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+ Accounts Payable Supervisor (Click To View Job Posting)
+ Human Resources Manager (Click To View Job Posting)
+ Chief Financial Officer (Click To View Job Posting)
+ Outside Sales Representative (Business Buddy) (Click To View Job Posting)
+ Advanced Angel - Inside Sales Representative (Click To View Job Posting)
+ Demand Planning Analyst
Advanced Nutrients is a respected manufacturer and distributor of nutrient and supplement products for hydroponic gardeners. Headquartered in Abbotsford, B.C., with manufacturing plants in Woodland WA, and Abbotsford B.C., our products are known as innovative, powerful and uniquely effective. We are growing rapidly with offices throughout North America, Asia and Europe, and are looking to add highly skilled individuals to build on our success.
We are looking for a qualified and experienced Demand Planning Analyst. This individual is accountable to develop accurate and timely forecasts in order to support Global Manufacturing and Logistics, Sales and the overall service level to our clients. You will provide item level forecasts to ensure alignment with business direction and consistency with market trends and identify line and global level statistical forecasts. In addition, you will communicate demand forecast plans and their assumptions to Senior Management, the Global Manufacturing and Logistics Manager and the Planning Team. You will gather and incorporate all sources of market intelligence pertaining to customer activity to produce the best possible operational forecast, as well as update and monitor key performance indicators and diagnostics to ensure continual forecast improvement efforts.
Responsibilities:
- Analyze sales trends and generate a monthly statistical and forecast by sku and shipping location throughout the U.S. and Canada, extending 12 months into the future.
- Produce monthly forecast vs. actual metrics by sku, product line, and distribution center.
- Present forecast to Planning Team as well as to Senior and Upper Management.
- Focus on accuracy of demand plan for new items, based on accurate analysis of distribution builds and velocity expectations.
- Analyze historical sales data and future plans while working cross-functionality to achieve continuous improvement in the accuracy of demand forecasts. Using projected demand plans, work towards continuous improvement of forecast accuracy and improve overall demand plan.
- Drive the implementation of the SOP process.
- Complete post-promotion evaluation for each promotion or major event.
- Generate and publish to key stakeholders monthly demand forecasts, including clear identification of assumptions, highlighting significant changes since release of previous report.
- Analyze historical sales trends and incorporate knowledge of future sales and marketing activities.
- Work cross functionally toward continuous improvement of forecast accuracy and improve the error rate.
- Identify slow moving or aged products and work with Sales to develop campaigns to increase velocity.
Qualifications:
- Prior demand planning experience will be given preference
- Background and education in quantitative analysis, mathematics, statistics and or operational research
- Knowledge and hands on use of statistical modeling and mathematical techniques
- Excellent Excel skills, including the use of Pivot Tables, Lookups and Macros
- Knowledge and use of ERP systems, planning systems, and forecasting systems
- Prior planning background, and knowledge/background in APICS
- Driven individual with a high attention to detail and the passion to succeed
Please send your resume with the position title in the message subject line to [email protected].
We thank all applicants; however, we will only be contacting short-listed candidates.
+ Tech Support
Advanced Nutrients is a respected manufacturer and distributor of nutrient and supplement products for hydroponic gardeners. Located in Abbotsford, B.C., our products are known as innovative, powerful and uniquely effective. We are growing rapidly with offices throughout North America and Europe, and are looking to add highly skilled individuals to build on our success.
We are looking for an upbeat individual to provide help over the telephone and email to clients with their hydroponic growing challenges. As the successful candidate you will be a motivated, self-starter who thrives in a busy, self-directed environment and can work well under tight deadlines.
Your job duties will include:
- Providing assistance and guidance to clients from Canada and the US over the telephone and via email
- Answering questions regarding company products and product usage
- Resolving issues and conflicts with clients
You will have:
- High school education (post-secondary education in biology, horticulture or chemistry is an asset)
- Knowledge or interest of hydroponics and/or horticulture is an asset
- Actual growing and gardening experience would also be desirable
- Previous customer service experience
- Excellent organization, time management and multi-tasking skills
- Excellent telephone skills and fluent in English
- Proficient with MS Office
This is a full-time position based at our Head Office in Abbotsford. We offer a full benefits package after successful completion of a 3 month probationary period. Please send your resume with the position title in the message subject line to [email protected].
We thank all applicants; however, we will only be contacting short-listed candidates.
+ Accounts Payable Supervisor
We are looking for a motivated and meticulous Accounts Payable Supervisor to join our Finance team. As the successful candidate you will be a self-starter who thrives in a busy, self-directed environment and can work well with tight deadlines.
Your job duties will include:
- Coaching managers on applying human resource policies and procedures to maintain a framework of HR fairness; building a leadership style that supports our core values and team member relations.
- Overseeing all company payments and expenditures
- Processing invoices, expenses, reports, and payments
- Verifying expenses and invoices are accurately categorized and payment terms of invoices are adhered to
- Reconciling invoices, petty cash, credit cards, prepaid, advanced, deposit and AP accounts
- Resolving and logging any discrepancies
- Handling inquiries regarding the status of payments
- Entering and processing information into MAS
- Assisting the Finance team as requested
You will have:
- At least 1 year of supervisory experience
- Proficiency with MS Office – particularly Excel and Outlook
- Knowledge of Sage (MAS) or other accounting software
- Two to three years of experience in full cycle Accounting
- Post-secondary education in accounting
- Working towards a CGA/CMA/CA designation is an asset
- Excellent time management and communication skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
This is a full-time position located at our Head Office in Abbotsford, BC. We offer competitive compensation, as well as a full benefits package after successful completion of a 3 month probation period.
If you would like to be a team member in an innovative and rapidly growing company, please send your resume with AP Supervisor in the message subject line to [email protected].
We thank all applicants; however, we will only be contacting short-listed candidates.
+ Human Resources Manager
We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Manager to provide practical, consistent, and proactive support, direction and advice to other department managers on HR policies, procedures, best practice, and international legislation to maximize the strategic use of human resources. He/she also maintains a variety of functional areas such as compensation, benefits, disability management, health and safety, policies and procedures, staffing, and training and development.
Experience in these key components is required:
- Coaching managers on applying human resource policies and procedures to maintain a framework of HR fairness; building a leadership style that supports our core values and team member relations.
- Acting as a change agent to effectively carry out implementation of new initiatives and programs
- Reviews/approves all outgoing employment contracts, termination and employment change letters for company policy/legal compliance
- Represents the company at personnel-related hearings and investigations
- Oversees the design and maintenance of the new hire orientation session and on-board training
- Analyzes training needs of the company to design team member development at all levels of the company
- Oversees the collection and storage of data and statistical publications and surveys to identify industry trends
- Advises the Chief Operating Officer on the company compensation scale and provides recommendations for compensation increases
- Conducts meetings with brokerage agents and negotiates renewal contracts and insurance premiums. Provides communication to staff regarding benefits changes/updates.
- Ensures compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Regulations
- Identifies and forecasts staffing trends and oversees the entire recruitment process
- Advises management on corrective action procedures
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Knowledge
The incumbent must possess:
- Solid experience in MS Office; advanced knowledge of MS Word and Excel. Experience with HRIS systems
- Strong working knowledge of Employment Standards Act, Human Rights Code, Worker Compensation Act, Occupational Health and other employment legislations of BC
- Experience and/or knowledge of Washington State Employment Legislation preferred
- Full cycle recruiting knowledge/experience
Skills/Abilities
The incumbent must have:
- Ability to develop trusting relationships with managers and all staff; is approachable and open to the views of others
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- High degree of initiative and excellent time management skills
- Proven supervisory and interpersonal skills
- Extensive experience with conflict management strategies
- An ability to think and reason analytically
- A great attention to detail and accuracy
Experience
The incumbent must possess:
- Degree in Business Administration or Human Resources Management with 5-7 years of progressive HR experience
- Previous supervisory experience required
- BCHRMA membership and CHRP designation preferred
We offer a competitive benefits package after successful completion of a three month probation period. Please send your resume with “HR Manager” in the message subject line to [email protected].
We thank all applicants; however, we will only be contacting short-listed candidates.
+ Chief Financial Officer
We require a motivated and meticulous Chief Financial Officer to lead our Finance team. As the successful candidate you will be a self-starter who thrives in a busy, self-directed environment and can work well with tight deadlines.
Typical activities include:
- Assist in performing all tasks necessary to achieve the organization's mission and help execute staff succession and growth plans;
- Train the Finance Unit and other staff on raising awareness and knowledge of financial management matters;
- Work with the President/CEO on the strategic vision including fostering and cultivating stakeholder relationships on city, state, and national levels, as well as assisting in the development and negotiation of contracts;
- Provide and interpret financial information;
- Preparation of financial statements;
- Monitor and interpret cash flows and predicting future trends;
- Formulate strategic and long-term financial business plans;
- Analyze competitors and market trends;
- Develop financial management mechanisms that minimize financial risk;
- Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities;
- Manage a company's financial accounting, monitoring and reporting systems;
- Liaise with auditors to ensure annual monitoring is carried out developing external relationships with appropriate contacts, e.g. auditors, solicitors, bankers and statutory organizations such as the Inland Revenue;
- Producing accurate financial reports to specific deadlines;
- Managing budgets;
- Arranging new sources of finance for a company's debt facilities;
- Manage and direct supervisors in A/R, A/P, Order Desk, Payroll and Financial Accounting;
- Keep abreast of changes in financial regulations and legislation.
Knowledge/Skills/Experience
The incumbent must possess:
- Demonstrated experience with financial reporting and budgeting within a relatively complex operating environment.
- A CA, CGA or CMA designation.
- Ten or more years of financial accounting management experience
- Experience with Canadian private entity reporting and employee tax
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Excellent Excel skills: pivot tables, sorting, and filtering
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, technical, IT and numerical abilities are crucial.
- Experience developing reporting structures and designing new reports
- Experience working independently to create a wealth of value-added, departmental reporting
This person will be able to manage their time and the time of their direct reports and supervisors. They will be responsible for the different departments within the finance department. They will perform corrective actions, performance management and engagement initiatives to create a motivated and highly effective finance department.
We offer a full benefits package once you have completed three months with the company. If you would like to be on the ground floor of a North American success story, please send your resume with position title in message subject line to [email protected].
We thank all applicants; however, will only be contacting short-listed candidates.
+ Outside Sales Representative (Business Buddy)
Are you committed to delivering a high level of customer service and do you enjoy the challenge and rewards of sales work?
Are you looking to join an industry leader with an unmatched product line?
If you are, Advanced Nutrients – a world renowned manufacturer and distributor of plant nutrients and related equipment for hydroponic growers – wants you. We have an opening for a consultative and seasoned sales representative who knows how to create and maintain quality client relationships in the marketplace. You bring your exceptional marketing talents to promote sales to existing clients, to identify and approach potential new clients, to assess clients’ needs and resources and to recommend the appropriate products to them. You will consult with customers face-to-face as well as by phone and email on an ongoing basis. As a relationship builder, you will close and process orders, build long-term client relationships and meet and exceed sales targets.
You are passionate about your work and see real value in being a team player. With inside sales support there for you and your valued clients, you can focus on superb results in the field. Experience in business-to-business sales, CRM and Microsoft Office is a plus. You will be required to use your own vehicle and travel extensively, including travel to Canada.
We offer a generous commission structure and a full benefits package. If you are interested in joining a winning team, please send your resume with ‘Outside Sales Representative’ in the message subject line to [email protected].
We thank you for your interest in Advanced Nutrients as a prospective employer; however, please note that we will only be contacting shortlisted candidates.
+ Advanced Angel - Inside Sales Representative
Are you looking for an opportunity with a company that understands and appreciates you enough to put you on the "front line?"
A company that trusts you to represent them and take care of their valued clients with all the care and attention to detail they deserve?
Are you an extraordinary "people person", looking for a rewarding career with an exceptional and fast-growing company that appreciates and values your outgoing personality, natural enthusiasm and people skills... and, most importantly, provides compensation commensurate with your unique skills and the care and attention you provide their clients?
If all that describes you, welcome home! Your search is over. We’re looking for Inside Sales Representatives... or as we like to call them, "Advanced Angels"... exceptional "people persons" whose natural enthusiasm and communication skills are not only highly appreciated... but generously compensated as well.
We are Advanced Nutrients, located in Abbotsford, B.C., a respected manufacturer and distributor of cutting edge nutrient and supplement products for hydroponic gardeners. Our products are top-notch, innovative, powerful, and unique.
We are growing rapidly with offices throughout North America and Europe, and are looking to add several outgoing people-oriented individuals to our Inside Sales team to help build on our success.
As an Advanced Angel you will work closely with various clients... or as we like to call them, "Business Buddies" located throughout the U.S. or Canada, providing support through your excellent telephone and email communication skills from our Abbotsford office.
More specifically, you will:
- Use your skills to suggest and offer our unique and high quality products to existing clients
- Identify new clients, research their needs, suggest and offer various products based on their needs
- Assess client’s needs and recommend the appropriate products to them
- Build and maintain relationships with our clients by phone and email
- Help other Inside Sales Reps with their customer base
- Process returned merchandise in a timely and efficient manner
You will have:
- A high school diploma
- A willingness to learn and teachable attitude (MOST important!)
- An ability to exude your unique and infectious personality and enthusiasm over the phone (VERY important!)
- A current passport or ability to obtain one
- Previous retail or sales experience is not required (we provide EXCEPTIONAL training), but it is an asset. (A willingness to learn and a teachable attitude is MUCH more important than previous experience.)
We also offer a full benefits package and starting wage of $15/hr.
If you’re the right person and already have the needed people skills, we provide you with EXTENSIVE training to equip you with all the skills and tools you need to succeed with our company.
If you think you are a great fit for this full-time, entry-level position, please reply immediately to [email protected].
This position is Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm, and may require occasional Saturdays.
We appreciate all applicants; however, we will ONLY be contacting applicants who are exceptional candidates and have the people skills and ambition required for this highly important position.
