Administrative Associate Full-time Job

Saputo Dairy Products Canada is seeking a passionate Sales Administration Associate to partner with the Sales Team to support the day-to-day account activities and requirements of the McDonalds & Costco Business Units in an efficient and effective manner.  The candidate will be responsible for collaborating with the various teams and departments within Saputo and the Customers as needed.  Previous experience within the foodservice and/or retail industry would be considered an asset. The successful candidate will be a self-starter, show leadership and initiative, professionalism, integrity, and attention to details which are all core Saputo Company values.  They will have an entrepreneurial flair, thrive on challenge, can prioritize the right job so it gets done on time, and can work effectively in a team-oriented, high-priority environment.

 

Please note this is a temporary position for a maternity leave replacement required until January 2025.

 

Salary: $51,595 - $67, 750

* Salary offers will vary commensurate with experience, education, skills and training

 

WE SUPPORT AND TAKE CARE OF OUR EMPLOYEES AND THEIR FAMILES BY OFFERING

• Generous and complete benefit coverage with group insurance
• Group retirement plan with employer contribution
• Telemedicine and assistance program for employees and their families
• Opportunity to contribute to a collective RRSP & TFSA
• Training and development programs
• Saputo Flex Program, flexible work environment (schedule/location/time off) according to department needs
• Organized activities for employees and their families 
• Advantageous discounts on Saputo products

 

HOW YOU WILL MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS THAT MATTER

• Support the Sales team by updating the weekly period tracking reports for the Business Units
• Manage the timely and accurate preparation and consolidation of the period end reports for both McDonalds & Costco
• Update and provide the quarterly and annual sales and revenue reports
• Support all aspects of the Sales functions including, but not limited to pricing, business reviews, customer presentations, forecasting, product demand, logistics, quality assurance and others as needed
• Support the day-to-day Distribution/Supply network relationship (Saputo & Martin Brower)
• Support the Sales team as needed in preparing for the demand planning meetings
• Support special projects as requested by the Sales team in alignment with the annual objectives collaborating with various teams within Saputo
• Communicate internally and coordinate activities across the various functions within Saputo

 

 

 

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• A degree/diploma in Business administration or equivalent education and training
• 2 – 5 years Sales/Support Analyst, preferably in a packaged goods environment
• Strong communication, interpersonal and analytical skills
• Foodservice/Retail channel knowledge and/or sales experience would be considered to be an asset
• Dependable and team oriented with a history of being able to work independently
• Problem solving and decision-making skills
• Detail oriented, highly organized and accountable
• Able to work within tight deadlines in a multi-task, high priority environment
• Ability and willingness to learn the various Customer data platforms
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Other duties, skills and requirements contained in the posting are common to the role and do not represent an exhaustive list of tasks and duties, therefore, some of the items may be subject to change based on needs of the business and job function.

Our story began in Canada in 1954, when the Saputo family's hard work and dedication created a thriving dairy business. More than 65 years later, our roots in this country remain strong with our Corporate Headquarters in Montréal. Today, we are a leading cheese manufacturer and fluid milk and cream processor in Canada with well-loved brands, such as Saputo, Alexis de Portneuf, Armstrong, Baxter, Dairyland, Joyya, Milk2Go, Milk2Go Sport, Neilson, Nutrilait, Scotsburn* and Woolwich Goat Dairy. Thanks to our national footprint, we're proud to bring our best to our customers and consumers, and have plenty of opportunities for our employees to grow in their own way. And we do it while also striving to build a healthier future for our people and the communities where we operate, guided by our values and the Saputo Promise.