Category Management

MR DIY TRADING SDN BHD; Seri Kembangan; On-site; MYR 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a meticulous Senior Executive/Assistant Manager to join their Category Management team. This role is pivotal in shaping sourcing strategies and providing analytical support for trading goods categories. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive new product development, ensuring alignment with commercial goals and market needs. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a knack for data-driven insights, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a dynamic team dedicated to delivering exceptional value and convenience to millions of customers annually.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years experience in procurement or supply chain planning.
• Strong analytical skills and understanding of category dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Support sourcing strategies and proposal evaluations.
• Coordinate product development and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Detail-oriented

Microsoft Excel

Education

Diploma in Business

Bachelor's in Supply Chain

Tools

Procurement Systems

Planning Systems

Job description

MR DIY International brings high-quality, affordable products to customers worldwide, building on its proud beginnings in Malaysia. Over the years, MR DIY has grown into a trusted household name with a global footprint of more than 4,000 stores across Asia, Europe, and beyond—including key markets such as Turkey, Spain, Poland, Bangladesh, Thailand, Brunei, Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore, India, and Cambodia.

With a dedicated team of over 20,000 employees, MR DIY International serves more than 80 million customers annually. The company is committed to delivering exceptional value and convenience, making everyday essentials and innovative products accessible to communities everywhere.

Job Summary

We are seeking a meticulous and responsive Senior Executive/ Assistant Manager to join

our Category Management team. This role plays a key part in shaping sourcing strategies

across trading goods categories by providing analytical support, validating proposals, and

ensuring alignment with category direction and business objectives.

This position is critical in supporting category managers with data-driven insights, proposal

evaluations, and strategy planning inputs that guide sourcing decisions and long-term supplier partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing Support & Proposal Evaluation

• Ensure alignment of purchasing activities with sourcing strategies, commercial goals, and category direction.
• Conduct internal data analysis to support long-term sourcing plans, supplier base optimization, and risk management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders including planning, merchandising, and other category owners to support holistic category strategies.

New Product Development (NPD)

• Work closely with the category team to identify market needs, trends, and assortment gaps.
• Coordinate with local teams and suppliers on product concept development, customization, and innovation opportunities.
• Track samples, testing phases, and product approvals to ensure timely progression of new items.
• Support in drafting product specifications, coordinating packaging design, and ensuring proper labelling.
• Create and maintain OEM handbooks tailored for regional markets (e.g., Europe).

OEM Supplier Coordination

• Liaise with local team & supplier on product customization (e.g., materials, design tweaks).
• Ensure alignment on key supply terms including MOQ, pricing, lead time, and quality standards.
• Monitor the development timeline of samples and proactively address potential
• issues or delays.

Costing & Margin Analysis

• Ensure the collection and comparison of cost breakdowns from multiple suppliers for benchmarking.
• Support local teams in identifying cost-saving opportunities such as alternative materials or product specifications.
• Maintain internal costing and margin tracking sheets to support pricing and profitability analysis.

Documentation & Compliance

• Ensure all products meet relevant local market regulations and compliance standards (e.g., CE marking, safety certification).
• Organize and maintain up-to-date records for product specifications, test reports, certifications, and compliance documentation.

Cross-Functional Support & Communication

• Act as a bridge between the sourcing and category management functions to ensure smooth product development-to-shelf transitions.
• Assist in preparing presentations and reports for product reviews and management updates.

Job Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, or a related discipline.
• 2–5 years of experience in procurement, category support, merchandising analytics, or supply chain planning within a retail or consumer goods environment.
• Strong commercial and analytical thinking, with an understanding of category dynamics and sourcing principles.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to handle high-volume data and maintain accuracy under tight timelines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and familiar with procurement or planning systems.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, evolving retail landscape.