Buyer

Sports Direct Malaysia; Selangor; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports retail company in Malaysia seeks an experienced Retail Buyer to manage product assortments and supplier relationships. The role involves analysing sales performance, negotiating costs, and monitoring stock health to ensure an optimal product mix. Candidates should have at least three years in retail buying, preferably in sports, and strong analytical and negotiation skills. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about retail and customer trends.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years experience in retail buying/merchandising, preferably in sports retail.
• Strong analytic capability and number sensitivity.
• Passion for retail and ability to identify customer trends.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and select compelling assortments within assigned categories.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with brand partners.
• Monitor and ensure on-time delivery of stocks from suppliers.

Skills

Strong negotiation skills

Supplier relationship management

Analytic capability

Time management skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion & Merchandising or related fields

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Job Description

• Analyse and select compelling assortments within your assigned categories / activities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with our brand partners.
• Sales performance tracking for selected category assigned and take proactive action on underperforming products through markdowns, or promotions, and over performing products through daily business.
• Monitor and ensure on‑time delivery of stocks from suppliers.
• Monitor weekly trade performance and stock health; and sell‑through targets by category and brand.
• Identify white‑space opportunities and drive product innovation.
• Negotiate cost prices, margin improvements, trading terms, and exclusivity opportunities with our brand partners.
• Code creation, issue PO & update Delivery Plan to make sure the systems are always up to date.
• Sourcing for potential brand or supplier, evaluate and propose for the business.
• Participate in seasonal sell‑in and buying appointments with suppliers and brands.
• Monitor industry trends and market developments to ensure assortments remain relevant and competitive.
• Partner with Visual Merchandising, E‑commerce, and Marketing to ensure alignment across channels.
• Work with Planning and Allocation teams to optimise distribution strategies and store grading.
• Work closely with Store Operations to understand customer feedback and regional needs.
• Any other lawful assignments as and when assigned by the Head of HR & higher management.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years experience in retail buying/merchandising, preferable from the sports retail industry is desirable.
• Applicants from Fashion & Merchandising, Fashion Design, Business Management, Marketing, Economics / Finance, Supply Chain Management / Logistics are encouraged to apply.
• Strong negotiation skills and supplier relationship management skills.
• Good analytic capability and number sensitive.
• Knowledge in MS Excel.
• Good time management skills and deadline sensitive.
• A real passion for retail & able to spot customer trends.

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