Department Manager (Grocery)

The Food Merchant; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a qualified candidate for a role focused on product sourcing, vendor management, and inventory control. The position entails maintaining strong vendor relationships, initiating promotional activities, and ensuring efficient inventory management. Suitable candidates should have experience in sourcing, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to train staff on grocery items. This role contributes to meeting the company's profit targets and enhancing sales performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in sourcing and vendor negotiations is essential.
• Strong analytical skills to recognize consumer buying trends.
• Ability to manage inventory and stock efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Research and evaluate new product lines to meet department needs.
• Maintain relationship with vendors to drive sales.
• Monitor daily sales and initiate promotional activities.
• Train staff on grocery items and best practices.

Skills

Sourcing and negotiation

Vendor relationship management

Inventory management

Promotional activities

Analytical skills

Staff training

Knowledge in meat & seafood

Job description

The Food Merchant – Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur

• To research, review and evaluate existing and new lines of products/brands in order to meet department needs.
• Involve in sourcing, negotiating and decision making to select the appropriate vendors/suppliers based on price offered, quality of products, distribution costs and other factors.
• To maintain good relationship with existing vendors/supplier and work closely with them to develop best promotions in order to boost sales in retail outlets hence achieve profit target set by the Company.
• To communicate and work closely with Store Managers, Area Manager and other related parties during planning and purchasing process with existing and/or new vendors/suppliers on existing and/or new range of products.
• To recognize and analyse consumer buying trends and future patterns.
• To review level of current inventory and replenish accordingly.
• To monitor daily sales and initiate promotional activities in order to maximise sales and GP
• To initiate Best Practice of stock management in order to minimize out of stock (OOS), stock loss and ensure availability of stock at all time.
• To ensure fast-moving goods are replenished within reasonable time frame while slow moving items are replenish-able on time.
• To maintain and control appropriate flow of stocks including to ensure good quality of products received in a timely manner.
• To maintain and control all display products are available and in excellent quality (including expiry).
• To maintain and control department cleanliness and always displays price tag at the correct products.
• To manage and train staffs as necessary especially in grocery items.
• To have knowledge in meat & seafood cutting skill hence able to make recommendations to customers to boost sales.
• To perform any other ad-hoc tasks as assigned by Management from time to time.