supply chain assistant

Government of Canada; Charlottetown; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Charlottetown, PE is seeking an individual for a role that involves inspecting goods, selling merchandise, and addressing customer inquiries. Ideal candidates will have a secondary school certificate and strong interpersonal skills. This position requires on-site work with no remote option. Benefits include an RRSP and employer-paid training.

Benefits

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Learning/training paid by employer

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent experience.
• Own transportation and valid driver's licence required.
• Experience in customer service and sales is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and verify incoming goods against invoices.
• Route goods to appropriate storage areas.
• Address customers' complaints or concerns.
• Sell merchandise and conduct sales transactions.
• Maintain sales records for inventory control.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Computerized inventory record keeping systems

Internet

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

Will train

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Branch office

Responsibilities Tasks

• Inspect and verify incoming goods against invoices or other documents
• Route goods to appropriate storage areas
• Pack goods to be shipped
• Unpack goods received
• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Obtain and examine all relevant information to assess client feedback, enquiries and complaints in the delivery of meaningful information and services.
• Sell merchandise
• Receive payments
• Operate computerized inventory record keeping and re-ordering systems
• Issue receipts and other forms
• Explain the type and cost of services offered
• Arrange for billing for services
• Arrange for refunds and credits
• Answer inquiries and provide information to customers
• Estimate or quote prices, credit or contract terms, warranties and delivery dates
• Provide advice about merchandise
• Conduct sales transactions through Internet-based electronic commerce
• Greet customers and discuss type, quality and quantity of merchandise or services sought for purchase, rental or lease
• Prepare merchandise for purchase, rental or lease
• Maintain sales records for inventory control

Experience and specialization Type of product

• Power tools
• Building materials (other than lumber)

Computer and technology knowledge

• Internet

Additional information Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Punctuality
• Analytical
• Creativity
• Efficiency
• Energetic
• Goal-oriented
• Hardworking
• Outgoing
• Positive attitude
• Quick learner
• Time management

Benefits Financial benefits

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer