06 Nov
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Ace Beverage Group
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Canada
06 Nov
Ace Beverage Group
Canada
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 “Excellent 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.
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 elevate 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.
Qualifications & Competencies
- 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.
Perks
- 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
Our Team Culture
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 inno
📌 Packaging Procurement Coordinator (Canada)
🏢 Ace Beverage Group
📍 Canada