Assistant Product Manager

Lyreco Group; Johor; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading workplace solutions provider is seeking a Product Manager based in Senai Johor. The role involves managing product sections, collaborating with marketing teams, and implementing effective sourcing strategies. Candidates should possess a degree in Marketing or Business, along with 5 years of experience in marketing and supply chain, preferably in PPE. The position offers a salary range of MYR 6,000 to MYR 8,000 plus performance bonuses.

Qualifications

• Degree in Marketing or Business or similar field.
• 5 years experience in marketing/supply chain, 3 years in product management.
• Strong understanding of safety regulations and customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow product sections through strong selection and pricing.
• Collaborate with marketing teams for effective campaigns.
• Handle product sourcing and ensure compliance with ISO standards.

Skills

SAP user

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Supplier sourcing skills

Product margin knowledge

Data analysis skills

Effective communication

Negotiation skills

Education

Degree in Marketing or Business

Job description

To grow and develop Lyreco business in the workplace solutions market successfully by providing good product selection, product services, and competitive pricing to meet the PPE market demand and market future needs.

• Manage and grow product sections under your care through strong product selection, good pricing management and strong suppliers sourcing.
• Build and manage product suppliers effectively. This includes ability to receive good supplier marketing contributions & rebates, good product cost price for long‑term partnership relationship growth.
• Carry market evolution study and trends accurately to develop solid product strategies and tactics to grow our company bottom line, expand market share & achieve margin goals.
• Collaborate effectively with Customer Marketing Teams in providing them with product knowledge, product information and analytical input in timely manner for effective marketing campaigns.
• Carry out effective communication plan with logistics, sales and customer service team to ensure respective cross‑departmental stakeholders well received information on all Product Marketing strategies and tactics.
• Responsible for effective strategic purchasing and budget achievement (supplier's back and program), timely management on no/slow movers products, validation on new suppliers and product listing.
• Handle end‑to‑end product sourcing required arrangement (i.e government tax, custom duty, delivery timeleap etc) within Malaysia, Singapore or International and following group marketing guideline.
• Ensure quality supplier and product sourcing process is meeting company ISO standard and group.
• Carryout supplier and product review yearly with the management team to ensure performance of the product and suppliers are meeting customers' expectation.

Qualifications

• Degree in Marketing or Business or a combination of education and experience in a related field.
• SAP user , high proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel), Strong supplier sourcing skills, product margin knowledge, good data analysis skill.
• Effective communicator and negotiator; well versed in verbal and written communication in English. Multi language is an advantage.
• 5 years working experience in marketing/supply chain function with minimum 3 years within marketing Sales/Product management experience in PPE and Consumer products.
• The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of safety regulations, market trends, and customer needs, combined with a solid background in product management.
• The position based in Senai Johor.
• Salary range between MYR6k-MYR8k + Performance bonus.