Purchasing Assistant

Company Description – CTG Brands Inc.

Founded in 1985, CTG is a major importer and distributor of consumer products for customers in the retail industry across North America.

CTG’s mission is to supply quality branded products at competitive prices. Our innovative and high perceived value packaging has strong consumer appeal that helps generate high turnover for our retail trade customers. Our corporate name reflects our focus on developing exceptional brand identities that represent the best value to consumers.

CTG’s great instincts for value and quality have resulted in an exceptionally strong presence in the consumer products market. Our full range of categories now includes giftware, home décor, novelties, kitchenware, housewares, stationery, candles & candle holders, health & beauty, hair accessories, household products, toys, electronic accessories, seasonal products and more. We design, import, manufacture and distribute over 13,000 active items. With a wide selection of comprehensive programs and more than 45 proprietary brands, we provide a true one-stop product solution for our valued customers with unequaled variety and depth.

For more information, visit: www.ctgbrands.com

Position Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create purchase orders and check sales confirmations with suppliers for accuracy and compliance with purchase order and/or terms of the agreement.


• Request pre-loading shipment schedule and ensure shipment booking is appropriately arranged. Special attention on heavy items, fragile items, dangerous goods, certification, and fumigation requirements as well as special program items.   


• Communicate with the buying team on shipment issues and ship date discrepancies to ensure accurate ETA in PO system.


• Monitor and track shipments on daily basis and ensure accurate ETA in PO system according to forwarder updates/ pre-alerts/ booking reports/ arrival alerts.


• Follow up with suppliers on shipping documents and verification.


• Follow up with suppliers on shipment / document discrepancies and communicate with merchandizing team.


• Follow up with merchandizing team on shipping volume discrepancies between booking/shipping document and ERP system.


• Create shipments to in-transit and submit shipping documents to customs broker.


• Assist in payment to suppliers.


• Ensure suppliers release shipments before arrival.


• Complete receiving process in ERP system and monitor customs process to avoid delays in clearance and delivery.


• Maintain documentation filing per shipment.


• Assist in freight/ customs/ duty invoice approval.


• Generate and analyse reports to access performance on suppliers and forwarders.


• Other tasks assigned by management.
  

Benefits:

• Company events
  


• Employee assistance program


• Extended health care


• Dental care


• Vision care


• On-site parking
  

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay