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- Preparing all shipping and receiving documents.
- Print all labels as needed.
- Maintaining accurate inventories of all shipping and receiving supplies.
- Providing support to the transportation team by answering and addressing driver’ and customers’ delivery questions, confirming appointments, and reinforcing instructions for special delivery assignments.
- Collaborating with warehouse staff to ensure orders are filled efficiently and on time.
- Interfacing with clients and vendors to schedule appointments and address vendor issues.
- Maintain a filing system for shipping and receiving records.
- Inventory control and general warehouse tasks when needed.
- All projects and tasks assigned by manager.
- High school diploma or GED
- At least six (6) months previous experience in a fast-paced environment
- Previous warehouse experience preferred
- Two (2) years’ experience in a clerical role preferred
- Strong computer skills
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
- Demonstrate a positive attitude
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Detail-oriented, well organized
- Ability to readily adapt and be flexible in a changing environment
Job Features
Job Category
Clerical, Operations
Why Gambles? At Gambles, produce is everything. Our business provides the widest assortment of top-quality fruits and vegetables for the wholesale, foodservice, and retail sectors. With a history dati...
- Ensure compliance to Company policies and procedures, as well as regulatory compliance.
- Assist Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable teams for various responsibilities included but not limited to:
- Review and verify vendor invoices and payment requests
- Match receiving documents with invoices with accuracy and completeness
- Reconcile accounts payable transactions
- Resolve invoice discrepancies and issues
- Data Entry of invoices in ERP system, for further payment processing
- Assist with AR credit note process.
- Assist AR with payment application and maintenance of customer requests and requirements for timely payment collections.
- Validating proof of deliveries
- Sorting and scanning of various accounting paperwork for record keeping purposes
- Communicate issues and concerns on paperwork with internal teams via email, telephone, or personally.
- Maintains files for the entire department so they remain up to date and easily accessible.
- Assist with Finance audit responsibilities to include validation of entry into ERP system and issuance of vendor payments.
- Prepare or assist with regular or ad hoc reports as required.
- Minimum of high school education, while a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel. Please note that an Excel proficiency test may be conducted during the interview process.
- Previous work in an Accounting or Finance team is considered an asset.
Personal Attributes:
- Strong interpersonal skills for vendor and customer interaction.
- Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines.
- Exceptional English verbal and written communication skills.
- Fast and accurate typing skills.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and analysis.
- Ability to readily adapt in a changing environment.
- Professional and able to handle confidential material.
- Ability to work in a team environment and work individually.
- Willingness to learn and tackle new challenges.
Job Features
Job Category
Accounts Payable, Finance
Why Gambles? At Gambles, produce is everything. Our business provides the widest assortment of top-quality fruits and vegetables for the wholesale, foodservice, and retail sectors. With a history dati...
- Process incoming EDI (electronic) orders in the ERP system to prepare them for warehouse picking. Communicate with customers regarding order status, delivery timelines, product shortages, and substitutions.
- Update product allocations and pricing through internal systems.
- Monitor and audit inventor, report quality concerns and discrepancies to Operations and Sales.
- Generate shipping labels and invoices using the ERP system.
- Perform system receiving by accurately entering product information when shipments arrive.
- Prepare purchase orders, invoices and driver manifests as needed.
- Perform various operational clerical tasks, including entering customer orders, creating and verifying transfer loads, processing internal product disposition credits, and assisting customers with invoice reprints and proof of delivery (POD) requests.
- Answer inbound calls from carriers and customer to provide updates on dispatch and orders.
- Communicate with carriers.
- Other tasks as assigned.
- High School Diploma or equivalency.
- Experience working in a warehouse operations or related role.
- Strong English communication skills (written and verbal).
- Ability to lift to 40lbs and work in a warehouse environment.
- Demonstrated customer service skills and experience.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative to complete tasks.
- Strong organization and time management skills.
- Demonstrated attention to detail in previous experience.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Ability to changing priorities and environments.
- Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines.
Job Features
Job Category
Clerical, Inventory & Quality Control, Operations
Why Gambles? At Gambles, produce is everything. Our business provides the widest assortment of top-quality fruits and vegetables for the wholesale, foodservice, and retail sectors. With a history dati...
- Act as the main point of contact relating to and addressing customer concerns and their needs
- Complete weekly pricing and update customer ordering channels
- Build and strengthen relationships to achieve long term partnerships
- Maintain accurate records and keep track of contract updates and renewals
- Communicate all customer account details to Program Sales department
- Review and follow up on Customer Fill Rates
- Maintain and update Customer Pricing
- Review Sales Reports, Budgets, and Margins
- Develop and prepare strategic Account Plans and ensure KPIs are being met
- Work closely with Buyers, Sales, and Marketing to identify opportunities to grow
- Generate progress reports for customers and internal executives
- Collaborate with Operations and Warehouse teams on product quality, inventory and customer orders to ensure accuracy
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Account Management
- Minimum of 2 years’ of Sales experience with retail and wholesale customers in Western Canada
- Professional experience in Sales & Customer Service
- Skilled at managing multiple responsibilities and tasks simultaneously
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and environments
- Experience in the produce industry is considered an asset
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
- Professional and personable to represent our Gambles brand to our customers
- Strong organization and time management skills
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative to complete daily tasks
- Experience in roles requiring high attention to detail
Job Features
Job Category
Program Sales, Sales
Why Gambles? At Gambles, produce is everything. Our business provides the widest assortment of top- quality fruits and vegetables for the wholesale, foodservice, and retail sectors. With a his-tory da...
- Improve Productivity and Order Accuracy
- Ensure Same Day and Overnight Shipping orders are completed in a timely manner
- Accountable for ensuring that all shipments occur as scheduled
- Manage the day-to-day operation of the facility under the guidance of the GM
- Labor planning and scheduling based on forecast and productivity targets
- Provide supervision applicable staff members to ensure all objectives of area are met
- Monitors employee and supervisor performance
- Effectively participates and reports the performance of the OFT Operations teams.
- Conduct regular supervisor and employee meetings and 1-1’s to ensure all team members meet the objectives and are well informed of the priorities, processes and activities of the warehouse
- Implement and maintain all relevant SOP’s and directives
- Ensure compliance of food safety policies including HACCP
- Lead and/or support employee training and development
- Work with Inventory management to ensure that inventory is accurate and reported timely
- Support and promote health and Safety in the workplace by communicating all new programs to the team
- Manage and support conflict resolution
- Support Dwt operations and initiatives with respect to labour and product inventory
- Strong relationship with Market sales, buyers and other departments
- Participate and evaluate projects as assigned
- Continually strive to improve processes and systems
- Gaining hands-on experience in operations is a great way to learn skills and procedures
- Post-secondary education in a business, supply chain or management program or equivalent
- Minimum 5 years experience as a manager or supervisor in foodservice/wholesale/retail distribution
- Previous management experience in a unionized warehouse environment is beneficial
- Thorough attention to detail
- Strong leadership skills
- Strong computer skills
- Ability to work in a Team environment
- Flexibility and adaptability to a constantly changing environment
- Shift work and weekend work will be required
- Ability to multitask
- Knowledge of HACCP
- Customer friendly
- "Can-Do" attitude
- Encouraging
- Disciplined
- Flexible
- Results driven
Job Features
Job Category
Management, Operations
Why Gambles? At Gambles, produce is everything. Our business provides the widest assortment of top-quality fruits and vegetables for the wholesale, foodservice, and retail sectors. With a histo...
- Provide graphic design and branding support to ensure a cohesive look and feel for our brands across various platforms and media (website, social media, packaging, advertising, intranet, internal and external communications, etc.)
- Assist in the development and execution of a social media strategy, including analyzing data and market needs
- Develop, write, and create content for company website, social media platforms and company newsletter
- Assist with sustainability strategy and execution internally and externally, as needed and directed
- Coordinate and participate in company marketing and sales events including meetings, trade shows, product demos, sales presentations, and vendor tours
- Coordinate and execute advertising campaigns
- Collaborate with the Sales and Buying teams to prepare weekly market reports, monthly promotions and sales proposals for prospective customers
- Assist as needed with inventory and replenishment of all packaging supplies, including cartons, bags, film, and labels, in support of private label branding strategy
- Develop and maintain category catalogue of private label product lists, including interacting with Buyers/Vendors to support marketing strategy
- Create and maintain product spec sheets, in addition to understanding product times studies for each private label item
- Book travel as needed for Sales and Marketing teams
- Other duties as assigned by Managers
- Post-secondary education in marketing, public relations, or related field considered an asset
- Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Experience in graphic and web design
- Demonstrated content writing skills
- Thorough understanding of a wide range of computer programs and web platforms including Canva, Adobe Creative Suite and WordPress an asset
- Ability to work a flexible schedule and travel occasionally for company events
- Well-developed verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to collaborate with team members at all seniority levels
- Detail-oriented and well organized
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Bilingual fluency in French/English would be considered an asset but is not required
Job Features
Job Category
Marketing, Sales
Why Gambles? At Gambles, produce is everything. Our business provides the widest assortment of top-quality fruits and vegetables for the wholesale, foodservice, and retail sectors. With a history dati...
- Safe and timely delivery of Gambles produce to customers around the GTA and Ontario
- Safe handling of the equipment (Manual Trucks, Tractor & Trailer)
- Loading and unloading of produce from truck
- Reporting of any food safety or quality issues to supervisors in accordance with our Food Safety policies
- Diligently complete paperwork, including driver’s logbook and bills of lading
- Drivers are required to complete a Gambles Drive Test
- Clean drivers abstract
- Must have a valid DZ and/or AZ driver’s license (Driver’s License Class A, Air Brake (Z) Endorsement)
- Must be able to drive manual trucks
- Some operational areas will require Material Handling Equipment certification
- Reefer equipment experience an asset
- Good Customer Service Skills
- Documentation Knowledge: Driver Logbook, Inspection Report
- Excellent communicational skills including the ability to speak, write and read in English
- Ability to regularly lift 50 lbs.
- Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time
- Ability to reach above shoulder level
- Able to come in contact with food allergens
- Must be able to work within a cold environment for extended periods of time
- Must wear CSA approved Safety Shoes at all times
Job Features
Why Gambles? At Gambles, produce is everything. Our business provides the widest assortment of top-quality fruits and vegetables for the wholesale, foodservice, and retail sectors. With a history dati...
- Contact and book carriers while ensuring the best rates and turnaround times for the customer
- Loading and scheduling trucks from designated USA shipping regions
- Multi-task, organize and prioritize information with Buyers and Shippers
- Work collectively with internal and external business partners to provide accurate and timely dispatching services
- Establish and maintain exceptional relationships with customer base
- As assigned
- Entry level experience in transportation, 3PL, or freight forwarding an asset
- Degree or Diploma in a related field (or equivalent work experience)
- Fresh Produce knowledge and/or experience a major asset
- Working knowledge of Loadlink or other dispatching software an asset
- Understanding of United States geography an asset
- Excellent English verbal and written communication
- Positive customer-oriented attitude
- High attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to multi-task and handle competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office
- Teamwork and independent problem solving
- Research and negotiation skills
Job Features
Job Category
Torizon
Why Gambles? Torizon Logistics Inc. is a third-party logistics company based in Toronto, Canada. Our business provides exceptional service and customized logistics solutions for clients across North A...
- Ensure compliance to Company policies and procedures, as well as regulatory compliance
- Finance audit responsibilities to include validation of payables entry into ERP system and review of approvals.
- Communicate issues and concerns on paperwork with internal teams via email, telephone, or personally
- Validate and review new/changes to vendor setup.
- Issuance of vendor payments such as Cheques; Wire payments; ACH Direct Deposits.
- Communicate to suppliers on payment processing.
- Assist in the review and reconciliation online accounts receivable payments with ERP payment posting.
- Assist with Daily/Weekly/Monthly regular and analytical reports as required
- Assist with yearend audit process as required
- Assist Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable teams for various backup responsibilities to potentially include but not limited to:
- Matching of AP documents to vendor receiving’s
- Assist with AR invoicing and credit note process
- Research and resolve invoice discrepancies
- Perform other duties as required and requested
- Minimum of high school education, some university or college would be considered an asset
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel – Note: an excel test may be performed as part of the interview process
- 1 – 2 years’ experience in an Accounting or Finance team is required
- Previous experience with using an ERP is desirable
- Strong interpersonal skills for interacting with external & internal vendors and customers
- Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines
- Exceptional English verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to type fast and free from error
- Detail-oriented, well organized
- Ability to readily adapt in a changing environment
- Professional and able to handle confidential material
- Ability to work in a team environment as well individually
- Self -motivated
Job Features
Job Category
Accounts Payable, Finance
Why Gambles? At Gambles, produce is everything. Our business provides the widest assortment of top-quality fruits and vegetables for the wholesale, foodservice, and retail sectors. With a histo...
- Understudy to a buyer(s) with primary functions, including issuing of POs to our suppliers, follow-up with Operations on issues, and communication to Sales on availability of product
- Use your skills to provide analytical thinking and trending analysis on revenue, volume, and margin
- Liaison with assigned suppliers to obtain product information such as price, availability, and market conditions
- Take the lead on minimizing shrinkage/spoilage of fresh fruits and vegetables; work with buyers on quality and quantity issues; and lead time for orders
- Using historical information, discuss strategies with our buyers to help communicate favorable sales opportunities to sales groups
- Strong analytics background, with an intermediate level of Excel
- Entrepreneurial spirited, business background and strength with numbers
- Very good computer skills with previous experience using an ERP system
- Knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office 365
- College diploma or University degree would be an asset
- Produce knowledge and experience would be an asset
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Proven problem solving and decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated ability to work independently
- Ability to collaborate with team members at all levels
- Detail-oriented and well organized
Job Features
Job Category
Buying
This position will support our Buying team to build relationships with customers and suppliers while representing the Gambles brand. This individual will work primarily out of the Ontario Food Termina...
- Process customer orders via in-person and phone orders
- Provide excellent customer service, including investigation and resolution of customer complaints
- Collaborate with in-house Buyers to identify lead time for bookings and follow up on load arrivals for customers
- Monitor daily sales and inventory as well as daily and weekly pricing
- Manage communication and documentation for the customer base
- Communicate “deals” and special pricing to customers, as directed by Account Manager
- Work with Marketing to help develop promotions plan for seasonal activity
- Look at continuous opportunities in improving our customer service process, and make suggestions accordingly to Operations
- Other duties and projects as assigned
- High school diploma
- Strong English communication skills (verbal and written)
- 3-5 years experience in people management
- Previous sales experience in fresh produce industry (retail and/or wholesale)
- Strong computer aptitude with experience using Microsoft Office
- Experience with ERP and OMS systems
- Ability to communicate in Mandarin Chinese and Korean is an asset
- Excellent ability to multitask and prioritize while working under tight time pressures
- Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
- Well-developed attention to detail and organizational skills
- Strong computer skills including email and MS Office
Job Features
Job Category
Asian Chains
Why Gambles? At Gambles, produce is everything. Our business provides the widest assortment of top-quality fruits and vegetables for the wholesale, food service, and retail sectors. With a history dat...