Executive - Buyer

TRENDCELL SDN. BHD. (Retail); Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 54,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Jaya Grocer, a leading premium supermarket chain in Malaysia, seeks a buyer to analyse demand and supply trends and develop the sales and merchandising mix. You will manage stock plans, coordinate with suppliers, and ensure product packaging and labeling meet standards.

The role emphasizes negotiation, analytics, and cross-functional collaboration to drive sales targets and customer satisfaction. Fresh produce and O2O experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical capability to interpret demand/supply trends.
• Good negotiation and decision-making skills.
• Clear communication and interpersonal abilities for cross-functional work.
• Able to work with figures and build sales/stock plans.

Responsibilities

• Analyse demand and supply trends to guide product development.
• Establish and manage the sales and merchandising mix.
• Plan product ranges and prepare stock and sales plans.
• Monitor stock levels and ensure timely deliveries.
• Coordinate with suppliers and verify packaging/labeling.
• Develop and adjust promotions and marketing strategies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Higher Secondary/STPM/Pre-U

Diploma

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Jaya Grocer is an affiliate of Grab, Southeast Asia’s leading superapp. To bring the

convenience of on-demand grocery delivery to more consumers in Malaysia, we are dedicated

towards building a strong team that is aligned with our goals. At Jaya Grocer, team

collaboration and dedication is what we require to deliver quality products and service to our

consumers and customers.

Our Vision:

Our goal is to become the leading online-to-offline (O2O) retailer, leveraging our omnichannel

strength to provide our customers with a rewarding, fulfilling, and exciting experience. Our

goal is for customers to say “I can get what I want whenever I need it”. We aim to achieve

this through offering high-quality yet affordable goods, facilitating seamless cashless

checkouts, loyalty membership via GrabRewards and introducing our private label with "Grab" Signatures.

Our Mission:

Provide a diverse variety of High Quality and Fresh Produce

Ensure customers have the Best Shopping Experience

To grow the business through successful Collaboration and Partnerships

Practice the Values of Jaya Grocer every single day

Our Values:

These Values form the foundation of our organisation and should be lived by each of us, as

they are a part of our DNA. So, if you fit the profile and are able to contribute towards our

Get to know the role:

Responsible for analysing demand and supply trends, identifying and executing product development as well as establishing the sales and merchandising mix. Manage sales trends, sales figures, planning product ranges and preparing sales and stock plans.

Key Responsibilities:

Achieves sales and margin targets established in the category sales and margin plans.

Layout for the assigned fast-moving goods categories.

Tracking the delivery of stocks, ensuring stocks arrive on time and meet the company’s quality standards.

Check daily stock level to estimate order and monitor stock movement accurately and follow the FIFO system.

To check the invoices and delivery notes against the purchase orders to confirm if the order quantity and prices quoted are consistent.

Maintaining close relationships with suppliers.

Review product packaging and labelling to ensure that the required product information and translations are accurate and compliant with company requirements, and coordinate with relevant parties to make necessary amendments where required.

Handle and verify shipping and import documentation for imported goods, ensuring all required documents are complete, accurate, and in accordance with relevant procedures and requirements.

You will be exposed to store operations in the areas of planning, sales promotions, and merchandising display.

Develops convenience retailing programs, offers, strategies to meet customer needs.

Explore the competitor market, pricing and market demand.

Sensitive to the market trend and customer demand and work out promotion and marketing strategy plan.

To ensure all procedures comply with the company standards and policies.

To perform ad-hoc task as assigned.

You should have:

Candidate must possess at least a Higher Secondary/STPM/"A" Level/Pre-U, Diploma,

Advanced/Higher/Graduate Diploma, Bachelor's Degree, others or equivalent

Preference will be given to those with buying experience in retailing

Strong negotiation skills, decision making and problem solving, good communication and interpersonal skills, analytical and good with figures

Required language(s): Chinese, Bahasa Malaysia, English

Jaya Grocer is a leading premium supermarket chain in Malaysia and an affiliate of Grab, Southeast Asia’s leading superapp. With over 50 stores, we offer high-quality, fresh, and imported products.

Through our online-to-offline (O2O) model, we provide seamless shopping experiences both in-store and online, with cashless checkouts, GrabRewards, and our Grab Signatures private label.

Driven by our values—Teamwork, Trust, Integrity, Customer Satisfaction, and Growth—we aim to deliver quality, value, and convenience to every customer.

Jaya Grocer is a leading premium supermarket chain in Malaysia and an affiliate of Grab, Southeast Asia’s leading superapp. With over 50 stores, we offer high-quality, fresh, and imported products.

Through our online-to-offline (O2O) model, we provide seamless shopping experiences both in-store and online, with cashless checkouts, GrabRewards, and our Grab Signatures private label.

Driven by our values—Teamwork, Trust, Integrity, Customer Satisfaction, and Growth—we aim to deliver quality, value, and convenience to every customer.