Assistant Buyer
- Mississauga, ON, Canada
$28 to $30 CAD / hour · Temporary
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Job details
- Pay
- $28 to $30 CAD / hour
- Job type
- Temporary
- Apply by
- Experience
- At least 2 years in a similar position with preference of retail or CPG experience
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Assistant Buyer (retail/CPG) – Mississauga, ON
Immediate full-time, temporary assignment (until the end of December, potential extension)
$28–$30/hour + vacation pay paid weekly
We are currently seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Assistant Buyer to join a dynamic and fast-paced merchandising team. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a high-volume retail environment, supporting category management and vendor relationships.
Location & Work Model
- Mississauga (conveniently located near YYZ)
- On-site Monday–Thursday, work from home Fridays
- Free parking available OR complimentary shuttle service from YYZ (ideal for UP Express commuters)
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze product performance and identify opportunities for growth and risk mitigation
- Manage purchase orders, including order creation, changes, cancellations, and delivery tracking
- Act as a liaison between internal buying teams and vendors to resolve issues such as out-of-stocks, pricing discrepancies, and new product launches
- Review daily and weekly reports, providing insights and highlighting key trends or concerns
- Support merchandising initiatives including planogram development and store setup coordination
- Assist with planning product availability for new store openings and promotional activities
- Collaborate with vendors to support item setup, product sourcing, and issue resolution
- Other duties as assigned and uncovered
What You Bring
- At least 2 years in a similar position with preference of retail or CPG experience
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Advanced with Excel and reporting tools
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
- Prior experience in retail, merchandising, buying, or supply chain is an asset
Why Apply?
- Competitive hourly rate with vacation pay on top paid weekly
- Hybrid work model for better work-life balance
- Opportunity to gain valuable experience with an established retail operation
- Potential for extension based on business needs
If this sounds like you and you are able to join immediately, please apply today for consideration – our client is ready to bring someone aboard today!
Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy.
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More about this job
Responsibilities
Analyze product performance and reports to identify trends, growth opportunities, and risks. Manage purchase orders and vendor issues while supporting merchandising, product availability, store openings, and promotional activities.
Requirements
At least two years of experience in a similar role is required, with retail or CPG experience preferred; experience in retail, merchandising, buying, or supply chain is an asset. Candidates should have strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills, advanced Excel and reporting abilities, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
Skills
- Product Performance Analysis
- Purchase Order Management
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Reporting
- Trend Analysis
- Merchandising
- Planogram Development
- Product Availability Planning
- Product Sourcing
- Excel
- Attention To Detail
- Communication
- Stakeholder Management
- Prioritization
- Issue Resolution
Benefits
- Vacation Pay
- Free Parking
- Complimentary Shuttle Service
- Hybrid Work Model
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Retail
- Logistics
- Data & Analytics
Keywords
- Retail
- Consumer Packaged Goods
- Category Management
- Merchandising
- Vendor Relationships
- Product Performance
- Purchase Orders
- Order Creation
- Order Changes
- Order Cancellations
- Delivery Tracking
- Out-Of-Stocks
- Pricing Discrepancies
- Product Launches
- Daily Reports
- Weekly Reports
- Planogram Development
- Store Setup
- New Store Openings
- Promotional Activities
- Item Setup
- Product Sourcing
- Excel
- Supply Chain
- Stakeholder Management