Senior / Brand Executive

Running Lab; Selangor; On-site; MYR 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in outdoor sports apparel is seeking a Buyer/Merchandiser to oversee purchasing, inventory management, and retail operations. The ideal candidate will have experience in sales forecasting and a keen analytical mindset. This role involves collaboration with various teams and requires strong communication skills. Join a dynamic team dedicated to delivering top-notch products and enhancing the retail experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a Buyer or Merchandising role.
• Proven ability in sales & order forecasting and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing, merchandising, and inventory for assigned brands.
• Analyze sales results and prepare management reports.
• Conduct market research to stay updated on industry trends.

Skills

Analytical

Organized

Communication

Interpersonal

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Reporting directly to the Head of Brand, this role involves purchasing, merchandising, inventory management, and channel/retail store management functions for the assigned brands.

1. Attend seasonal sales meetings and plan merchandise assortment with category mix and range planning based on OTB and historical data.
2. Select appropriate styles for order placement after buying presentation.
3. Coordinate with overseas and internal shipping departments on shipment schedule according to payment plan.
4. Execute allocation and manage consolidation of stocks.
5. Review inventory and analyze merchandise sell-through to propose action plans for slow-moving merchandise & future reorders.
6. Review weekly local replenishments to ensure requested orders are in line with potential sell-through.
7. Propose promotional items to support marketing campaigns.
8. Build strong rapport and open communication with the retail team.
9. Provide advice to create an optimal retail brand experience through VM change and regular store visits.
10. Analyze sales results and prepare management reports for monthly reporting.
11. Maintain data in the backend system to ensure all information is accurately & timely uploaded.
12. Conduct weekly warehouse visits to audit loose stock items/aging stocks and propose an action plan.
13. Provide assistance on warranty claims where necessary.
14. Conduct market research to stay updated on industry trends and competitors’ strategies.
15. Support in events or new shop openings.
16. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a Buyer or Merchandising role.
• Proven ability in sales & order forecasting and inventory management for multiple brands.
• Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Analytical, organized, with an eye for detail.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work independently and in a team.
• An interest in outdoor sports or learning the technical aspects of products is an advantage.

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Retail & Consumer Products, 11-50 employees

Running Lab Sdn Bhd is a subsidiary of Running Lab Pte Ltd, a Singapore-based company founded in 2005. The company distributes and retails top sports and outdoor apparel, footwear, and accessories, maintaining a leadership position by representing authentic and innovative products.

The company operates multiple retail stores across Singapore and Malaysia under The North Face, Running Lab, and Liv Activ banners.

With exclusivity for brands such as The North Face, Saucony, On Running, Salomon, and more, we serve all retail channels throughout Southeast Asia, including sporting goods chains, department stores, specialty outdoor, running, cycling retailers, and lifestyle and wellness stores, totaling over 150 outlets.