Samples Analyst
- Mississauga, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Job Title: Sample Analyst
Location: Mississauga, Canada
Work Arrangement: Onsite
About The Role
Position function: Reporting to the Samples Supervisor for Caldic Canada Inc., the individual will be responsible for organizing and processing Caldic sample requests.
Scope: The position will be responsible for coordinating the distribution of all sample requests for the various business team units as required. The individual will organize and manage an inventory of samples at all times to fill requests in a timely manner and will request samples from Production (liquid or dry blends) or suppliers that are non-stock items, as well as conduct data analysis and generate reports. The individual will work closely with Sales across all regions and Production (Mississauga).
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible to organize sample requests, process the required paperwork and prepare the samples for delivery to customers within target timelines
- Source samples from internal warehouse to fulfill sample requests
- Manage the sample room inventory, including dispose of expired samples promptly, decide the amount of samples to be stocked and proactively stock sample library based the current pricing book and the frequency of each item requested.
- Contact suppliers to request samples; follow up on the pending samples; build and maintain good relationships with suppliers;
- Generate samples reports and PPT to be presented to the commercial and sales team in order to share samples results, bottlenecks etc.
- Provide technical documentation with samples as required
- Communicate with internal sales, commercial, R&D and Quality team in order to improve service level
- Assist the Samples Supervisor with CI projects
- Conduct periodical cycle-count in order to maintain sample inventory accuracy
- Courier samples as required, including international shipments
- Maintain, organized, clutter free and neat work area
- Complete all other duties as assigned
- Post Secondary education in business, supply chain or engineering or equivalent
- Advanced knowledge of MS office software, especially Excel – pivot table & VLOOKUP, PPT – presentations
- Excellent organizational and negotiation skills
- Proven problem solving and continuous improvement skills
- Demonstrated strong analytical skills and able to make judgement calls without direct supervision in a team environment
- Excellent oral, interpersonal and written communication skills
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs
- No known food allergies
At Caldic, we’re a global leader in distribution solutions, serving diverse markets across the world. Joining us means becoming part of an entrepreneurial, collaborative, and innovation-driven team.
We Offer
- Global opportunities with rapid career growth and development
- An inclusive, diverse, and dynamic work environment
- The chance to shape the future of specialty ingredient solutions across industries like food, pharma, personal care, and more
Ready to Join Us?
If you're ready to take your career to the next level and join a global leader, apply now at Caldic!
Equal Opportunity Employer
Caldic celebrates diversity and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, or any other characteristic.
Location:
Mississauga, ON, CA, L5N 0A6
City: Mississauga
State: ON
Country/Region: CA
More about this job
Responsibilities
Coordinate, prepare, and distribute customer sample requests, sourcing samples from internal inventory, production, or suppliers while maintaining accurate, timely sample stock. Generate reports and presentations, provide technical documentation, coordinate with sales and internal teams, and support inventory counts and continuous improvement projects.
Requirements
Post-secondary education in business, supply chain, engineering, or an equivalent field is required, along with advanced Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel and PowerPoint. The role requires strong organization, negotiation, analytical, problem-solving, continuous improvement, and communication skills, as well as the ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
Skills
- Sample Request Coordination
- Sample Inventory Management
- Microsoft Excel
- Pivot Tables
- VLOOKUP
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Data Analysis
- Report Generation
- Organization
- Negotiation
- Problem Solving
- Continuous Improvement
- Analytical Skills
- Communication
- Cycle Counting
Benefits
- Global Career Opportunities
- Career Growth And Development
- Inclusive And Diverse Work Environment
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Logistics
- Administrative
- Data & Analytics
- Sales
- Food & Beverage
Keywords
- Sample Requests
- Sample Processing
- Sample Distribution
- Sample Inventory
- Inventory Management
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Pivot Tables
- VLOOKUP
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Data Analysis
- Report Generation
- Supplier Relationships
- Technical Documentation
- Sales Coordination
- Production
- Research And Development
- Quality
- Cycle Counting
- Courier Shipments
- International Shipments
- Continuous Improvement
- Food And Beverage Manufacturing
- Supply Chain