SLIKEY WHOLESALE INC. is hiring
Assistant Buyer with LMIA

Languages

• English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• or equivalent experience

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Work setting

• Urban area
• Wholesale establishment/store

Tasks

• Study market reports, trade periodicals and sales promotion materials
• Arrange product according to planogram
• Establish and maintain contact with suppliers
• Maintain adequate stock levels
• Negotiate prices, discounts, credit terms and transportation arrangements with suppliers
• Oversee distribution of merchandise to outlets
• Provide customer service
• Review requirements of establishment and determine quantity and type of merchandise to purchase
• Select and purchase merchandise for resale

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Computer and technology knowledge

• Database software
• Spreadsheet
• Internet
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word

Area of specialization

• E-commerce

Specialization/experience (business sales and services)

• Sales
• Buying
• Merchandise needs analysis
• Market analysis
• Product selection
• Negotiation
• Distribution
• Pricing

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Attention to detail
• Sitting
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Physically demanding

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Team player