Job Title: Buyer Planner
Requisition ID: 186452
Career Group: Distribution Centre Careers
Job Category: Central Production
Travel Requirements: 0 - 10%
Job Type: Full-Time

Country: Canada (CA)
Province: Alberta
City: Rocky View County
Location: 5284 Alberta Central Kitchen
Postal Code: T4A 3N4

Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada's top 100 employers, where your talents contribute to our commitment to excellence and community impact.

Looking for an exciting and fulfilling place to work? You've come to the right place!

We love working with ambitious people who love food as much as we do. Whether it's your first job or you're ready for a new challenge, we have a career to fit your life.

Ready to Make an impact?

Merchandising - located in Rocky View County, Alberta (106 High Plains Bay, T4A 3N4), has an opening for a BUYER PLANNER. This is an exciting opportunity that brings together the retail grocery sector and an enhanced culinary experience. The successful candidate will require exceptional leadership combined with relentless drive to implement best practices to achieve a wonderful overall customer experience.

Please note that this facility is open 7 days per week so the schedule will be dependent on the business operation.

Qualifications:

• 4-year business degree or related field and/or 5 years of related job experience in a food manufacturing environment, food service, in restaurants, hotel management, retail or production operations.

• Excellent organizational skills with a high degree of initiative and flexibility.

• Experience in production planning, scheduling, purchasing, and cost analysis.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 and production planning software.

• Resourcefulness and critical thinking skills.

• Strong knowledge of Accounting Software.

• Understanding of manufacturing regulations regarding safety, quality, HACCP, BRC, Federal Regulations and GMP's.

• Ability to analyze cost performance data to improve operations and reduce costs.

• Must be comfortable at giving and receiving open feedback.

Here's where you'll be focusing:

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Order ingredients, packaging, and supplies.

• Maintain superior customer service levels with both internal and external customers.

• Cultivate a positive and innovative work environment.

• Identify and analyze areas for cost reduction or margin improvement.

• Ensure adherence to Sobeys policies, procedures, and practices.

• Strive for continuous improvement.

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What you have to offer:

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