Buyer, General Merchandise

• Bonus based on performance
• Employee discounts
• Opportunity for advancement

• Manage the full buying cycle including product selection inventory management advertising training and any other function required to increase sales revenues and results for the company.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels and buying commitments that support business needs.
• Support the Merchandise Manager and Category Manager to deliver a unique and superior shopping experience at London Drugs.
• Ensure that adequate stock levels exist to support all store inventory requirements and promotional stock requirements. This is considered to be a critical key requirement of the position
• Negotiate pricing promotions and terms with vendors and manufacturers.
• Evaluate and test sample products providing clear recommendations based on results.
• Identify opportunities to improve profitability through rebates discounts and promotional programs.
• Contribute to the development and coordination of advertising and promotional plans.
• Be aware of all relevant product trends and have the ability to brief management as to the significance of such trends and their possible impact on London Drugs.
• Identify any product listing opportunities or possible improvements to the current product listing.
• Maintain vendor lists company reports assessments of achieved results inventory turns gross margins achieved and return on investments.
• Have a thorough understanding of all competitors in your area of business. Understanding their strengths and weaknesses and most importantly looking for opportunities for competitive advantage.
• Travel throughout Canada the United States Europe or Asia upon request by management.

• Strong Retail experience with a merchandising background.
• Knowledge of financial strategic and tactical planning as well as budgeting.
• Postsecondary education in Business Marketing Procurement or a related field (an asset).
• You are required to be the foremost expert in every category that you manage. You will need to fully utilize every research opportunity to ensure that you are current and informed at all times.
• Proficiency with Word Excel Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Proven experience managing inventory and analyzing category performance.

• Comprehensive medical dental prescription drug and vision coverage for you and your family (Ensuring you and your family are taken care of)
• Employee Discount Program (Sharing our success)
• Employee Recognition Program (Tangible rewards for great work!)
• Company matched RRSPs (Helping you plan for your future)
• Ongoing In-House Training & Education Courses (Lifelong learning)
• Employee Family Assistance Program (Free confidential counseling)
• Community Involvement (Giving back to our communities)

London Drugs is 100% Canadian owned and is focused on local customers satisfaction. Across Alberta Saskatchewan Manitoba and British Columbia London Drugs 79 stores employ more than 8000 staff dedicated to providing our customers with a superior shopping experience.

We are committed to making a positive impact on the world and the communities we operate in. From responsible sourcing packaging take-back and in-store recycling centres we invest in making our practices more environmentally sound and continue to look for better greener ways to do business.

We believe our employees are our greatest asset and we are committed to fostering a vibrant and inclusive workplace where every team member can thrive. Our supportive culture encourages creativity and collaboration allowing you to make a meaningful impact on our customers experiences. Together we celebrate diversity innovation and a shared passion for delivering exceptional service making London Drugs not just a place to work but a place to grow and succeed.