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Join Atlantic Canada’s Leading Heavy-Duty Truck & Trailer Dealership! Universal Truck and Trailer is the region’s largest heavy-duty truck and trailer dealership, proudly serving Southern New Brunswick and PEI. As an authorized dealer for premium brands Freightliner and Western Star, we deliver exceptional sales, service, parts, and warranty support. Our state-of-the-art service bays and commitment to excellence set us apart. We service all makes and models of Class 6, 7, and 8 vehicles, including luxury RVs, while focusing on delighting customers through continuous team development.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, analytical team player with experience in purchasing and category growth, ideally in technical or heavy-duty industries.

The successful candidate will be responsible for purchasing heavy-duty truck & trailer parts, analyzing vendor offerings, and driving category growth to support our business objectives.

Key focuses of the role include:

1. Generate replenishment orders and support daily operations to maximize inventory availability and fill rates.

2. Analyze assortment data, sales trends, and vendor offerings to identify cost-saving opportunities and drive category expansion.

3. Build and maintain strong vendor relationships, negotiating favourable terms and opportunities to benefit the business and customers.

• Generate replenishment orders and support daily operations to maximize inventory availability and fill rates.
• Analyze assortment data, sales trends, and vendor offerings to identify cost-saving opportunities and drive category expansion.
• Build and maintain strong vendor relationships, negotiating favorable terms and opportunities to benefit the business and customers.
• Collaborate with sales and customer service teams to communicate new products, promotions, and key initiatives.
• Support inventory management by optimizing stock levels, reducing overstock, and managing product lifecycles.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and support business growth.

• Experience in the heavy-duty truck industry or demonstrated ability to quickly learn technical products. Retail or wholesale experience is an asset.
• Proficient in data analysis, with the ability to make strategic decisions considering multiple factors such as cost, pricing, and customer demand.
• Proficient in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel. Skilled at learning new tools and software.
• Skilled in identifying challenges and implementing solutions to ensure operational success.
• A collaborative team player who builds trust and positive working relationships across departments.