Job Summary
Company Introduction
T&T Supermarkets is marking over 30 years as Canada's favorite Asian grocery store and recently announced the first store location in the United States. Our growth into the US offers great opportunities within our first US flagship store, set to open in 2024 in Bellevue, Washington in the Marketplace at Factoria, spanning 76,000 sq.ft. and will stand as the largest Asian specialty supermarket in Washington state.
The Role
You love assortments and naturally look for variety in all types of products that you personally use and consume. Does that sound familiar? T&T Supermarket is expanding our Merchandising team and as a Buyer you will be tasked with buying domestic products for our new US store opening in either the Meat, Produce, Seafood or Grocery department for our US region. Reporting to the Category Manager and working closely with the local vendors and store Department Heads you will contribute in the end-to-end purchasing process to ensure customers of T&T can enjoy a variety of delicacies in the comfort of their own home.
Major Responsibilities
You Will:
- Negotiate and replenish products (Meat, Produce, Seafood or Grocery) at competitive market price, while ensuring accurate delivery
- Provide assistance in establishing pricing guidelines and maintaining sales plus gross profit expectations
- Generate reports and performs analysis on product selection, sales, pricing, market reports, forecast for promotion and other related data as required
- Understand customers' needs and partner closely with local suppliers in sourcing new and seasonal products in a timely manner
- Develop and maintain vendor partnership, programs, sponsorships and in-store promotions
- Coordinate deliveries with vendor and store receivers to maintain optimal inventory and product quality
- Act as a point of contact to operations specialists, merchandising department or end users regarding any merchandising issues
You Should Have/Be:
- Must have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent with major in Business Administration or Commerce preferred
- Must have 2 to 3 years plus relevant experience of Buyer experience for food related products (Meat, Produce, Seafood or Grocery products) preferably at a large supermarket chain
- Must have strong technical knowledge of product categories, specification, pricing, including product grading & standards, US trade practices, USDA and FDA regulations and mandatory standards
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Chinese (Cantonese and/or Mandarin) is an asset
- Possess enthusiasm, timely with deadlines, urgency, analytical skills, negotiation skills, problem solving skills, decision making skills.
- Proficient computer skills (Microsoft office programs)
- Ability to travel locally and overseas as required
Benefits
- Discretionary Bonus (Quarterly Paid)
- Paid Holiday Leave
- Generous Paid Time Off (Annual Vacation, Sick, Marriage, Bereavement)
- Medical, Dental & Vision Care
- Life & AD&D Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- 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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