Procurement & Inventory Control Specialist

at  Centennial Food Solutions

Centennial Food Solutions is a leading provider of customized quality center-of-the-plate products in Western Canada. Our goal is simple: to connect our communities through great food and exceptional service. Our reputation as a dependable and flexible partner is why discerning restaurants, retailers, foodservice, and trading companies choose us time and time again. With branches across Western Canada and a vast network of business brands, we are uniquely positioned to bring value to our partners at every turn.
Position Title: Procurement and Inventory Control Specialist
Location: Calgary, AB, T2B 3M1
Job Type: Full Time Contract

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Procurement and Inventory Control Specialist will be responsible for overseeing the procurement of materials and supplies necessary for production. Involving managing inventory levels, ensuring timely delivery, and maintaining optimal stock levels to meet production demands.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Willingness to work with raw meat products.
• Willingness to work in a cold environment.
• Ability to perform physical tasks requiring lifting, carrying, and moving objects weighing 30+ lbs. safely and effectively.
• Physical fitness and stamina to sustain prolonged periods of activity, repetitive movements, and manual labor.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Team player with a positive and collaborative attitude.
• Knowledge of the protein category is an asset.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy.
• Commitment to safety standards and practices.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive compensation based on sales performance.
• Comprehensive Health and Dental coverage for you and your family.
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan with company matching contributions.
• Subsidized Company Share Ownership plan.
• Employee Family Assistance Program (support for mental health, financial services, and legal needs).
• Employee pricing on thousands of high-quality foods.
• Career advancement opportunities and training across the company.
• Instant Pay: through pay streaming you can have instant access to earnings without having to wait for payday!
• Belonging to a team that is passionate about food and long-term success.

• Order raw materials for production.
• Rotate inventory when needed.
• Order packaging material, spices and additional supplies as needed for production.
• Schedule frozen production based on inventory and production requirements.
• Read, understand, and follow purchasing, transportation and storage procedures.
• Create formulas for production based on the lowest cost and materials on hand.
• Update prices in ERP systems for incoming and finished products.
• Work with receiving to ensure we receive the correct products and quantities.
• Collaborate with production personnel to ensure we are recording the correct product as it leaves the production floor.
• Additional duties as assigned.