Executive Merchandising Buyer

Bonia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A fashion industry leader based in Kuala Lumpur is looking for a skilled Merchandiser to oversee product development, manage sourcing, and coordinate between teams. The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and possess at least 3 years of experience in merchandising. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and excellent communication skills are essential for this role. This position offers an engaging work environment with opportunities for growth and advancement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field required.
• 3+ years of experience in a similar role, preferably in fashion.
• Detail-oriented and able to manage high SKU volumes.

Responsibilities

• Plan, source, and manage materials for product development.
• Handle orders from sampling to shipment ensuring quality and timelines.
• Communicate with marketing, design, and factory departments.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Proficiency in MS Excel

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Merchandising, Fashion, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Sheets

Job description

Responsibilities

• Planning, sourcing material, sample order and accessory management.
• Handle orders from sampling to shipment to ensure delivery within agreed cost, quality and timelines.
• Lead all product development after the designing phase through prototype samples, fit samples and production samples.
• Communicate effectively with departments such as Marketing, Designing, Sampling, and Factory for timely approvals and to resolve issues that may delay shipment.
• Handle regular purchasing material duties and administrative tasks.
• Monitor and coordinate product development till final sample accuracy, quality checks, measurements, comments for changes, final approvals and quotations.
• Prepare cost sheets to determine selling price.
• Address quality issues with Customer Service, buyers and factory.
• Handle shipment and work closely with forwarders.
• Plan and develop merchandising strategies that balance customers’ expectations and company objectives.
• Analyse sales figures, customer reactions and market trends to anticipate product needs and plan product ranges/stock.
• Collaborate with buyers, suppliers, distributors and analysts to negotiate prices, quantities and time-scales as needed.
• Forecast profits/sales and plan budgets.
• Build constructive customer relationships and collaborate with channel partners to build pipeline and close deals.
• Remain up to date with industry’s best practices.
• Responsible for merchandise replenishment, allocation and consolidation.
• Develop sales analyses to monitor product sales performance and provide insights for the buying plan.
• Ensure inventory levels are maintained in line with budget, Open to Buy, and sell-through targets.
• Arrange products for photo shooting and maintain product descriptions, specifications, digital assets and categorizations.
• Assist supervisors to deliver efficient and accurate tasks within deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Merchandising, Fashion, or related field.
• Proven working experience as a merchandiser or in a similar role, preferably in the fashion industry.
• Familiarity with men's bag development and the overall fashion market (3+ years preferred).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication skills to liaise between the design team, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to clearly articulate ideas and requirements to ensure alignment.
• Ability to organize, prioritize tasks; proactive and self-motivated.
• Bachelor Degree in Business Management or related field.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills, able to manage high SKU volumes.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Proficient in MS Excel/Google Sheets (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables is a plus).