Assistant Buyer

Company IntroductionT&T Supermarkets is marking over 30 years as Canada's favorite Asian grocery store and recently announced multiple new store locations in the United States. Our growth into the US offers great opportunities within our first US flagship store, opened in 2024 in Bellevue, Washington in the Marketplace at Factoria, spanning 76,000 sq.ft. and standing as the largest Asian specialty supermarket in Washington state.We have established our regional office in the greater Los Angeles area to grow T&T Supermarket's vendor base with American food suppliers.The RoleIf you are passionate about retail and looking for an exciting opportunity to kickstart your career in buying, we'd love to hear from you! The Assistant Buyer, will directly report to the Category Manager and play a pivotal role in supporting the buying team within each assigned category. This position involves coordinating closely with other internal departments and external suppliers being both local and overseas, generating and analyzing performance data and reports, following up on various project timelines, managing required actions, marketing POPs and other matters related to the assigned product category.Major ResponsibilitiesYou Will: Assist the buying team in communicating with local and overseas vendors regarding the assigned products category.Ensuring timely follow-ups to maintain strong vendor relationships and ensure product availability.Collaborate with internal departments and various stores on promotional campaigns, marketing materials, project timelines, follow up actions and other matters related to various product launches.Generate periodic reports and ad hoc relating to store sales, inventory, category and special event in a timely mannerProvide data analysis, administrative, and clerical support.Responsible for preparing marketing and promotion materials which include translating messages in both English and Chinese.Perform any other duties as assigned by the superior(s)You Should Have/Be: Completed post-secondary education in Business, Marketing or other related fieldPossess good knowledge, passion and awareness in Asian grocery products is a plusStrong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization including external stakeholdersStrong written and verbal communication skills in English and Chinese (Cantonese and/or Mandarin) is a plusAble to work independently with minimum supervision and as part of a teamAbility to prioritize and deliver multiple assignments promptly and accuratelyExperience handling overseas suppliers will be a plus advanced knowledge in MS Excel; proficient in MS Word and OutlookBenefits Paid Holiday LeaveGenerous Paid Time Off (Annual Vacation, Sick, Marriage, Bereavement)Medical, Dental & Vision CareLife & AD&D InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program401(k) Retirement PlanPaid TrainingLong Service AwardStaff Recreation Activity *Conditions Apply