About CDC Foods
CDC Foods is a growing Canadian food redistribution company supporting a national network of customers and partners. We work closely with food manufacturers, suppliers, warehouses, and carriers across Canada to ensure reliable supply, strong service levels, and operational excellence.

The Role
The Supply Chain Coordinator – Purchasing & Inventory plays a critical role in CDC Foods’ day to day supply chain execution. This position is responsible for creating and managing purchase orders, monitoring inventory levels, coordinating inbound supply, and working directly with suppliers and logistics partners to ensure uninterrupted product flow.  This is a hands on, execution driven role suited for someone who thrives in a fast paced, detail oriented operational environment and takes ownership of follow through and accuracy.  This role is best suited to early-to-mid career supply chain professionals who enjoy hands-on execution and ownership of day-to-day purchasing and inventory coordination.
 
What You’ll Be Responsible For

Purchasing & Inventory Coordination 

• Create, issue, and manage purchase orders based on approved forecasts, inventory targets, and customer demand 
• Track open purchase orders, confirm delivery dates, and proactively follow up on delays, shortages, or changes 
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate replenishment activities to prevent stockouts while minimizing excess inventory 
• Support inventory accuracy through regular reviews, follow ups, and coordination with warehouse teams

S&OP Support & Scenario Analysis

• Support scenario analysis during Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), including demand spikes, supplier delays, and lead time changes 
• Assess inventory and sourcing impacts and recommend trade offs to maintain service levels while managing risk and working capital 
• Partner with Operations and Logistics to evaluate short term supply constraints and mitigation options

Inventory Health & Optimization

• Identify slow moving, aging, excess, or at risk inventory 
• Recommend mitigation actions such as adjusted replenishment, reallocation, promotions, or managed drawdown 
• Support data driven decisions related to inventory health, service levels, and cost control

Process Improvement & Operational Excellence

• Continuously identify process improvement opportunities across purchasing, replenishment, and inventory planning 
• Analyze data and performance trends to improve accuracy, responsiveness, and execution efficiency 
• Maintain disciplined documentation, data integrity, and follow through across purchasing and inventory systems

Cross Functional & Operational Support

• Coordinate inbound shipments with suppliers, warehouses, and logistics partners to ensure timely and accurate receipt 
• Maintain accurate supplier records, purchasing documentation, and inventory data 
• Assist with documentation related to product specifications, shelf life, labeling, and food safety requirements 
• Work closely with Operations, Logistics, Customer Service, and Finance to support end to end supply execution

Qualifications & Experience

• Post secondary education in supply chain, logistics, operations, business, or a related field 
• 2–4 years of hands on experience in a purchasing, supply chain coordination, inventory, or procurement support role 
• Direct experience executing and maintaining purchase orders (creation, follow up, confirmations) within an ERP or purchasing system 
•  Working, practical understanding of inventory replenishment, lead times, and service level impact (execution level, not design ownership) 
• Experience coordinating with suppliers, warehouses, and logistics providers to resolve day to day delivery issues and discrepancies 
• Strong attention to detail with confidence working with quantities, dates, SKU level data, and documentation 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel for operational tracking and reporting (filters, formulas, basic pivot tables) 
• Comfortable working in a structured, in office, operations driven environment with daily follow ups and deadlines

Preferred / Strong Assets

• Exposure to S&OP or planning discussions in a support capacity (data preparation, scenario inputs, follow ups) 
• Experience reviewing or tracking supplier performance metrics (e.g., on time delivery, fill rates, lead times) 
• Experience flagging slow moving, aging, or at risk inventory and supporting mitigation actions 
• Background in food distribution, manufacturing, warehousing, or logistics environments 

Personal Attributes

• Execution focused with strong follow through and ownership of day to day tasks 
•  Analytical and curious, with the ability to spot trends or risks and raise them appropriately 
• Highly organized and dependable; able to manage multiple priorities without losing accuracy 
• Collaborative, practical, and service oriented communication style

 
Why Join CDC Foods

• Stable, in office role with predictable hours 
• Direct ownership and accountability — your work has visible impact 
• Exposure to national food redistribution operations 
• Collaborative, practical operations team environment

CDC Foods
📍 Location: Greater Toronto Area (In Office)
🏢 Department: Operations / Supply Chain
📄 Employment Type: Full Time
👤 Reports To: Operations & Logistics Manager

AI Disclosure 
CDC Foods discloses that AI-enabled tools may be used to support certain stages of recruitment (e.g., screening applications based on job-related criteria), with human review and oversight.

Accessibility & Accommodation (AODA)
CDC Foods welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

 

The Affinity Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.