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This position plays an important role in helping the Merchandising Department maintain a standard of excellence in the area of product procurement and customer service. You will also work closely with the Director of Merchandising to analyze and identify areas where we can improve efficiency and profitability.
Role Responsibilities:
Responsible for managing inventory for a portfolio of products by utilizing computerized purchasing software and stock status reports.
Maintain inventory levels to meet customer demand while maximizing inventory turns and controlling shrink.
Provide coverage for Category Planners (Buyers) when required.
Provide general administrative support for the merchandising department; for example:
Assistance with PO tracing and pricing confirmation
Review of reporting to identify anomalies
Processing of various forms and credits
Other administrative tasks as required
Monitor variances on import receiving and COI & HHA for local vendors.
Work in AS400 to maintain item and vendor level information as required.
Utilize in-house computer systems to run daily, weekly, and monthly reports.
Work with Category Planners and Category Analysts to lower dead stock and DSO.
Qualifications/Skills/Job Requirements:
The ideal candidate will have an interest in starting or continuing their career in the procurement field.
Positive attitude and an appetite for helping fellow colleagues and customers.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Outlook is essential.
Ability to find solutions to problems and work under pressure with definitive deadlines.
Excellent communication, analytical and organizational skills are necessary.
Food & Beverage, Hotel & Food, Wholesale Purchasing background an asset.
Progress towards PMAC/SCMA designation a strong asset but not necessary.
Knowledge of AS400 (IDS), E3, SWMS is a definite asset.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Significant use of memory
Specific Skills
- Store, update and retrieve financial data
- Provide information to staff and the general public
- Organize and schedule office work
- File documents
- Prepare reports
- Compile, verify, record and process applications, licences, permits, contracts, registrations, requisitions, and other forms and documents
Work Setting
- Private sector
- Corporation
Work Location Information
- Urban area
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
Keyboarding (Words Per Minute)
- 41 - 60 wpm
Business Equipment and Computer Applications
- Windows
- Word processing software
- Spreadsheet software
- MS Excel
- MS Word
- General office equipment
- Inventory control software
- Internet browser