Department Manager (Grocery)

The Food Merchant

Kuala Lumpur

On-site

MYR 36,000 - 54,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

The Food Merchant in Malaysia is seeking a proactive procurement professional to research and evaluate product lines, source and negotiate with vendors, and manage stock levels to meet department targets. You will collaborate with Store Managers, Area Managers and cross-functional teams to plan, purchase and promote products while tracking consumer trends and ensuring timely replenishment.

This role emphasizes vendor relationship building, promotional planning, inventory control, and adherence

Responsibilities

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.

Job description

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.