Buyer - Victoria, Canada - ColdStar Solutions Inc
Description
Purchase merchandise for resale by wholesale division- Developing strategic purchasing initiatives
- Maintain inventory levels and perform inventory analysis on product lines
- Analyze and be proficient in margin calculations and inventory management
- Coordinate and reconcile payment, vendor and return issues
- Plan, source, procure and appropriate invoice reconciliation
- Work with Trade Reps and Retailers to select merchandise
- Research and recommend new products and new sources of supply
- Establish, interview and consult with suppliers and other stake holders to assess
transportation arrangements
- Work with operations to oversee distribution of merchandise to customers
- Work with the other wholesale buyers to support company objectives
- Communicate with sales and administrative team to ensure customer needs are being
- Minimum 2 years purchasing experience
- Knowledge of buying and pricing systems and other applicable programs for purchasing
- Strong sense of urgency and ability to work in a fastpaced environment
- Advanced computer skills (including strong understanding of Canopy system, an asset)
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to think critically and problem solve
- Superior judgment and decisionmaking skills
- Service and customer oriented with an established relationship with wholesale customer group(s)
- Excellent math skills
- Inventory management experience an asset
This is a salary position, wages to be determined based on experience
ColdStar Solutions is committed to treating all employees with respect and providing a safe
work environment.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a resume and cover letter to Human
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, however, only those
selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent
Salary:
$64,000.00-$68,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Onsite parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Retention bonus
Education:
- Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:
- purchasing: 2 years (preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Victoria, BC V9B 2S4 (required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Victoria, BC V9B 2S4: Relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location:
In person
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