Trail Appliances
Buyer - Multifamily
Wage: $30.50 CAD/Hour 40h/week
The Buyer - Multifamily is responsible for procuring merchandise for Trail Appliances and efficiently managing inventory levels. This role includes reviewing requirements, analyzing market trends, selecting merchandise, negotiating with suppliers, and maintaining supplier relationships. The buyer oversees distribution, coordinates with the multifamily team on inventory forecasts and product transitions, and ensures smooth operations with warehouse management. The position requires strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills, along with the ability to manage multiple tasks and build effective supplier relationships.
Responsibilities
● Purchase merchandise for resale by retail or wholesale establishments.
● Review establishment requirements to determine the quantity and type of merchandise to purchase.
● Study market reports, trade periodicals, sales promotion materials, and attend showrooms and product design events.
● Select merchandise that best fits the establishment's requirements.
● Interview suppliers and negotiate prices, discounts, credit terms, and transportation arrangements.
● Oversee the distribution of merchandise to outlets and maintain adequate stock levels.
● Establish and maintain contact with suppliers.
● Analyze inventory requirement forecasts from the multifamily team and place purchase orders accordingly.
● Manage purchase orders from entry to complete receipt of the product.
● Communicate inventory challenges to the multifamily team and Purchasing Managers.
● Manage product transitions to fulfill projects as requested, collaborating closely with the multifamily team.
● Drive turnover by managing Builder Warehouse inventory levels.
● Communicate regularly with Warehouse Management to ensure inventory levels are manageable and advise on large incoming shipments.
● Coordinate supplier meetings monthly to quarterly, depending on the supplier.
● Lead quarterly meetings with multifamily project coordinators.
● Reconcile supplier receiving and invoice variances promptly.
Required Skills
● A university degree or college diploma in business, marketing or a related program is an asset.
● Completion of secondary school is required.
● Previous work experience in retail or wholesale establishments is required.
● Working Experience with Microsoft Programs (specifically Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)
● Strong Organizational and time management skills
● Strong oral and written communication
● Ability to Analyze and interpret high volumes of data
● Takes initiative to make improvements and communicate change
● Works well with others and can drive towards individual and shared team goals
● Assertive and direct when necessary
Desired Skills Desired Skills
● Strong Attention to Detail with the ability to identify and correct errors in own work as well as others
● Experience forecasting inventory with an understanding of manufacturing lead times
● Experience building successful supplier relationships Interacts With Interacts With
● Multifamily Builder Division
● Suppliers
● Logistics
● Finance
● IT
Work Environment Work Environment
● Team oriented
● Open concept work environment
● Based in head office Monday to Friday
● Limited local travel to Lower Mainland locations.
● Possibility of Semi-annual travel to Kelowna and Victoria locations.
Preference given to applicants who are Canadian citizens, Canadian Permanent Residents, Asylum Seekers with valid open Work Permits, New Immigrants, Indigenous Persons / Aboriginals, Visible Minorities and Vulnerable Youth. If interested in this position, please apply by email to us at trailappliancesbc@outlook.com or by mail to 3388 Sweden Wy, Richmond, BC
V6V 0B2, Canada with resume and cover letter. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.
