Assistant Buyer

T & T Supermarket; Markham; On-site; CAD 88,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Asian supermarket chain is seeking an Assistant Buyer to support their Buying team based in Markham. Responsibilities include liaising with vendors, conducting data analysis, and preparing promotional materials in English and Chinese. Candidates should possess a background in Business or Marketing and have a passion for Asian grocery products.

Benefits

Life/AD&D insurance

Extended health/dental/vision care

Retirement benefit

Paid annual/sick/marriage/bereavement leave

Subsidized staff meal

In-store staff purchase discount

Qualifications

• Knowledge and awareness in Asian Grocery products strongly preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Chinese (Cantonese and/or Mandarin) is an asset.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist buying team in communication with local and overseas vendors.
• Generate reports related to store sales and inventory.
• Prepare marketing and promotion materials, translating messages into English and Chinese.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Data analysis

Knowledge in Asian Grocery products

MS Excel

Education

Completed post-secondary education in Business or Marketing

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Outlook

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Reporting to the Category Manager, the Assistant Buyer, is responsible to provide assistance and support to the Buying team of the assigned category by coordinating closely with other internal departments and external suppliers from local and overseas, generating and analyzing performance data, reports, following up on various project timelines, actions required, marketing POPs and other matters related to the assigned product category.

T&T Supermarket Inc. was founded in 1993 with two stores in BC. Since then, it has expanded rapidly and is now Canada’s largest Asian supermarket chain with 36 stores across the country: 14 in BC, 7 in Alberta, 13 in Ontario, and 2 in Quebec. The Company’s continuous expansion is going to bring more new stores in the next couple of years.

• Assist buying team to communicate and follow up with the local and overseas vendors of the products category assigned
• Liaise with internal departments and various stores on promotional campaigns, marketing materials, project timelines, follow up actions and other matters related to various product launch
• Generate periodic or ad hoc reports timely and accurately that are related to store sales, inventory, category and special event
• Provide data analysis, administrative, clerical support and other duties or tasks as assigned by the superior
• Responsible for preparing marketing and promotion materials which include translating messages in both English and Chinese.
• Completed post-secondary education in Business, Marketing or other related disciplines
• Possess good knowledge, passion and awareness in Asian Grocery products is strongly preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization and with external stakeholders
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Chinese (Cantonese and/or Mandarin) is an asset
• Able to work independently with minimum supervision and as part of a team
• Ability to prioritize and deliver multiple assignments promptly and accurately
• Some experience on handling overseas suppliers will be an asset
• Advanced knowledge in MS Excel; proficient in MS Word and Outlook
  
  

Employee Benefit

• Life/AD&D insurance
• Extended health/dental/vision care
• Retirement benefit
• Paid annual/sick/marriage/bereavement leave
• Subsidized staff meal
• In-store staff purchase discount
  
  

Shift

• 5-day work week (Monday to Friday), 9:00am – 5:30pm
  
  

Safety Statement

Safety continues to be T&T Supermarket’s top priority. We’ve established health and safety policies and measures to ensure our Stores, Food Processing & Production Centres and Warehouse & Distribution are as safe as possible.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Retail Groceries

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