Packaging Procurement Coordinator
- Toronto, ON, Canada
$50,000 to $60,000 CAD / year · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- $50,000 to $60,000 CAD / year
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- A degree in Supply Chain Management or Business, or 0–2 years of experience in a related field is an asset.
- Working hours
- 40 hours/week
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Position: Packaging Procurement Coordinator
Reports to: Sr. Procurement Manager
Location: Toronto, ON
Industry: Food & Beverage
Job Type: Full Time
Hours: 40 hours/week
Base Salary: $50,000 to $60,000 CAD per annum
About Ace Beverage Group
Ace Beverage Group is the beverage alcohol company of the future. We are focused on millennial and Gen Z consumers, better-for-you products, innovation and connecting with our local community. We are a Canadian beverage alcohol company behind brands including Cottage Springs, Nude, Shore Shakers, and Cabana Coast. ABG is certified as a “Great Place to Work” in Canada and has been listed as a Best Workplace in Canada for several years. ABG is a subsidiary of Corby Spirit and Wine, an affiliate of Pernod Ricard.
We are seeking a Packaging Procurement Coordinator to elevate our Procurement team. As our Packaging Procurement Coordinator, you will be responsible for executing the packaging purchase plan, managing packaging inventory across our co-packing network, and coordinating the freight and logistics needed to keep materials in the right place at the right time. This role works closely with the Procurement, Operations, and Quality teams, as well as our co-packing partners and freight providers, to ensure packaging materials are available, tracked, and used as efficiently as possible. If you are interested in growing your supply chain career, possess a keen eye for detail, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we'd love to have you join us on this journey.
Job Responsibilities
At Ace Beverage Group, our team is filled with people who:
We thank all applicants interested in this role, but will only reach out to those selected for an interview.
Not checking every box? Please apply anyway. Ace Beverage Group is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to the promotion of an inclusive and diverse workplace environment. This commitment includes the provision of accommodations/accessibility practices for individuals with disabilities during the hiring process and employment. We invite you to inform us should you have any accommodation or accessibility needs.
Reports to: Sr. Procurement Manager
Location: Toronto, ON
Industry: Food & Beverage
Job Type: Full Time
Hours: 40 hours/week
Base Salary: $50,000 to $60,000 CAD per annum
About Ace Beverage Group
Ace Beverage Group is the beverage alcohol company of the future. We are focused on millennial and Gen Z consumers, better-for-you products, innovation and connecting with our local community. We are a Canadian beverage alcohol company behind brands including Cottage Springs, Nude, Shore Shakers, and Cabana Coast. ABG is certified as a “Great Place to Work” in Canada and has been listed as a Best Workplace in Canada for several years. ABG is a subsidiary of Corby Spirit and Wine, an affiliate of Pernod Ricard.
We are seeking a Packaging Procurement Coordinator to elevate our Procurement team. As our Packaging Procurement Coordinator, you will be responsible for executing the packaging purchase plan, managing packaging inventory across our co-packing network, and coordinating the freight and logistics needed to keep materials in the right place at the right time. This role works closely with the Procurement, Operations, and Quality teams, as well as our co-packing partners and freight providers, to ensure packaging materials are available, tracked, and used as efficiently as possible. If you are interested in growing your supply chain career, possess a keen eye for detail, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we'd love to have you join us on this journey.
Job Responsibilities
- Execute the packaging purchase plan: generate purchase orders, confirm order details with suppliers, and coordinate delivery schedules against production requirements.
- Track open orders, follow up with suppliers on confirmations and delivery timelines, and escalate delays that put production runs at risk.
- Receive purchase orders promptly in the ERP system, verifying quantities, pricing, and dollar values against POs and resolving discrepancies with suppliers.
- Manage packaging inventory across co-packer and warehouse locations, coordinating transfers and reallocations to maximize utilization and minimize waste and obsolescence.
- Coordinate freight for packaging materials, including booking shipments, arranging inter-site transfers, and following up with carriers to ensure on-time delivery.
- Own data management for packaging procurement: keep all records accurate and up to date across systems, including purchase orders, receipts, inventory balances, lot numbers, transfers, supplier information, and material specifications.
- Maintain the master record of all graphics and artwork, tracking current versions, revision history, and where each version is held in inventory, and flagging obsolete artwork for disposition.
- Perform month-end reconciliations of packaging inventory and purchase activity, investigating and resolving variances with co-packers and finance.
- Partner with the Operations and Quality teams to confirm material availability for production runs and ensure all packaging materials meet quality standards and specifications.
- Work with the Quality team and co-packers to ensure FIFO/FEFO practices are applied to packaging inventory.
- Proactively communicate order status, inventory positions, risks, and resolution timelines to internal stakeholders and co-packers.
- Identify slow-moving or obsolete packaging and collaborate with relevant teams to develop disposition plans.
- Propose process improvements to enhance efficiency in materials planning, movement, and recordkeeping.
- Support procurement-related projects and additional assignments as necessary.
- A degree in Supply Chain Management or Business, or 0–2 years of experience in a related field is an asset.
- Proficiency in Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Gmail) and Microsoft Office (particularly Excel), along with basic data analysis skills.
- Familiarity with an ERP system (NetSuite) and MRP system (StockIQ) is a strong asset.
- Experience coordinating freight or working with co-packers/3PLs is an asset.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail, this role lives in the details of orders, inventory, and records.
- Ability to work effectively in a team and adapt to a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication skills and persistence in following up with suppliers, carriers, and partners.
- Proactive and entrepreneurial, comfortable finding answers and making decisions.
- A passion for learning and making an impact.
- Comprehensive Extended Health and Dental Benefits
- Employee Health and Wellness Spending Account (eligible expenses include gym memberships, sports equipment, learning and development, daycare, etc.)
- Monthly product allowance
- 3 weeks vacation
- Corporate discounts and giveaways with partners.
- Company phone and enrolment into company phone plan, all paid for by the company, or phone allowance
- Amazing team and innovation-driven company! All ABG employees participate in quarterly innovation days to pitch new product ideas and have a say in product development
At Ace Beverage Group, our team is filled with people who:
- Lead by example: All of our people take ownership in their tasks, act with integrity, and treat everyone with respect.
- Fearlessly innovate: No one does innovation quite like us! We are constantly brainstorming ways to improve our product/processes. Everyone is invited to participate in innovation and decision making. All ideas are welcome!
- Get stuff done!: Things can move pretty fast at ABG, and we need people who are adaptable, proactive, and can deliver!
We thank all applicants interested in this role, but will only reach out to those selected for an interview.
Not checking every box? Please apply anyway. Ace Beverage Group is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to the promotion of an inclusive and diverse workplace environment. This commitment includes the provision of accommodations/accessibility practices for individuals with disabilities during the hiring process and employment. We invite you to inform us should you have any accommodation or accessibility needs.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Execute packaging purchasing, track orders, coordinate freight, and manage packaging inventory across co-packers and warehouse locations to support production needs. Maintain accurate procurement, inventory, and artwork records; reconcile activity; coordinate with Operations, Quality, suppliers, carriers, and co-packers; and identify risks and process improvements.
Requirements
A degree in Supply Chain Management or Business, or 0–2 years of related experience, is an asset. Candidates should have strong organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office - especially Excel - and ideally familiarity with NetSuite, StockIQ, freight coordination, or co-packer/3PL operations.
Skills
- Packaging Procurement
- Purchase Order Management
- Inventory Management
- Freight Coordination
- Supplier Follow-Up
- ERP Systems
- MRP Systems
- Data Management
- Excel
- Google Workspace
- Basic Data Analysis
- Month-End Reconciliation
- FIFO/FEFO Inventory Practices
- Quality Coordination
- Communication
- Attention To Detail
Benefits
- Extended Health And Dental Benefits
- Health And Wellness Spending Account
- Monthly Product Allowance
- Three Weeks Of Vacation
- Corporate Discounts And Giveaways
- Company Phone And Phone Plan Or Phone Allowance
- Quarterly Innovation Days
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Logistics
- Food & Beverage
- Manufacturing
- Administrative
Keywords
- Packaging Procurement
- Supply Chain Management
- Business
- Purchase Orders
- Packaging Inventory
- Freight Coordination
- Logistics
- Co-Packers
- 3PL
- ERP
- NetSuite
- MRP
- StockIQ
- Google Workspace
- Google Sheets
- Google Docs
- Gmail
- Microsoft Office
- Excel
- Data Analysis
- Inventory Reconciliation
- FIFO
- FEFO
- Artwork Management
- Lot Numbers
- Material Specifications
- Supplier Management
- Quality Standards
- Production Planning
- Food And Beverage Manufacturing