Asst. Product Manager

Lyreco; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading workplace solutions provider in Malaysia is seeking a Product Manager to grow their business in the PPE market. The role involves managing product sections, building supplier relationships, and collaborating with marketing teams. Candidates should have a degree in Marketing or Business, and at least 5 years of experience in marketing or supply chain functions, including product management. A competitive salary range of MYR 6k-MYR 8k plus performance bonuses is offered.

Qualifications

• 5 years working experience in marketing/supply chain function.
• Minimum 3 years in marketing sales/product management experience.
• Strong understanding of safety regulations and market trends.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow product sections through selection and pricing.
• Build and manage effective supplier relationships.
• Collaborate with marketing teams for effective campaigns.
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards in sourcing.
• Handle end-to-end product sourcing arrangements.

Skills

Supplier sourcing skills

Data analysis skills

Negotiation skills

Effective verbal and written communication

SAP proficiency

Microsoft Office (Excel) proficiency

Education

Degree in Marketing or Business

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 & achive 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 logistic, 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 timeline 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 verse in verbal and written communication in English. Multi language is an advantage
• 5years working experience in marketing/supply chain function with minimum 3year in 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