Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 32 hours per week Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years Experience: Experience an asset or equivalent experience Work setting Wholesale establishment/store Retail business Willing to relocate Business office Tasks Study market reports, trade periodicals and sales promotion materials Establish and maintain contact with suppliers Maintain adequate stock levels Negotiate prices, discounts, credit terms and transportation arrangements with suppliers Oversee distribution of merchandise to outlets Review requirements of establishment and determine quantity and type of merchandise to purchase Select and purchase merchandise for resale Supervise work of other buyers Sell merchandise Prepare reports on sales volumes, merchandising and personnel matters Order merchandise Establish work schedules Authorize payments by cheque Authorize return of merchandise Assign sales workers to duties Resolve issues that may arise, including customer requests, complaints and supply shortages Supervise and co-ordinate activities of workers Organize and maintain inventory Hire and train or arrange for training of staff Supervision 1 to 2 people Computer and technology knowledge Database software Spreadsheet Internet MS Excel MS Outlook MS PowerPoint MS Word Security and safety Valid passport Criminal record check Transportation/travel information Vehicle supplied by employer Willing to travel for extended periods Valid driver''s licence Travel expenses paid by employer Work conditions and physical capabilities Fast-paced environment Tight deadlines Repetitive tasks Handling heavy loads Attention to detail Standing for extended periods Own tools/equipment Cellular phone Personal suitability Accurate Client focus Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Excellent written communication Initiative Organized Team player Analytical Screening questions Are you authorized to work in Canada? Are you available for shift or on-call work? Are you willing to relocate for this position? Employment terms options Morning On call Employment terms options Day Weekend Overtime required Financial benefits As per collective agreement Other benefits Free parking available Other benefits Support for newcomers and refugees Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.) Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.) Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.) Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees Does not require Canadian work experience Support for youths Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth Support for Indigenous people Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers Support for mature workers Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers Supports for visible minorities Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.) Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities
Job Title
retail buyer