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About this Opportunity
Recognized as an Employer of Choice in the National Capital Region, Giant Tiger’s Home Office provides a dynamic work environment with many opportunities for a fulfilling career. We are a Canadian owned and operated retailer (and proud of it!), with a strong commitment to the community, and over 50 years of success. If you are looking for a challenging and stimulating career, Giant Tiger may be right for you. We believe in opportunities for growth & development, teamwork, and engagement.
The Production Coordinator position is an ideal opportunity to put your up-to-date retail experience into good use. You will be responsible for ensuring that Direct Import Orders are placed in a timely fashion, produced as per Quality Control standards, and tracked throughout the entire Import process for on-time delivery to shipping ports. Your strong communication skills will enable you to interact productively with all levels of the organization and to work as part of a team as well as independently.
Highlights
- Work with Global Sourcing Manager to find and develop new products;
- Communicate social compliance and quality control standards to vendors;
- Obtain factory audits, certifications, quotes, pre-production samples and/or production samples from vendors;
- Set up items in computer system and maintain data accurately and consistently
- Send Purchase Orders to overseas vendors and obtain confirmation;
- Log and track orders as per import process;
- Approve sample quality and retail attributes (price sticker, UPC label, shipping mark, manuals, coordinate packaging), and purchase order inspection and obtain approval from relevant parties;
- Follow-up with vendor on vessel booking to ensure on-time delivery to shipping ports;
- Build, prepare and analyze reports as required.
Key Qualifications
- Post-secondary education in Business Administration (or related program);
- Minimum two (2) years’ experience in retail (general merchandise experience an asset);
- Strong computer skills – Intermediate Excel a must and AS/400 an asset;
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail;
- Ability to work with reports and make suggestions/recommendations based on available data;
- Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment;
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
- Strong communication skills to be able to interact with all levels of the organization;
- Strong organizational skills;
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task within time constraints;
- French and/or Mandarin an asset.
Giant Tiger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fair employment practices.
Are you are interested in this position but don’t yet meet all the criteria? We want you to apply anyway!
During our recruitment process we are looking for an incumbent that will not only learn and grow in the role, but also contribute to our diverse, equal and inclusive culture.
If you require accommodation during your pursuit of a role at Giant Tiger please contact careers@gianttiger.com.
