Assistant Category Manager/ Merchandiser, Foodline (AEON MaxValu)

AEON; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Malaysia seeks an Assistant Category Manager to oversee department sales, manage supplier relationships, and implement effective merchandising strategies. The ideal candidate will have strong managerial experience and visual merchandising skills to enhance customer shopping experiences.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of managerial experience in retail is required.
• Knowledge of retail psychology principles to arrange products enticingly.

Responsibilities

• Manage and set department sales, profit, and inventory.
• Negotiate and foster good relationships with suppliers.
• Analyze sales trends and adjust product offerings accordingly.

Skills

Visual merchandising

Communication

Organizational skills

Decision-making

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business

Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing

Job description

Assistant Category Manager/ Merchandiser, Foodline (AEON MaxValu)

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1. To accomplish company goals – to manage and set department sales, profit, and inventory, and determine how to achieve these targets.
2. To provide guidance, direction, leadership, and support to merchandisers to ensure they can accomplish company goals.
3. To follow up to ensure that plans are carried out effectively, guaranteeing their success.
4. To review and assess the success of goals, plans, and the reliability of measurements of resources.
5. To be responsible for maintaining positive relationships with all suppliers – negotiating products and prices, and evaluating new suppliers.
6. To negotiate and foster good relationships with suppliers based on a win-win situation.
7. To manage supplier contracts, rebate programs, and negotiate annual trading terms.
8. To develop and implement planograms for product displays.
9. To study and analyze sales productivity for new products, categories, and overall department sales.
10. To monitor and maintain healthy inventory records and management.
11. To train merchandisers on product knowledge.
12. To analyze sales trends and adjust product offerings accordingly, identifying revenue-generating products and those underperforming, and making improvements based on market overview and current assortment.
13. To attend and present proposals, reviews, and plans to top management on a monthly basis.

Job Specifications

• Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field. Minimum of 3-5 years of managerial experience in retail is required.
• Visual merchandising skills: knowledge of retail psychology principles to arrange products enticingly.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including negotiation and professional email correspondence.
• Organizational skills to implement promotion plans and manage inventory.
• Decision-making skills: ability to select suppliers, products, and display methods.
• Analytical skills: ability to interpret sales trends and market data for informed decision-making.

Working Conditions

• Must be able to work in Taman Maluri, KL.
• Able to travel for store visits, new store openings, and renovations.

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• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• What is your expected monthly basic salary?
• How many years of experience do you have as an Assistant Category Manager?
• Are you willing to travel when required?
• How much notice are you required to give your current employer?

Retail & Consumer Products | More than 10,000 employees

Committed to Customer Satisfaction

AEON Malaysia is a leading retail company offering a wide variety of products and services, including groceries, electronics, furniture, bedding, fashion, credit, loyalty programs, financial services, and online shopping.

With over 30 locations across Malaysia, AEON is dedicated to customer happiness, creating a friendly shopping environment, supported by knowledgeable staff.

As a pioneer in Malaysian retail, AEON plays a significant role in shaping shopping experiences.

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