Assistant Buyer

Reporting to the Category Manager, the Assistant Buyer, is responsible to provide assistance and support to the Buying team of the assigned category by coordinating closely with other internal departments and external suppliers from local and overseas, generating and analyzing performance data, reports, following up on various project timelines, actions required, marketing POPs and other matters related to the assigned product category.

You Will

• Assist buying team to communicate and follow up with the local and overseas vendors of the products category assigned
• Liaise with internal departments and various stores on promotional campaigns, marketing materials, project timelines, follow up actions and other matters related to various product launch
• Generate periodic or ad hoc reports timely and accurately that are related to store sales, inventory, category and special event
• Provide data analysis, administrative, clerical support and other duties or tasks as assigned by the superior
• Responsible for preparing marketing and promotion materials which include translating messages in both English and Chinese.

You Should Have / Be

• Completed post-secondary education in Business, Marketing or other related disciplines
• Possess good knowledge, passion and awareness in Asian Grocery products is strongly preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization and with external stakeholders
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Chinese (Cantonese and/or Mandarin) is an asset
• Able to work independently with minimum supervision and as part of a team
• Ability to prioritize and deliver multiple assignments promptly and accurately
• Some experience on handling overseas suppliers will be an asset
• Advanced knowledge in MS Excel; proficient in MS Word and Outlook

This is an active job posting for a currently vacant position. We are recruiting to fill this role as part of our ongoing operational needs.

• Extended health/dental/vision care
• Retirement benefit
• Life/AD&D insurance
• Paid vacation, sick, marriage, bereavement leaves
• 10% in-store staff purchase discount
• Subsidized staff meal

Safety continues to be T&T Supermarket’s top priority. We’ve established health and safety policies and measures to ensure our Stores, Food Processing & Production Centres and Warehouse & Distribution are as safe as possible.

T&T Supermarket is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, age, veteran status, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

Schedule

Full Time

Work hours

5-day work week (Monday to Friday), 9:00am – 5:30pm (Actual working hours may vary slightly by department, depending on operational needs.)

Salary

$50,000 - $65,000 / year

Salary notes

(Salary negotiable & commensurate with experience and qualifications.)