David Jinks Email & Phone Number

Ontario

Ontario

Ontario

Ontario

Ontario

• Three years experience purchasing the vegetable category (field and greenhouse) and two years experience purchasing the fruit category (berries, citrus, melons and exotics).• Managed inventory for two facilities including forecasting weekly requirements and purchase order creation while meeting or exceeding target turns and fill rate.• Sourced product and negotiated cost when shortages arose due to late arrivals or product rejection.

Whitby, Ontario

• Inspect inbound produce using Agriculture & Agri-food Canada and USDA guidelines as well as Sobeys’ own internal product specifications to ensure grade, quality, temperature and safety standards are met.• Document inspection results and provide to the replenishment and category management team for their follow up with the vendor or carrier.• Monitor inventoried and outbound produce to ensure quality, proper rotation and cold-chain is maintained.