General Manager - CDC Foods

Job Description

Job Description

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.