Job Summary
Company Introduction
T&T Supermarkets is marking over 30 years as Canada's favorite Asian grocery store and recently announced multiple new store locations in the United States. Our growth into the US offers great opportunities within our first US flagship store, opened in 2024 in Bellevue, Washington in the Marketplace at Factoria, spanning 76,000 sq.ft. and standing as the largest Asian specialty supermarket in Washington state. We have established our regional office in the greater Los Angeles area to grow T&T Supermarket's vendor base with American food suppliers.
The Role
Come join our team as a Assistant Merchandiser at T&T Supermarket where you will report to the Category Manager, Prepared Foods Kitchen. the Assistant Kitchen Merchandiser is responsible for supporting the purchasing function in the region for the Kitchen Department by establishing business relationship and working closely with our local supplies. The position also requires handling the assigned department events plan/weekly promotion plan, maintain/improve performance of assigned categories, provide solutions to product issues and follow up with vendors on rebate or other matters related to Kitchen products.
Major Responsibilities
Major Responsibilities:
- Maintain regular communication with local suppliers to ensure the Kitchen Department's business needs are met.
- Negotiate and establish contracts with local vendors; evaluate vendor performance, pricing, service levels, and prepare purchasing reports.
- Explore, develop, and strengthen business partnerships with local vendors.
- Monitor inventory levels and place timely orders to ensure adequate, high-quality stock is available in the warehouse.
- Manage regional weekly promotion plans.
- Handle store and customer inquiries related to Kitchen products.
- Follow up with local vendors regarding orders, issues, and rebate matters.
- Maintain and improve the performance of assigned categories.
- Work closely with the FSQA team to ensure all vendors comply with food safety standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements:
- Minimum of 1 year experience in the food services industry, supermarket chain store Kitchen Department purchasing operation preferred
- Knowledge and prior experience in food products and is an asset
- Good negotiation skills with sound business judgment and decision-making
- Ability to build, develop and maintain relationship
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to communicate in English & Chinese (Mandarin &/or Cantonese)
- Possess intermediate knowledge in using Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
- Some travelling to stores &/or suppliers is a plus
Benefits
- Competitive Wages
- Paid Holiday Leave
- Generous Paid Time Off (Annual Vacation, Sick, Marriage, Bereavement)
- Medical, Dental & Vision Care
- Life & AD&D Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Training
- Long Service Award
- Staff Recreation Activity
(Conditions Apply)
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their application online using the link below.
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