Who are we?

United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) is the leading distributor of all natural, organic, and specialty foods in North America! We're on a mission to transform the world of food for our customers, suppliers, associates, and the families we serve on a daily basis. 

Our mission is simple: to provide healthier food choices to consumers everywhere. Better Food, Better Future!

As part of our Supplier Services team, you'll play a key role in managing ongoing communications between internal stakeholders and UNFI Canada's vendors, provide admin. support, and help ensure seamless execution for our Trade Shows.

If YOU are interested in an Administrative role (and LOVE FOOD as much as we do!), this opportunity at UNFI Canada may be right for you. Read on!

Recent college or university graduates are welcome to apply. Applicants must be fluent in the English language and open to developing new skills, and work in a customer-supporting role.

Position: Coordinator, Supplier Relation Management Services

Job Type: Full Time

Schedule: Monday-Friday

Language Requirements: English

Working Conditions: Hybrid

Location: Vaughan, ON

Annual Salary: $42,000 - $50,000

Purpose:

This role is responsible for a wide variety of projects and activities as it relates to the Supplier Relationship Management team. Responsible for facilitating retained income revenue and promotional activities from a variety of income sources – Incentives, GAP Recovery, Marketing Programs, etc. Establishes professional working relationships with internal and external customers in order to provide insights and guidance to facilitate retained income revenue opportunities.

Job Responsibilities:

• Establishes, facilitates and provides analytical insights to the Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) team as it relates to promotional and marketing vehicles. Insights provide guidance that enables the SRM to target opportunities for promotional and/or marketing revenue.
• Recommends analytical solutions that enable a more complete understanding of customer’s promotional behaviour within or across selected channels, markets and programs. Insights will provide SRM the ability to target key suppliers that fit the business need based on these promotional behaviours.
• Manages multiple email inboxes; responds to all inquiries with vendors, suppliers and other key stakeholders.
• Facilitates negotiations/implementation of programs to achieve retained income.
• Works with SRM team to create/develop/deploy reports/tools to support the SRM team. Uses and prepares Excel spreadsheets and documents related to pricing, item assortment, etc. for SRM team.
• Develop/Maintain user documentation/training on all tasks/responsibilities.
• Develops/Maintains accurate tracking/reporting for work-related tasks.
• Develops/Maintains strong working relationships with both internal and external customers.
• Interacts with other departments to address issues, requests and questions.
• Executes promotional events on behalf of suppliers and brokers.
• Actively participates in Trade Shows (event set up, registration, tear down, etc.)
• Stays current with technology/new trends.
• Develop Reporting as needed/requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Additional Requirements:

• Travel to Trade Shows required.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification(s):

• Post Secondary Education in Business, Marketing, or a related field or equivalent combination of experience and training.

Experience (Required/Preferred):

• Previous experience in a professional and busy office environment, within a related field desired.

Required Knowledge:

• Knowledge and thorough understanding of company products and services.
• Strong understanding of promotional elements, customer motivations, marketing functions, procedures, and standards.
• Strong customer service skills.

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent analytic and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong understanding of MS Office applications and necessary functions to capture, execute, and translate data.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Able to translate data into meaningful and actionable recommendations.
• Able to negotiate deals.

Why work at UNFI Canada?:

• This role comes with a salary range of $42,000 - $50,000
• Health & Dental Benefits package offered on Day 1!
• Paid vacation and sick days!
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with employer-matching contributions available after 6 months of service!
• Employee discount on natural and organic foods!
• Friendly and helpful team!
• Flexible schedule!
• Internal advancement opportunities!
• And last, but not least, the opportunity to be part of a meaningful organization that does meaningful work! Join UNFI's mission in providing healthier food choices to people everywhere! #BetterforAll #DeliverTogether

Our Commitment:

UNFI believes in a diverse and accommodating workplace. UNFI encourages and promotes applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of gender, age, race, ethnicity, disability or otherwise. UNFI is committed to providing full accommodation for persons with disabilities in all active processes and procedures including but not limited to the recruitment process. To request any accommodation you may require to participate in the recruitment process (including alternative formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please contact the main recruiting contact for the position or Human Resources to discuss your specific needs.