As Canada's leading Barber Supplier we're on a mission to support our clients in the ongoing success of their businesses! We provide many high-quality products and superior customer service to Barbershops and Salons across Canada. As a well-respected distributor by vendors and clients alike, we are committed to maintaining the high level of customer service that our clients have come to expect from us.
We are currently searching for a full-time Buyer Assistant. The position requires excellent communication skills, the ability to work under pressure, and proficiency in managing multiple tasks efficiently. This role will be based out of our Head Office in Calgary.
The primary responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Communicating with vendors and freight forwarders on daily basis
- Requesting and reviewing quotations from established vendors
- Generating and issuing purchase orders
- Reviewing invoices and updating information in the system
- Managing and updating data in the ERP system, including but not limited to, price, quantity, product information, order details, vendor information
- Tracking the progress for each purchase order until the shipment arrives
- Reviewing paperwork for received orders and reporting damages and discrepancies to suppliers
- Working with the accounts payable team to resolve invoicing issues
- Creating presentations and communicating inventory and price changes to the sales team
- Other duties as assigned
Skills and Experience Required:
- Detail-oriented and works with a high degree of accuracy
- Ability to multitask and meet changing deadlines
- Ability to work in a rapid-paced environment with tight deadlines
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks
- Must be self-directed and able to complete projects with limited supervision
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and competency to learn other technology as necessary
- 2 years or more related experience
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
If you qualify for this position, submit your resume, cover letter, and salary expectation through Indeed or to View email address on ca.edajobs.com directly. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest. Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.