Samples Analyst

Job Details

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

Skills

• 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

About Caldic

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

We operate in 43 countries around the world. Our innovative solutions are tailored to meet the needs of industries such as food, pharma, personal care, and industrial markets, ensuring sustainable success for all stakeholders. To learn more, visit: www.caldic.com

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.