Buying Assistant l Retail l Marks & Spencer l MY

Al-Futtaim Automotive; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An automotive company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a motivated individual to assist the Buyer in planning, purchasing, and distributing merchandise. The role involves liaising with sales teams and providing insights on improving business. Candidates should have a minimum GCE N/O level and proficiency in MS Excel, along with a good command of English and Mandarin.

Qualifications

• At least one year working experience in related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Buyer in planning and distributing merchandise.
• Order and ensure timely distribution of merchandise.
• Collect and compile necessary statistics for buying decisions.
• Liaise with Sales Managers to manage stock commitment.

Skills

Proficient in MS Excel application

Conversant in English and Mandarin

Team player with positive attitude

Education

Minimum GCE N/O level

Job description

Responsibilities

• To assist the Buyer in planning, selecting, developing, purchasing, pricing and distributing the range of merchandise in our stores.
• To order and ensure timely distribution of the merchandise range selected by and agreed with the Buyer.
• To collect and compile the necessary statistics which are necessary for the buying decision making process.
• To liaise with the Sales Managers Supervisors, Sales Associates to manage stock commitment and perform stock consolidation.
• To have a firm understanding of company merchandising policy, buying techniques employed and related operational procedures.
• To work closely with the selling floor teams and assist buyer in analyzing and identifying trends through sales and stock information and regular store visits.
• To understand and participate in all phases of planning, budgeting and administrative activities.
• To assist Buyer in answering queries from selling floor.
• To assist Buyer in daily routine e.g. Daily recording of sales, weekly sales reports and monthly report on brands/product lines sales turnover.
• To provide inputs on how to improve business.
• Any such other duties which may be assigned by Buyer or Assistant General Manager, Merchandising from time to time.

Job Requirements

• Minimum GCE N/O level
• Proficient in MS Excel application
• At least one year working experience in related field
• Conversant in English and Mandarin (need to liaise with Mandarin speaking associates)
• A good team player with positive working attitude