Business Manager

Join us at Sylvite Sales Industrial, a division of Sylvite Holdings Inc! Our team of administrators and dedicated support staff is eager to welcome you aboard. Currently, we have an opening for the role of Business Manager at our Head Office in Burlington, ON.

About Sylvite

Sylvite, as Canada’s largest independently owned fertilizer supplier, delivers competitive solutions in the agriculture supply chain. Our services encompass full-service Ag retail, specialized fertilizers, industrial material sourcing and handling, as well as a robust transportation, warehousing, and logistics division. We strive to ensure a seamless product flow, effectively linking agricultural production with efficient distribution.

Job Responsibilities

Financial Management, Business Planning & Analysis

• Assist in developing the annual budget for vessel pricing including the demurrage charges, freight, average costing and tracking year over year.
• Manage the planning sheet for all SAS businesses and alliance partners
• Collaborate with Senior management on wholesale and customer pricing, new book pricing, prepays
• Develop and manage the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) by divisional business segment and product as appropriate
• Develop and manage customer models and pivot tables
• Work alongside departmental teams to enhance profitability and operational efficiency

Inventory Management and Reporting

• Strategically plan and manage inventory logistics, warehousing, and transportation, ensuring accurate inventory levels
• Working with Plant Operations Manager and branch managers, coordinate periodic inventory counts at retail branches in accordance with company policy
• Work closely with the Hamilton Docks Team to retrieve inventory numbers
• Become the company expert on inventory processes, evaluate operational processes, suggest recommendations to strengthen controls and improve operational effectiveness and efficiencies over inventory receiving, processing, shipping/invoicing, reporting, and counting/reconciling in Agre.
• Maintain control over Putnam warehouse tenant contracts and rate sheets, ensuring that changes are updated in billing and reporting activities
• Support annual inventory audits (banks, external accountants), acts as main coordination point between Financial Operations and retail/Hamilton/Putnam branch managers

Education/Experience:

• 3+ years in Agriculture or related industry
• 2+ years in a leadership role.
• Proficiency in all Office Software, particularly Excel
• Proven experience in sales and business development within relevant industries.
• Strong project management skills with a track record of successful execution.
• Exceptional leadership abilities with experience in supervising teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Why Choose Sylvite?

• Established company with a solid reputation and stable customer base provides reliable and consistent employment for our team members.
• Focus on work-life balance and a working environment that values your well-being and emphasizes safety.
• Paid time off.
• Casual dress code.
• Training and development opportunities.