Sales Operations Coordinator

Sales & Procurement Coordinator, BBSI Contract– Saint John, New Brunswick

Who We Are:

In 1889 the Clover Leaf brand was first introduced to Canadians when the company began operating the first commercial salmon cannery on the Fraser River near Vancouver, British Columbia.

For more than 135 years, Clover Leaf Seafoods has offered Canadians high-quality, convenient seafood products under trusted brands including Clover Leaf and Brunswick. Today, Clover Leaf is Canada’s leading canned seafood brand, while Brunswick is the leading canned sardine brand in Canada and the Caribbean. Through Bumble Bee Seafoods International, our products reach more than 40 countries around the world.

Bumble Bee Seafoods International, is the international division of Clover Leaf Seafoods, responsible for managing and growing our brands outside of Canada and the United States. With offices in Saint John, New Brunswick and Markham, Ontario, this team works closely with international distributor partners to bring trusted seafood brands, including Brunswick and Bumble Bee to consumers around the world. Brunswick is the #1 brand of canned sardines in Canada and is #1 Sardine brand in the Caribbean.

Clover Leaf Seafoods, along with our U.S. affiliate, Bumble Bee Foods, forms one of North America’s largest branded seafood companies. In 2020, Clover Leaf Seafoods, along with Bumble Bee Foods, was acquired by our long-time partner, FCF Company Ltd. FCF is a privately held company and one of the world’s largest marine trading companies, with over 50 years of experience in the supply of tuna and other seafood. With FCF as a strong strategic owner, Clover Leaf Seafoods is well positioned for future growth.

Delicious, protein-rich, versatile, convenient, and affordable. We believe seafood is one of the greatest foods on the planet.

Our Purpose: Feeding people’s lives through the power of the ocean.

Our How: Trusted brands offering seafood products that are delicious, nutritious, and accessible.

As a company of seafood lovers, we have made it our mission to discover new, innovative, and more sustainable ways to source food from the ocean for our family of brands and help others discover seafood goodness.

Our Company Values:

• Focus Forward – With passion and urgency we create the future we desire.
• Come Together – Unified in purpose, exceptional in action.
• Find a Way – With relentless focus and decisive action, success is inevitable.
• Act Right – We operate with absolute integrity and own our part.
• Show Care – We care deeply about our collective success and the teams who make it possible.

Sales & Procurement Coordinator, BBSI Contract– Saint John, New Brunswick

Reporting to the Director, Business Analysis / Sales Operations, the Sales & Procurement Coordinator is responsible for the coordination of international purchase orders by following the progression of orders from the initial stage of receipt through to the final clearance of the goods.

This position will act as the liaison between International Sales Department, Procurement Department, and Traded Suppliers. Responsibilities include communicating with our international suppliers to ensure product availability, accurate documentation, production dates, shipping schedules, and sharing relevant information with Sales Managers.

What You’ll Do Here:

International Traded Orders

• Submit buy requests to Procurement ahead of their negotiations with suppliers (done on a yearly, quarterly, or spot buy basis depending on the supplier and customer demand) in coordination with the forecasts prepared by the Director of Business Analysis / Sales Operations.
• Track and monitor annual and quarterly buys to ensure contracts are fulfilled.
• Generate and process purchase orders with approved suppliers to ensure accurate and on time deliveries.
• Day to day supplier communication and problem solving.
• Request, organize, track supplier production dates and freight forwarder booking confirmations to communicate changes promptly to all internal teams involved.
• Act as a backup for Thai and US team members for the purchase order closing process.

International Traded Communication

• Act as International’s main liaison for day-to-day traded business requirements between the below teams:
• Suppliers/Procurement and Sales
• Suppliers and Logistics
• Suppliers and Customer Arranged Freight Forwarders
• Suppliers/Procurement/Logistics to Forecast/Budget Planning Team Members.

International Administration

• Participate in the preparation of internal and customer presentations.
• Submit supplier invoices for processing with accounting department.
• Load all forecasts prepared by Manager into demand planning programs.
• Assist with general office maintenance duties or requests.

What You Bring to the Team:

• University Degree in Bachelor of Business Administration or related field.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex information to a broad audience.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to coordinate and manage simultaneous requests of varying size and scope.
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and the ability to master company specific computer software and related databases.

Why Work for Clover Leaf Seafoods?

Join a collaborative, inclusive, and values-driven company where your work can make a visible impact. As part of a medium-sized organization with trusted brands and a strong market presence, you will have the opportunity to move ideas forward, contribute practical solutions, and help shape business growth. You will work with colleagues who value curiosity, accountability, continuous improvement, and care for one another.

What We Offer:

• Engaging and agile workplace culture, collaborative and inclusive teams.
• Investing in our people through numerous learning and development programs such as GROW.
• Commitment to resource sustainability.
• Recognition and rewards through our programs.

Clover Leaf Seafood fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply, including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Interested applicants can apply directly.

Clover Leaf Seafood is an accessible employer. If you require accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will collaborate with you to meet your needs.