications to vendors. Process monthly advertising and specials costing activities. Respond to supplier inquiries in a timely and professional manner. Perform administrative and clerical duties such as: preparing reports in MS Word and Excel, photocopying, faxing, filing, updating Farm Boy directories and authorized supplier listings, preparing retention files, prepare binders for distribution, etc. Perform administrative duties associated with compliance audit results from various governing bodies. Liaise with the Business Support team to address and close issues reported from Stores and Central Production with regards to products and/or suppliers. Work with suppliers to address Farm Boy Warehouse receiving issues such as: credit requests, product returns, and shelf-life expectations. Actively contribute to the development and maintenance of department operational policies, procedures and process. May be requested to undertake other related duties on a periodic basis. Qualifications Typically requires completion of a post-secondary education in Office Administration plus 2 to 3 years of experience in an office setting with administrative responsibilities or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Solid retail experience with sound knowledge of business practices. Superior standards of quality with excellent analytical skills. Ability to work with minimum supervision and interact with employees on all levels. Good judgement and decision-making abilities. Experience working with various computer software programs (ie: Microsoft Suite). Clear and effective communication style, both written and oral. Impeccable organizational skills with keen attention to detail. Skilled at working in a fast-paced environment while maintaining priorities and a high level of performance. Fluency in English and French shall be considered an asset. Work & Sensory Environment: Availability to work evenings and weekends. Sitting for long periods of time at workstations (e.g. while keyboarding). Providing service to several people or departments, working under many simultaneous deadlines. Exposure to eye strain from computer terminals. Additional Information Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and employees with disabilities.

Responsibilities

The Category Administrator supports Farm Boy’s vision by maximizing sales and profitability through accurate product management and supplier liaison. Responsibilities include maintaining product information, managing new items, and addressing supplier inquiries.