Imperial Dade Canada, leading national distributor, has a job open in locations across Canada (Calgary, Edmonton, Mississauga or Montreal). Manages inventory replenishment within multiple warehouses for assigned vendors with a goal of maximizing inventory investment while supporting service level expectations. Maintains replenishment parameters and prepares replenishment forecasts. Participates in special Supply Chain projects.
Imperial Dade is a leading distributor of foodservice packaging, facilities maintenance supplies, printing papers, and equipment across North America. With a strong and growing presence in Canada, we proudly serve Canadian businesses and communities with the highest standards of quality, reliability, and service.
A Deep Canadian Legacy
Imperial Dade Canada is deeply rooted in the country, with over 135 years of Canadian history and a workforce of 1,500 Canadian employees. Our operations span 35 locations from coast to coast, including Saint John, Newfoundland and Vancouver, British Columbia—ensuring efficient service and local support nationwide. We are incorporated in Canada, and our 100% Canadian leadership team ensures that decisions for Canada are made in Canada.
Trusted by Canadian Businesses
We are a key distributor partner to many Canadian manufacturers, supporting long-standing relationships and ensuring the timely availability of high-quality products. Our Canadian customer service team understands the unique needs of Canadian businesses and delivers tailored solutions with a local touch.
Responsibilities:
- Manages assigned inventory to maximize performance (from both a turn and service level perspective) and minimize obsolescence. Includes:
- Replenishment planning: demand forecasting, lead time forecasting, order frequency analysis, service level analysis
- Inventory performance management: analyze data using procurement data warehouses and other tools.
- Analyzes inventory needs and place purchase orders accordingly for general and customer dedicated stock.
- Generates Stock PO and follow up on status as required
- Resolves PO and mill invoice discrepancies.
- Expedites inbound stock from vendors.
- Work directly with suppliers on quality control and non-conformity issues
- Executes tactical buy-ins.
- Collaborate with internal teams (sales, operations, finance, logistics) to resolve supply issues
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bilingual (English & French). Employee needs to be able to communicate with the head office, outside vendors, and suppliers etc.
- Strong analytical skills with excellent problem-solving abilities
- Excellent written and oral communication skills required.
- Strong planning, organization, and customer relations skills required.
- Fundamental knowledge of PC applications
- Minimum 2 years' experience as a buyer in a high volume, multi-location distribution environment
- 4-year degree required; logistics, management, business analysis or related degree preferred.
Working/Other conditions:
- Hybrid work model.
- Indoor office environment.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Prolong periods of sitting, and computer and phone use.
At Imperial Dade, we offer an exciting environment in which to work, learn, and grow professionally. We are excited to continue to invite talented individuals with a passion for excellence to join our team. As a family-owned and operated company, we value our people and strive to create rewarding career opportunities by offering competitive salaries and benefits, Pension, Life Insurance, and a generous Paid Time Off Package.
Imperial Dade is an EEO Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. If you require any support in the application process, including disability accommodation, please contact hrcanada@imperialdade.com, or call (514) 367-1111.
