Packaging Administrator

The Packaging Administrator is responsible for supporting and achieving Farm Boys vision and maximizing sales 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:

• Liaise with Business Support and other teams to address and resolve issues reported from Retail and Central Production with regards to products and suppliers.
• Support and implement new item development such as: private label or proprietary labels packaging sanitation equipment and substitution sourcing.
• Determine authorize and provide SKU accessibility by location and department to distribution partners.
• Coordinate and support the testing and suitability of new or replacement items prior to implementation with a focus on team member efficiency and cost.
• Perform updates and regular maintenance on various packaging related databases to ensure accuracy of listings and product information such as: item cost location status management material categorization physical properties etc.
• Maintain accurate current and historical data enabling effective decision making in regards to inventory control.
• General analysis and reporting on key metrics such as: purchases substitutions vendor fill rates and performance program compliance cost impact quality control and tare auditing.
• Coordinate with internal teams and distribution partners on the life cycle of packaging and related items to minimize financial liability.
• Facilitate the coordination of off cycle supply orders to ensure business continuity.
• Actively contribute to the development and maintenance of department operational policies procedures and process.
• Provide administrative and reporting support to sustainability projects and initiatives.
• May be requested to undertake other related duties on a periodic basis.

Qualifications :

• Typically requires completion of a post-secondary education in Business Administration or related field with a minimum of 2 years of grocery retail experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Solid retail experience with a passion for food retailing and people.
• Sound knowledge of the retail industry and business practices.
• Superior standards of quality with excellent analytical skills.
• High level of confidentiality.
• 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 (i.e 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:

• Providing service to several people or departments working under many simultaneous deadlines.
• Exposure to eye strain from computer terminals.
• Exposure to periodic and various temperature environments.

Additional Information :

Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and employees with disabilities.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time