Farm Supply Specialist

Job title: Farm Supply Specialist

Company: VPI

Job description: We are looking for a self-motivated individual that takes pride in creating a positive and efficient team environment.
Under the direction of the Area and Store Managers, the Farm Supply Specialist maintains efficient operation of the retail store, ensuring that desired service levels are a priority. This position is also responsible for in-store farm sales including farm supply and bulk and bagged feed.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Promotes and maintains positive image for the company and the store. Enhances the store’s general appearance and provides a pleasant shopping environment.
Ensures that store merchandising is complete and current, including timely effective in-store displays.
Ensures assigned product departments are stocked, labelled, clean and well merchandised.
Ensures outdoor displays are clean, tidy, current and exist.
Assists with inventory control and management.
Responsible for in-store farm sales including but not limited to twine, bale wrap and other farm supply products.
Co-ordinate bulk and bagged feed deliveries with one ton and tri-axle trucks within assigned territory; based on delivery priorities, orders received, and on a least cost basis.
Orders product, receives and checks orders ensuring that quantities, quality, and costing are correct and that all associated documentation is complete.
Prices product within established guidelines, working to ensure that budgeted gross margins are achieved and improved.
Ensures that all legislated and company policies especially with respect to handling sales, credit, sales invoices, receiving vouchers, ordering procedures, inventory, cash handling, health and safety and security are adhered to.
Ensures maintenance of housekeeping in store, warehouse, and storage areas.
Assists with outdoor maintenance including windows and doors, snow removal, grass cutting, and flower beds if applicable.
Conducts monthly/annual inventory counts and assists with review of variance reports.
Maintains current working knowledge of energy, feed and crop products, programs, order procedures and invoicing.
Assists in other areas as required.
Maintains proper personal image and care of company assets.
Working as part of the team; Ensures that company objectives, customer service levels, employee relations and inter- branch relations are improved and promoted.
Job Requirements: Normally requires a high school diploma, college diploma, or equivalent, or a combination of experience and training to provide the required knowledge and skills to ensure customers receive exceptional customer service and the retail store is operated in an efficient manner while meeting budgeted guidelines.
Strong background in agriculture would be considered an asset to succeed in this position.
Proven ability to work independently, or in a team-oriented environment.
Knowledge of product merchandising techniques and strategies and inventory management experience are essential.
A valid driver’s license although not required would be an asset to facilitate travel to meetings.
May occasionally require the ability to travel overnight.

Expected salary:

Location: Owen Sound, ON

Job date: Sat, 22 May 2021 06:06:17 GMT