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Assistant Merchandiser, Kitchen

T&T Supermarket6 days ago
Scarborough, ON
Mid Level
full_time

Top Benefits

Quarterly discretionary bonus
Life/AD&D insurance
Extended health, dental, vision care

About the role

Company Introduction: T&T Supermarket Inc. was founded in 1993 with two stores in BC. Since then, it has expanded rapidly and is now Canada’s largest Asian supermarket chain with 37 stores across the country: 14 in BC, 7 in Alberta, 14 in Ontario, and 2 in Quebec. The Company’s continuous expansion is going to bring more new stores in the next couple of years.

The Role: Reporting to the Category Manager, Prepared Foods Kitchen, the Assistant Merchandiser, Kitchen is responsible for supporting the purchasing function in the region for the Kitchen Department by establishing business relationship and working closely with our local suppliers. The position also requires to handle the weekly promotion plan/special promotion plan, provide solutions to product issues and follow up with vendors on rebate or other matters related to Kitchen products.

  • Major Responsibilities: Maintain regular communication with local suppliers to ensure the business needs of Kitchen Departments are fulfilled

  • Negotiate and establish contracts with local vendors; evaluating their brand performance, pricing, service level and preparing and analyzing purchasing reports

  • Explore and develop new local vendors, maintain and enhance business partnerships with them

  • Monitor and replenish inventory via placing orders with our local suppliers in a timely manner to ensure adequate inventory with good quality are available in our warehouse

  • Responsible for handling our weekly promotion plan/special promotion plan

  • Handle enquiries received from stores and customers regarding issues related to Kitchen products

  • Follow up with local vendors on matters related to our order and rebate

  • Responsible to maintain/improve performance of assigned categories

  • Ensure all vendors must comply food safety standard by working closely with FSQA team

  • Perform any other duties as assigned by the superior(s)

  • Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements: Minimum of 1 year of experience in the food service industry, supermarket chain store Kitchen department purchasing operation

  • Knowledge and prior experience in food products and is an asset

  • Good negotiation skills with sound business judgment and decision-making

  • Ability to build, develop and maintain relationship

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to communicate in English & Chinese (Mandarin &/or Cantonese)

  • Possess intermediate knowledge in using Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook Some travelling to stores &/or suppliers is required

Employee Benefits

  • Quarterly discretionary bonus
  • Life/AD&D insurance
  • Extended health/dental/vision care
  • Paid annual/sick/marriage/bereavement leave
  • Subsidized staff meal In-store staff purchase discount

Safety Statement

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.

About T&T Supermarket

Retail
5001-10,000

T&T Supermarket Inc. was found in 1993 with two stores in BC. Since then, it has expanded rapidly to become Canada's largest Asian supermarket chain with 27 stores across the country: 12 in Metro Vancouver, 6 in Alberta, and 9 in Ontario (7 in GTA and 1 in Ottawa, 1 in Waterloo).