Assistant Buyer

T & T Supermarket; Richmond; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Asian supermarket chain is seeking an Assistant Buyer to support the Buying team. This entry-level position involves vendor communication, data analysis, and marketing support. Ideal candidates will have a background in Business or Marketing and a passion for Asian grocery products.

Benefits

Life/AD&D insurance

Extended health/dental/vision care

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Staff meal subsidies

Staff purchase discounts

Qualifications

• Knowledge and passion for Asian Grocery products preferred.
• Proficiency in English and Chinese (Cantonese and/or Mandarin) is an asset.
• Experience with overseas suppliers is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist the buying team in communicating with local and overseas vendors.
• Generate timely and accurate reports related to sales and inventory.
• Prepare marketing and promotional materials, including translations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Data analysis

Project management

Education

Post-secondary education in Business, Marketing, or related fields

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Outlook

Job description

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Reporting to the Category Manager, the Assistant Buyer is responsible for providing assistance and support to the Buying team of the assigned category by coordinating with internal departments and external suppliers, analyzing performance data, and managing project timelines, marketing POPs, and other related matters.

T&T Supermarket Inc., founded in 1993 with two stores in BC, has expanded to become Canada’s largest Asian supermarket chain with 36 stores across the country, including BC, Alberta, Ontario, and Quebec. The company plans further expansion in the coming years.

Responsibilities

1. Assist the buying team in communicating with local and overseas vendors of the assigned product category.
2. Liaise with internal departments and stores on promotional campaigns, marketing materials, project timelines, and product launches.
3. Generate timely and accurate reports related to sales, inventory, categories, and special events.
4. Provide data analysis, administrative, and clerical support as assigned.
5. Prepare marketing and promotional materials, including translation in English and Chinese.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Business, Marketing, or related fields.
• Knowledge and passion for Asian Grocery products are preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and effective communication across all organization levels.
• Proficiency in English and Chinese (Cantonese and/or Mandarin) is an asset.
• Ability to work independently and in a team, prioritize tasks, and handle multiple assignments.
• Experience with overseas suppliers is an asset.
• Advanced MS Excel skills; proficient in MS Word and Outlook.

Benefits & Work Environment

• Life/AD&D insurance, extended health/dental/vision care.
• Retirement benefits, paid leave, staff meal subsidies, and staff purchase discounts.
• 5-day work week, Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 5:30 pm.

Additional Information

• Entry-level position, full-time employment in Purchasing and Supply Chain within the Retail Groceries industry.