Working at Trail Appliances
Working at Trail Appliances means joining an entrepreneurial‑minded, driven team dedicated to delivering an exceptional customer experience. Trail Appliances is the leading independent appliance retailer in Western Canada. We’re a fast‑growing company with over 500 employees in British Columbia, spread out over 10 showrooms, 3 outlet centres, 3 distribution centres, and 4 offices in BC’s major markets. Join our team of trailblazers!

Our core values

Integrity – We do what’s right, even when no one is looking.

Improvement – We do it well. Then we do it better.

Caring – We put ourselves in others’ shoes.

Authenticity – We like people, not pretense.

Determination – We kick down walls.

Job Overview
The Purchasing Agent proactively manages the retail and single‑family inventory requirements, handles product transitions, and communicates effectively with the retail and single‑family teams. The role focuses on providing excellent customer service, taking full ownership of Retail Warehouses to improve just‑in‑time inventory, and working directly with suppliers to resolve inventory challenges and ensure products arrive as requested. Best procurement practices are used to order products at the lowest possible cost.

As a Purchasing Agent you will

Analyse the inventory requirement forecasts sent in by retail and single‑family and place purchase orders as required.

Manage purchase orders from entry to complete receipt of the product.

Communicate any inventory challenges to both the retail and single‑family teams as well as the Purchasing Managers.





Manage product transitions with a focus on fulfilling projects as requested; alternatively work closely with the single‑family team to transition projects as needed.

Manage Retail Warehouse inventory levels focused on driving turns.

Communicate regularly with Warehouse Management to keep inventory levels manageable and advise of any large incoming shipments.

Coordinate supplier meetings that occur weekly to quarterly depending on the supplier.

Reconcile supplier receiving and invoice variances in a timely fashion.

Experience we like to see

Experience with Microsoft Programs (specifically Excel and Outlook).

Strong organisational and time management skills.

Strong oral and written communication skills.

Ability to analyse and interpret high volumes of data.

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

Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify and correct errors in own work and that of others.

Experience with an ERP system.

Experience forecasting inventory with an understanding of manufacturing lead times.

Experience building successful relationships.

Interacts With

Purchasing Department

Ecommerce & Merchandising Team

Marketing Department

Finance Department

Sales Department

Customer Support Team

Suppliers

Why join Trail

Extended Health Benefits

Merit Performance Awards

Generous employee discounts

Gym membership discount

Professional Development Programs

Employee Recognition Program

Company events

Work Environment

Team‑oriented

Open working workplace

Hybrid (partial)

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📌 Purchasing Agent (0626) (British Columbia)
🏢 Trail Appliances BC
📍 British Columbia