T&T Supermarket
Relocate to Canada via job offer – Apply for Senior Buyer Job at T&T Supermarket in Canada with Visa Sponsorship. See job details and link to apply below.
Job Title: Senior Buyer (LMIA Sponsorship)
Job type: Full-time
Location: Richmond, British Columbia, Canada
Visa Sponsorship: Available
Full Job Description
Company Introduction:
T&T Supermarket Inc. was founded in 1993 with two stores in BC. Since then, it has expanded rapidly and is now Canada’s largest Asian supermarket chain with 31 stores across the country: 13 in BC, 7 in Alberta, 10 in Ontario, and 1 in Quebec. The Company’s continuous expansion is going to bring more new stores in the next couple of years.
The Role:
Reporting to the Category Manager, the Buyer- Overseas is responsible for supporting the overseas’ buying activities for all stores at region level, as well as provides assistance to the manager and the team in the end-to-end purchasing process by following up on orders and deliveries, compiling reports, performing data maintenance and communicating with local vendors and Loblaws Companies Ltd.
Major Responsibilities:
T&T Supermarket Inc. was founded in 1993 with two stores in BC. Since then, it has expanded rapidly and is now Canada’s largest Asian supermarket chain with 31 stores across the country: 13 in BC, 7 in Alberta, 10 in Ontario, and 1 in Quebec. The Company’s continuous expansion is going to bring more new stores in the next couple of years.
The Role:
Reporting to the Category Manager, the Buyer- Overseas is responsible for supporting the overseas’ buying activities for all stores at region level, as well as provides assistance to the manager and the team in the end-to-end purchasing process by following up on orders and deliveries, compiling reports, performing data maintenance and communicating with local vendors and Loblaws Companies Ltd.
Major Responsibilities:
- Generate reports and perform analysis on product selection, sales, pricing, market reports, and other related data as required
- Assist Category Manager in product category review and analysis to ensure sales opportunities and profitability
- Share best practices and maintain knowledge of emerging trends through networks with internal and external stakeholders
- Provide assistance in establishing pricing guidelines and maintain sales plus gross profit expectations
- Negotiate and replenish products at competitive market price, while ensuring accurate delivery
- Understand stores’ needs and partner closely with suppliers in sourcing new and seasonal products on a timely manner
- Create forecast for promotion
- Develop and maintain vendor partnership, programs, sponsorships, and in-store promotions
- Coordinate deliveries with vendor and store receivers, maintain optimal inventory and product quality
Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements:
- A minimum of 8 years in experience in supermarket chain stores, or products procurement, experience in procuring South East Asian grocery products is an asset
- Able to demonstrate enthusiasm in delivering all the job responsibilities within the given timeline
- Strong technical knowledge of product categories, specification, pricing, including produce grading & standards, CFIA regulations and mandatory standards required
- Proven negotiation skills with sound business judgment, decision-making and problem solving skills, possess a good knowledge in Canadian trade practices
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Chinese (Cantonese and/or Mandarin) is an asset
- Proficient computer skills (Microsoft office programs)
- Excellent interpersonal, time management and organization skills
Benefit
- Extended Health Care Insurance
- Basic Dental Care Insurance
- Group life Insurance and AD&D Insurance
- Vision Care Insurance
- Staff Purchase Discount
To apply for this job please visit www.tntsupermarket.com.