Chris Aikin Email & Phone Number

Spruce Grove, AB, CA

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Kelowna

Managing Sysco Kelowna's procurement team & talent while ensuring product on-hand inventories. Delivering our customers exceptional service, ensuring we are our customers most valued and trusted business partner.

A sharp focus in customer care, as a Category Specialist for Meat, Poultry and Seafood! Responsible for overseeing the daily operation of the protein department while working closely alongside the merchandising and sales team to achieve the overall goals of the business. Additional responsibilities include purchasing all big box and small box fresh meat.

Maintaining a consistently high customer service level, and excellent inventory turns. Managed inventory levels on products sourced out of the lower mainland of British Columbia. A positive attitude and strong relationships with vendors and associates made this role extremely enjoyable. This role required focus and out of the box thinking to get our.

Safely and efficiently moved product to storage locations, stacked and stored the merchandise in the appropriate multi-temperature environments. Ensured inbound shipments were accurate and free of damage. Reported quality issues as well as ensuring proper stock rotation.

With a focus on accuracy, safety, and speed, I selected orders in damage free selection method using power pallet jacks. Tasks were completed in multi-temperature environments. Wrapped and secured loads prior to transport. Provided on the job training to new/junior staff and performed general cleaning duties.