purchasing clerk

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work site environment:

Air conditioned. Cold/refrigerated. Non-smoking.

Work setting:

On-site customer service. Retail/wholesale establishment/distribution centre.

Tasks:

• Complete sales transactions.
• Keep shop and warehouse clean.
• Perform routine clerical duties.
• Provide customer service.
• Provide information on available materials.
• Complete and process international purchase orders.
• Process purchases.
• Resolve delivery and other problems with suppliers.
• Review requisition orders for accuracy.
• Set up and maintain inventory control system.
• Verify stock availability from current inventories.
• Conduct quality control.
• Dispose of and account for outdated stock.
• Maintain stock rotation.
• Place stock on shelves.
• Prepare inventory costs, retail pricing and profit reports.
• Prepare requisition orders to replenish stock.
• Reconcile physical inventories with computer counts.
• Record the quantity, type and value of stock on hand using computerized or manual inventory system.
• Unpack goods received.
• Verify receipts and packing slips.

Specialization/experience (business sales and services):

Merchandising or window.

Transportation/travel information:

Public transportation is available.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

Handling heavy loads. Physically demanding. Repetitive tasks. Standing for extended periods.

Personal suitability:

Client focus. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Versatility.

Experience:

1 to less than 7 months.

Employment terms options:

Early morning. Evening. Flexible hours. Morning. Day. Weekend.

Financial benefits:

As per collective agreement.

Other benefits:

On-site housing options. Paid time off (volunteering or personal days).

Support for newcomers and refugees:

Does not require Canadian work experience.

Support for youths:

Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.

Supports for visible minorities:

Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.).