Bumble Bee Seafoods International

Who We Are

Bumble Bee® Seafoods International (BBSI), a division of Clover Leaf® Seafoods Corp., is one of Canada’s oldest packaged foods companies.  We market our products in almost 50 countries.  Our priority brands are Brunswick® and Bumble Bee® which command the #1 share position in many countries.  Our office is in beautiful Saint John, New Brunswick on the coast of the Bay of Fundy.

For over 100 years, we have delivered delicious, healthy, and affordable canned seafood to consumers. Today, as the leading branded marketer of canned seafood in Canada and the Caribbean, we’re expanding our business, and there’s never been a better time to join our team and grow along with us.

When you join Clover Leaf Seafoods Corp., you become part of a company that, together with our parent company, Bumble Bee Seafoods, is working hard to find new ways to protect the ocean and those that rely on it. From fishers to our employees, to customers, consumers, and to the communities we serve, we base our actions on shared, transparent values that hold us accountable to each other and the world. You’ll be encouraged, empowered, and challenged to be your best self through ongoing professional development in an inclusive environment.

About the Role

Reporting to the Manager, Business Analysis / Sales Operations, the Sales & Procurement Coordinator is responsible for the coordination of international purchase orders by following the progression of orders from the initial stage of receipt through to the final clearance of the goods.

This position will act as the liaison between International Sales Department, Procurement Department, and Traded Suppliers. Responsibilities include communicating with our international suppliers to ensure product availability, accurate documentation, production dates, shipping schedules, and sharing relevant information with Sales Managers.

The procurement department will handle the price negotiations but thereafter the Sales & Procurement Coordinator will assume responsibility.

 Responsibilities

International Traded Orders

• Submit buy requests to Procurement ahead of their negotiations with suppliers (done on a yearly, quarterly, or spot buy basis depending on the supplier and customer demand) in coordination with the forecasts prepared by the Manager of Business Analysis / Sales Operations
• Generate and process purchase orders with approved suppliers to ensure accurate and on time deliveries
• Organize and track supplier ready dates and order status changes
• Process requested edits to open purchase orders to resolve issues
• Act as a backup for Thai and US team members for the purchase order closing process

International Traded Communication

• Act as International’s main liaison for day-to-day traded business requirements between the below teams:
• Suppliers/Procurement and Sales
• Suppliers and Logistics
• Suppliers and Customer Arranged Freight Forwarders
• Suppliers/Procurement/Logistics to Forecast/Budget Planning Team Members

International Administration

• Load all forecasts prepared by Manager into SAP demand planning
• Submit supplier invoices for processing with accounting department
• Update internal and customer reports
• Participate in the preparation of internal and customer presentations
• Assist with general office maintenance duties or requests

Other Responsibilities

• Act as backup for the Manager of Business Analysis / Sales Operations
• Assist the Senior Manager of Latin America with managing the customer forecasting files
  • Ensure that customer stock and sales files are updated and provide recommendations for new shipments orders to be placed

What You Need to Succeed

• University Degree in Bachelor of Business Administration or related field
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex information to a broad audience
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Ability to coordinate and manage simultaneous requests of varying size and scope
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and the ability to master company specific computer software and related databases