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 33 stores across the country: 13 in BC, 7 in Alberta, 11 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 Prepared Foods Kitchen Deli Manager, the Merchandiser is responsible for the overall purchasing function in the region for the Kitchen Deli department. This position also requires maintaining excellent relationship with stores, current suppliers, sourcing and qualifying new supplier, negotiating prices for products that result in a successful portfolio of purchases that meet high quality standards and cost effectiveness.
Major Responsibilities
- Make critical decisions while coordinating the entire purchasing processes for the Central Kitchen and for all stores in the region by reviewing/analyzing vendor competitive bids and proposals
- Negotiate and establish contracts with overseas vendors; evaluating their brand performance, pricing, service level and preparing and analyzing purchasing reports
- Explore and develop new vendors from overseas, maintain and enhance business partnerships with them
- Monitor and replenish inventory via placing orders with our overseas suppliers in a timely manner to ensure adequate inventory and maintain good quality
- Responsible for organizing, collating and sharing of new Kitchen Deli product information in a timely manner
- Handle enquiries received from stores and customers regarding issues related to Kitchen Deli products
- Participate, plan and organize of events and festivals which involves Kitchen Deli Department, ensure products required are ordered on time and follow up unresolved issues
- Responsible for the application of new product codes in the enterprise information system for Kitchen Deli department; create and maintain ingredient list, category, assortment, pricing for each product
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the superior(s)
Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the food services industry, supermarket chain store Kitchen Deli department purchasing operation
- Knowledge and prior experience in food products and is an asset
- Strong 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 Chinese (Mandarin &/or Cantonese) is preferred
- Possess intermediate knowledge in using Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
- Some travelling to stores &/or suppliers is required
T&T Supermarket is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, age, veteran status, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $55,000.00-$75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Store discount
- Vision care
Experience:
- Food industry: 3 years (required)
Language:
Work Location: In person
