General Manager - CDC Foods

Position: CDC Foods General Manager

Reports To: Owners

Anticipated Start Date: March 15, 2022

CDC Foods is a well-established, successful, and growing company that prides itself on being one of the premier Food Redistributors in the Canadian Market. We pride ourselves on having a dedicated sales team, strong customer service orientation, extensive product knowledge, and a professional, challenging, and rewarding work environment.

SUMMARY:

The General Manager will be well-versed in all matters of business. They will be a competent leader able to provide guidance that enhances performance in a manner which incorporates the Company's vision and culture. The goal will be to ensure the profitability of our Company's activities to drive sustainable development and long-term success.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop goals and objectives that tend to growth and prosperity.
• Design and implement business plans and strategies to promote the attainment of goals.
• Review financial statements, sales, or activity reports to identify areas needing cost reduction or improvements and to ensure the Company is on track to meet its annual financial goals.
• Direct and coordinate activities with departments concerned with pricing, sales, or distribution of products.
• Responsible for administrative tasks such as inventory management and costing, updating price lists, and trade notifications.
• Direct administrative activities related to providing products or services to clients, customers, and staff.
• Monitor suppliers to ensure that they efficiently and effectively provide needed goods or services within budgetary limits.
• Maintain relationships with existing clients and forge new ones to add to the Company's re-distribution basket of goods.
• Analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Analyze data to inform operational decisions or activities.
• Direct the purchasing and warehouse teams for both the Company and 3PL warehouses.
• Supervise the work of employees and provide feedback and counsel to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ensure adherence to legal rules and guidelines, in particular, Canadian Border Service Agency (CBSA) and Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, and participating in professional organizations.
• Accomplish organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Other duties as required.

The successful candidates must possess the following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proven experience as a business manager or relevant role.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Thorough understanding of diverse business processes and strategy development.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office and accounting/inventory software programs.
• Excellent mathematical aptitude.
• Good understanding of research methods and data analysis techniques.
• Financial intelligence.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Creative and innovative.
• Degree in post-secondary education in Business Management or relevant field is a definite asset.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

• Candidate must be able to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Work may be performed in an office or warehouse environment.
• Stand for extended periods of time, walk, bend, stoop, or climb.
• May have possible exposure to dust and may require the ability to lift and/or push up to 50 pounds.

We offer a competitive wage, bonus potential, and group benefit package.

Interested candidates should email resumes. Only successful candidates that meet our requirements will be contacted.