retail merchandiser

HYPERAMA INC.; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional supplier company in Mississauga seeks an experienced buyer to oversee the purchasing and distribution of merchandise. The ideal candidate will possess strong negotiation skills and have a focus on customer service. The job offers permanent employment with working hours of 30 to 35 hours per week.

Benefits

Mentorship opportunities

Support for newcomers

Support for Veterans

Training programs

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience in a related field.
• Ability to study market reports and trade materials.
• Strong negotiation skills with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate prices and terms with suppliers.
• Maintain adequate stock levels.
• Provide excellent customer service.

Skills

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Analytical

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma

Job description

Overview

• Duration of employment: Permanent
• Working language: English
• Working hours: 30 to 35 hours per week

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

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
• Provide customer service
• Review requirements of establishment and determine quantity and type of merchandise to purchase
• Select and purchase merchandise for resale
• Supervise work of other buyers

Supervision

• Staff in various areas of responsibility

Transportation / travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Analytical

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Are you currently a student?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you live near the job location?

Support for persons with disabilities

• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

• 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

Support for youths

• 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 Veterans

• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for Veterans
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans
• Offers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace (for example : gradually increasing hours and responsibilities, etc.)

Support for Indigenous people

• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
• Provides cultural competency training and / or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

• Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for mature workers

Supports for 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