At 911 Supply, our mission is to ensure that First Responders get the right equipment for the job and get home safe. We are a trusted source of dependable equipment and need employees who can provide the level of service our customers have come to expect. As we continue to evolve and grow across Canada, we are looking for a new Jr Purchasing Agent based out of our Calgary location.

Why 911 Supply? We will:

· Offer competitive compensation and benefits,

· Invest in your future with RRSP matching,

· Provide ongoing education opportunities,

· Offer employee discounts and deals,

· Host staff events,

· Offer a cohesive & friendly learning environment,

· Provide on-site parking, and

· Welcome you as part of the top team working for first responders in Canada!

There are no evening shifts and the store is closed on statutory holidays. We also try to keep our shifts as flexible as our business will allow.

What will you be doing?

This role is responsible for:

· Making purchasing decisions for your assigned brands.

· Communicating with suppliers, shipping companies, and brokers.

· Monitoring and sharing the status of Purchase Orders, shipments, brand ETAs and any other info that fellow co-workers may need to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction.

· Using data analysis and research to monitor trends and complete competitive analysis while working with the Purchasing Manager to act appropriately on your findings.

· Keeping information up-to-date and accurate in our inventory system.

· Answering phone, email, or in-person queries from co-workers or customers.

· Learning every day!

What do you need to succeed in this role?

· 3+ years of proven success in a similar role (a combination of education and experience may be considered).

· Solid verbal and written communication skills.

· Ability to analyze sales data to spot trends.

· Ability to change priorities quickly.

· Comfort with the Microsoft Office suite.

What would be helpful in this role?

· Category Management experience an asset.

· Experience in retail and customer service environments.

· Ability to speak and write fluently in French would be an asset, but is not required.

Compensation: $47,500-50,000/year.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

At 911 Supply, our goal is to ensure everyone is able to put their best foot forward. We are committed to inclusion across race, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ability, age, religion, or ancestry.

This posting may be used to fill other positions.

If this opportunity sounds exciting to you, apply today!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $47,500-50,000 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Store discount
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• purchasing: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

 

At 911 Supply, our mission is to ensure that First Responders get the right equipment for the job and get home safe. We are a trusted source of dependable equipment and need employees who can provide the level of service our customers have come to expect. As we continue to evolve and grow across Canada, we are looking for two new Retail Sales Associates based out of our Calgary location.

Why 911 Supply?

· Competitive compensation and benefits (Health & Dental package, Health & Wellness spending account).

· We invest in your future with RRSP matching.

· Employee discounts and deals.

· Flexible working schedule.

· Free parking(!)

· Regular staff events.

· An inclusive & friendly learning environment.

· Being part of the top team working for first responders in Canada.

What do you need to succeed in this role?

· 2-4 years of previous top-notch customer service in sales.

· Previous experience with technical clothing & footwear.

· Previous experience with tactical equipment.

· A passion for helping first responders stay safe.

· Solid listening, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

· The ability to change priorities quickly.

· Comfort with the Microsoft Office suite.

· The ability to lift up to 50 lbs. comfortably and safely, and to stand for long periods of time.

Bonus skills:

· Basic working knowledge and comfort with firearms (having a PAL would be helpful).

· Experience with inventory management software, and

· Experience dealing with first responder and/or military communities would be an asset.

What’s the job?

This position is largely Customer Service focused as you will be working with customers to answer product questions, find the best equipment for their needs, assist with orders, follow up on deliveries, and help post-purchase with warranty, returns, and exchanges. We are looking for someone who knows our products and, ideally, has used them.

When not actively helping customers, you will be keeping the show room stocked, tidied, and welcoming. We’re very proud of our showroom, so we work daily to keep it clean and sanitized for our customers’ comfort and safety.

We spend a significant amount of time learning about new and existing product lines. You don’t have to know it all now, just be willing to learn every day.

Effective communication and teamwork with other departments are critical to our business’ success. You will need to be able to work well with a lot of individuals with different priorities and needs in order to meet your goals, as well as the company’s goals.

Diversity and Inclusion:

At 911 Supply, our goal is to ensure everyone is able to put their best foot forward. We are committed to inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, as well as identity.

Compensation:

The compensation range for this position is $18-20/hour to start, plus benefits.

This posting may be used to fill other positions.

If this sounds like your kind of job, we would love to hear from you!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00-$20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Store discount

Day range:

• Every Weekend
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Work setting:

• Apparel store
• Specialty store

Experience:

• sales: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-05-06