Address
Form of work
SalaryOverview
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- or equivalent experience
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
Work setting
- Wholesale establishment/store
- Retail business
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Arrange product according to planogram
- Establish and maintain contact with suppliers
- Maintain adequate stock levels
- 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
- Study market reports, trade periodicals and sales promotion materials and visit trade shows, showrooms, factories and product design events
- Supervise work of other buyers
- Visit trade shows, showrooms, factories and product design events
Supervision
- 3-4 people
- Staff in various areas of responsibility
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
- Spreadsheet
- Internet
- MS Excel
- MS Word
Additional information
Security and safety
- Valid passport
Transportation/travel information
- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
- Willing to travel
- Valid driver's licence
- Travel expenses not paid by employer
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Repetitive tasks
- Handling heavy loads
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Standing for extended periods
- Physically demanding
Own tools/equipment
- Cellular phone
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Client focus
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Organized
- Team player
- Analytical
