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senior buyer - retail or wholesale Verified This job was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank.
Posted on June 24, 2024 by Employer details Auld Phillips Ltd
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Education: Bachelor's degree. Fashion/apparel design. Logistics, materials, and supply chain management. or equivalent experience. Tasks: Study market reports, trade periodicals and sales promotion materials. 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. Review requirements of establishment and determine quantity and type of merchandise to purchase. Select and purchase merchandise for resale. Supervise work of other buyers. Visit trade shows, showrooms, factories and product design events. Analyze and interpret data. Supervision: 3-4 people. Computer and technology knowledge: Spreadsheet. MS Excel. MS Outlook. Art or fashion design experience: Women's clothing. Area of specialization: E-commerce. Specialization/experience (business sales and services): Buying. Merchandise needs analysis. Market analysis. Product selection. Negotiation. Distribution. Pricing. Product development. Security and safety: Bondable. Valid passport. Transportation/travel information: Own transportation. Willing to travel. Willing to travel cross-border. Travel expenses paid by employer. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Attention to detail. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Personal suitability: Accurate. Client focus. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Initiative. Judgement. Organized. Team player. Analytical. Screening questions: Are you willing to relocate for this position?. Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?. Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?. Experience: 5 years or more. Green job: Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes. Health benefits: Dental plan. Health care plan. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: Bonus. Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP). Other benefits: Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP). Other benefits.- Location8040 Evans RdChilliwack, BCV2R 5R8
- Salary$53,000 to $70,000YEAR annually (To be negotiated) / 40 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Start date Starts as soon as possible
- Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Other benefits
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source Job Bank #2970735
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Bachelor's degree
- or equivalent experience
- Fashion/apparel design
- Logistics, materials, and supply chain management
Experience
5 years or more
Green job Help - Green job - Help
The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Study market reports, trade periodicals and sales promotion materials
- 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
- Review requirements of establishment and determine quantity and type of merchandise to purchase
- Select and purchase merchandise for resale
- Supervise work of other buyers
- Visit trade shows, showrooms, factories and product design events
- Analyze and interpret data
Supervision
- 3-4 people
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
- Spreadsheet
- MS Excel
- MS Outlook
Art or fashion design experience
- Women's clothing
Area of specialization
- E-commerce
Specialization/experience (business sales and services)
- Buying
- Merchandise needs analysis
- Market analysis
- Product selection
- Negotiation
- Distribution
- Pricing
- Product development
Additional information
Security and safety
- Bondable
- Valid passport
Transportation/travel information
- Own transportation
- Willing to travel
- Willing to travel cross-border
- Travel expenses paid by employer
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Organized
- Team player
- Analytical
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Bonus
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Other benefits
- Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
- Other benefits
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.
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