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.

We have everything we need to inspire our customers. Except you.

The Purchasing Agent proactively manages the retail and single-family inventory requirements. Manages product transitions and communicates effectively with the retail and single-family team. Engages the retail and single-family team on a regular basis with a focus on providing the best customer service possible. Takes full ownership over Retail Warehouses with a focus on just-in-time inventory to increase turns and reduce inventory levels. Works directly with suppliers to navigate through inventory challenges to ensure the product arrives as requested. Use best procurement practices to order product at the lowest cost possible.

### As a Purchasing Agent you will

Analyzes the inventory requirement forecasts sent in by retail and single family and places purchase orders as required.

Manages purchase orders from the time it is entered to the time the product is received completely.

Communicates any inventory challenges to both the retail and single-family team as well as the Purchasing Managers.

Manages product transitions with a focus on fulfilling projects as requested. Alternatively, works closely with the single-family team to transition projects as required.

Manages Retail Warehouse inventory levels with a focus on driving turns.

Communicates regularly with Warehouse Management to ensure inventory levels are manageable and advise of any large incoming shipments.

Coordinates supplier meetings which occur every week to every quarter (depending on supplier).

Reconciles Supplier receiving and invoice variances in a timely fashion.

### The experience we like to see

Working Experience with Microsoft Programs (specifically Excel, Outlook)

Strong organizational and time management skills

Strong oral and written communication

Ability to analyze and interpret high volumes of data

Takes 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 as well as 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

Generous employee discounts

Gym membership discount

Professional Development Programs

Employee Recognition Program

Company events

### Work Environment

Team oriented

Open working environment

Hybrid (partial)

We inspire possibilities, make shopping ridiculously easy, and help create special moments at home. Are you ready to meet your team?

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