Appliance Category Assistant: Buyer & Merchandising

Leon's Furniture; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Employee discounts

Partner discount programs

Comprehensive benefits after 3 months

Job summary

Leon’s Furniture in Toronto is seeking an Assistant Appliance Category Manager/Buyer to support the home appliances category from the North York/ Toronto area. You will assist with assortment planning, purchasing, supplier relations, inventory management and analytics.

The role requires knowledge of current appliance trends, experience with procurement, and strong Excel and communication skills. In-office work at the Toronto Home Office with opportunities for growth and benefits after a

Qualifications

• Experience and knowledge of the latest industry trends in home appliances.
• Experience supporting the procurement of home appliances including washers, dryers, fridges, ranges, dishwashers, small appliances, etc.
• Previous category management experience.
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced, high-growth environment.
• Willingness to demonstrate values of accountability, service, integrity and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Support the Appliance Buyer with management of the home appliances category that includes assortment planning, purchasing, supplier relationships, merchandise allocation, managing inventory levels, and business analytics.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams including marketing for product campaigns and promotions.
• Must stay informed about the most recent trends and advancements in technology.
• Demonstrate initiative, meticulous attention to detail, innovative troubleshooting skills and passion for electronics.
• Drop-Ship / On-line business coordination.
• Tracking and soliciting all earned sell-through allowances, Co-op allowances, Volume Rebates &c. in a timely manner to ensure the category maximizes profitability and ROI.
• Fostering and maintaining positive relations with all Departments, as well as all associates you have contact with in our Stores and Home Office, to ensure there is a healthy environment of mutual respect.
• Ensuring Product Knowledge is made available to all sales associates in a timely manner and that the vendor supports our E-learning requirements as well as offer in-store sales support to our sales associates.
• Other duties and responsibilities which may be directed by Leon’s to perform from time to time.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Tools

Excel

Job description

Leon’s Furniture in Toronto is seeking an Assistant Appliance Category Manager/Buyer to support the home appliances category from the North York/ Toronto area. You will assist with assortment planning, purchasing, supplier relations, inventory management and analytics.

The role requires knowledge of current appliance trends, experience with procurement, and strong Excel and communication skills. In-office work at the Toronto Home Office with opportunities for growth and benefits after a