Category Executive

BIG Pharmacy Healthcare Sdn Bhd; Selangor; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmacy chain in Malaysia is seeking a Category Executive to enhance their merchandising team. The role involves sourcing products, vendor negotiations, and ensuring inventory efficiency to meet market demands. Ideal candidates should hold a minimum diploma in Business Studies and possess analytical skills and relevant industry experience. Join a dynamic team striving to provide excellent customer experiences.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of working experience in the retail/FMCG industry preferred.
• Buying experience and general skills required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing products to meet market demand and negotiating with vendors.
• Co-ordinating with internal departments on inventory management.
• Identifying growth opportunities and developing contingency plans.

Skills

Analytical skills

Commercial acumen

Problem solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Minimum Diploma in Business Studies or related fields

Tools

MS Office

MS Excel

Job description

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BIG Pharmacy and Caring Pharmacy has grown progressively from a neighborhood pharmacy to one of Malaysia’s leading pharmacy chain. We are expanding rapidly with over 500 outlets throughout Malaysia. Big Pharmacy is the fastest growing community pharmacy in Malaysia.

Join our merchandising team and bring your buying skills to make a meaningful impact on Malaysia's healthcare sector. Let's grow and shine together!

Job Description:

• Sourcing and evaluating attractive lines of product to meet market demand.
• Work closely with vendor on contract & promotion negotiation to secure the best competitive deals.
• To co-ordinate with internal department on inventory management, planning and forecasting.
• Communicate and work closely with line managers during planning and purchasing processes with potential supplier.
• Identify growth opportunity and risk in assortment and develop contingency plan.
• Creates and maintains professional relationships with vendors.
• Meets established goals for sales, margin, income and inventory levels.
• Ensure that pricing, promotional strategies, and marketing of the goods support the objectives of the merchandise division.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet business needs.
• Ability to work in a very fast paced environment while maintaining a professional disposition and demeanor at all times.

Requirement:

• Minimum Diploma or equivalent qualification in Business Studies or any related discipline related fields.
• Preferably 1-2 years of working experience in the related field.
• Have buying experience general skills and knowledge.
• Analytical skills, strong commercial acumen and problem solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• High level of integrity/ probity, numeracy & IT Skills and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in MS Office and strong in MS Excel.
• Good time management and work well under pressure.
• Preferably candidate from retail/ FMCG industry.
• Must be able to work at Petaling Jaya Seksyen 51 and Bukit Raja 2 (future new HQ)

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Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia? Do you have FMCG retail experience? Which of the following Microsoft Office products are you experienced with? Which of the following types of qualifications do you have? How many years' experience do you have as a Category Executive? How much notice are you required to give your current employer? What's your expected monthly basic salary? Which of the following languages are you fluent in?

BIG Pharmacy has grown progressively from a neighbourhood pharmacy to one of Malaysia’s leading pharmacy chain. We are expanding rapidly with over 300 outlets throughout Malaysia.

Are you passionate in providing a great customers’ experience and educating customers to “Be In Goodhealth”? If yes, we want you to join us and grow with our BIG family!

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