Category Executive (Open to Fresh Graduate)

BIG Pharmacy Healthcare Sdn Bhd; Klang City; On-site; MYR 33,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

BIG Pharmacy Healthcare Sdn Bhd in Malaysia is seeking a Category Executive (Open to Fresh Graduate) to manage product lines and supplier relationships in a fast-paced retail environment.

You will source and evaluate products, negotiate promotions, coordinate inventory planning, and work with vendors and internal teams to meet sales and margin targets. Fresh graduates with a Diploma and keen commercial sense are encouraged to apply; experience in rehab products is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum Diploma or equivalent qualification in Business Studies or related fields.
• Fresh graduates welcome; 1–3 years experience in related field considered an advantage.
• Knowledge of rehab products is beneficial.
• Able to buy and handle merchandising tasks; strong numeracy and IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing and evaluating attractive product lines to meet market demand.
• Negotiate contracts and promotions with vendors to secure best deals.
• Coordinate with internal departments on inventory planning and forecasting.
• Collaborate with line managers during planning and purchasing processes with suppliers.
• Identify growth opportunities and develop contingency plans for assortment.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with vendors.
• Meet goals for sales, margin, income and inventory levels.
• Ensure pricing and promotional strategies support merchandise objectives.
• Perform other duties to meet business needs in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

MS Office

MS Excel

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Commercial acumen

Education

Diploma in Business Studies

Tools

MS Office

MS Excel

Job description

Category Executive (Open to Fresh Graduate)

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 1-3 years of working experience in the related field as Category Executive
• Experience in retail pharmacies,rehabsupply stores is an advantage
• Must have knowledge onrehab,rehabrelated products
• Having 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
• Training and support will be provided
• Must be able to work at Bukit Raja Klang