What You'll Be Doing Work as part of a team to ensure the Production Facilities have the Right Product, in the Right Quantity, at the Right Time. Create purchase orders using best practices to support the weekly and daily production plans Communicate internally and externally with stakeholders, and ensure inventory availability for JIT production Act as first point of contact for suppliers and internal warehouse and provide resolution for inventory and delivery issues Support product lifecycle of promotional and stocked goods, ingredients and packaging materials from launch to ramp down ensuring availability and minimizing financial liability to the organization Identify and elevate risk (inventory availability, supplier capacity etc.) to team leader and support with analysis, recommendation and execution of solution Identify appropriate SKU substitutions and provide all necessary documentation to support the cross functional approval process: Culinary, QA, operations, Finance while meeting all inventory delivery deadlines Foster positive and effective working relationships with supplier network and internal teams Support and maintain Fresh Prep Quality Standards and elevate risk and non‑compliance appropriately Support root cause analysis and issue resolution for weekly KPI reporting: vendor invoices, credits, inventory discrepancies, stock write‑off etc. Actively support development and implementation of internal continuous improvement projects, individually and as part of a working team: cost savings, avoidance, supply chain efficiency etc. Maintain systems data accuracy and efficiently, and support with new systems implementation Support training and onboarding of new team members Other duties as assigned What We Are Looking For 1–3 years of experience in Planning, Buying, and Inventory Management, ideally in grocery, food service, or a related industry Certificate/diploma in Supply Chain or a related field is a benefit Excellent computer skills Strong verbal and written communication skills Proven team player with strong interpersonal skills Ability to work independently with minimal supervision Ability to perform effectively in a fast‑paced environment Demonstrated track record of effective problem‑solving and decision‑making Consistent and effective attention to detail, maintaining a high degree of accuracy Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills Ability to build and maintain collaborative and effective relationships with peers, cross‑functional teams, and suppliers Demonstrated professional proficiency in core purchasing functions Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suite Proficiency in both English and French is required to support procurement and production across Canada; proficiency in Mandarin is considered a strong asset What You Can Expect A hybrid work arrangement with time split between working from home and from our Saint‑Laurent, QC facility. A Monday to Friday work schedule (either 7am to 3pm Eastern, or 8am to 4pm Eastern). Please note that this role will be part of a schedule rotation within the procurement team to support some weekend and stat holiday coverage (approx. 5 days per year). A Competitive salary that recognizes your skills and experience An energetic, inclusive workplace where your voice matters and your contributions drive real impact Comprehensive health benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance after 90 days Exclusive food perks that let you experience our amazing products A culture that celebrates innovation, encourages professional development, and supports work‑life balance The opportunity to be part of a certified B‑Corporation making a tangible difference in sustainable food systems Fresh Prep is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and prohibits discrimination of any kind. We value diversity at our company and at all job levels our goal is to be diverse, inclusive and representative of the communities we operate in. We endeavour to recruit, develop and retain the best talent from a diverse candidate pool and truly believe that diversity, equity and inclusion among our team members is vital to our success as a company. We trust that in applying for a role with us you value this as well! #J-18808-Ljbffr