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 be well-versed in all matters business. 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 * Analyzing information and evaluating 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 business manager or relevant role * Excellent organizational and leadership skills * Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities * Thorough understanding of diverse business process 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.