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Retail and Wholesale Buyer - Full Time

Job description

About us

Victory Meat and Produce Market Ltd. is a locally owned and operated supermarket and wholesale business. We have served the greater Fredericton, New Brunswick area for almost 90 years and our customers and staff are like family.

Job Description
Victory Meat and Produce Market Ltd. is looking for a full-time Retail and Wholesale Buyer to join our team.

Position Summary:
Our Retail and Wholesale Buyer will be tasked with:

  • Purchasing merchandise for resale to our retail and wholesale customers.
  • Review requirements of our retail and wholesale operations and determine quantity and type of merchandise to purchase.
  • Select the merchandise (products for retail and wholesale sale and supplies for our use) which best fits our requirements.
  • Establish and maintain contact and strong business relationships with our suppliers.
  • Coordinate procurement, planning, scheduling, inventory management, shipping and receiving, and product delivery with our other retail and wholesale buyers, warehouse and delivery staff.
  • Oversee planning and scheduling activities for our international and domestic supply chains.
  • Monitor trends, supplier changes, market reports, trade periodicals and sales promotion materials and prices to seize opportunities and protect company interests.
  • Assisting our Director of Procurement with weekly, monthly and annual inventory counts and audits and maintaining inventory accuracy and turnover.
  • Remain flexible to assume additional responsibilities as needed and receive cross-training for other roles.

    QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, business management or a related discipline.
  • 3-5 years of experience in purchasing for retail or wholesale operations.
  • Candidates need to have good contacts/connections in procuring international products to support a growing demand for such products by our retail and wholesale customers.
  • Excellent skills in Microsoft Office programs such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • Strong communication abilities and the ability to work effectively in a team- based environment.
  • Exceptional attention to detail.
  • Highly organized and process-driven.
  • Experience working in a retail and wholesale food environments would be

    considered a strong asset.

  • Committed to continuous improvement.

    Hours:

    6:00 am 3:00 pm, Tuesday – Saturday.
    Hours may vary depending upon delivery schedules.

    Type: Hourly, full-time

    Location: Fredericton, NB

    Salary: Starting hourly rate of $20.00.

    Benefits:

  • Dental care
  • Disability insurance
  • Discounted or free food
  • Employee assistance program
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Store discount
  • Vision care

Application deadline: 2024-08-30

Expected start date: 2024-10-01

How to apply

In-store

334 King St, Fredericton NB

Email

info@victorymeatmarket.ca

Other

Indeed, Job Banks, Monster

How-to-apply instructions

Here’s what you must include in your application:

  • Resume
  • References attesting experience
  • Copy of portfolio or relevant work examples

This job posting includes screening questions. Please answer the following questions when applying:

  • Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
  • Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
  • Do you have previous experience in this field of employment? 

Contact Us

info@victorymeatmarket.ca

506.458.8480

334 King Street
Downtown Fredericton, NB

SECOND LOCATION
COMING SOON!

1853 Lincoln Road
Fredericton, NB

Store Hours

MON- SAT 8AM - 9PM
SUN 9AM - 9PM