Junior Fashion/ Retail Buyer (Hybrid Work Setup)

ZALORA Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading online fashion retailer in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Junior Buyer for Shoes to support buying and trading activities, ensuring strong sales and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate has 1-3 years of experience in merchandising or buying, possesses strong analytical skills, and is proficient in Excel. This role requires effective collaboration with multiple teams to manage stock availability, trading performance, and vendor relations. The role offers a dynamic work environment focused on fashion and e-commerce.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years experience in buying, merchandising, planning, or commercial support.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with Excel/Google Sheets.
• Understanding of footwear, including trends, sizing, and brands.

Responsibilities

• Lead the range build and buying process for shoes.
• Define and execute replenishment strategies for core styles.
• Support weekly trading routines and identify risks/opportunities.
• Coordinate with brands/vendors and assist in business reviews.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Excel/Google Sheets proficiency

Communication skills

Job description

The Junior Buyer (Shoes) supports the buying and trading of the Shoes category to deliver strong commercial results across sales, margin, stock health, and customer satisfaction. This role works closely with the Buyer/Category Manager and cross‑functional teams to execute seasonal buys, manage replenishment, support brand/vendor relationships, and ensure the right product is available at the right time and price.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Range Build, Buying & Replenishment
• Lead the range build and buying process: SKU selection, order quantities, delivery phasing, and product set‑up accuracy.
• Define and execute replenishment strategy for core styles and best sellers, ensuring strong availability by size.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain/Operations to manage delivery timelines and resolve supply issues.
• Trading & Category Performance
• Support weekly trading routines: track performance by brand, franchise, price point, and key styles.
• Identify risks and opportunities (e.g., fast sellers, slow movers, size gaps, pricing gaps) and propose actions.
• Assist with campaign readiness: ensure hero SKUs, stock availability, and promotional set‑up are aligned.
• Vendor / Brand Coordination
• Support day‑to‑day communication with brands/vendors: PO follow‑ups, delivery confirmations, product information collection.
• Assist in preparing business reviews and meeting materials (sell‑through, best sellers, markdown performance, availability).
• Catalogue & Onsite Readiness
• Work with content and onsite teams to ensure product pages are trade‑ready:
• Images, attributes, size/fit information, color mapping, correct categorization
• Support accurate system set‑up (e.g., costs, RRPs, size runs, barcodes, product hierarchy).
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration
• Coordinate with Marketing, Merchandising, Planning, Finance, Operations, and Content to ensure smooth execution from buy to launch and trading.

REQUIREMENTS

• 1–3 years experience in buying, merchandising, planning, or commercial support (fashion/e‑commerce/retail preferred).
• Strong analytical and organizational skills; comfortable with Excel/Google Sheets (pivot tables, lookups).
• Interest and understanding of footwear: key brands, seasonality, sizing, trend vs core basics.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple timelines (launches, deliveries, campaign prep).
• Good communication skills to work with internal teams and external vendor.

ZALORA Story

ZALORA is Asia’s leading online fashion, beauty and lifestyle destination, part of Global Fashion Group. As one of the region’s pioneer large scale e‑commerce platforms, ZALORA has established a strong presence throughout the region, particularly in Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Hong Kong enjoying over 50 million visits per month.

ZALORA is not obligated to accept resumes from any third parties on behalf of potential candidates for any position (advertised or otherwise) by any means unless ZALORA has executed a written agreement with such third party and has expressly requested such third party for candidate referrals. Third parties who provide unsolicited resumes of candidate(s) shall waive and forfeit all rights to claim for any placement fees or referral fees in the event that such candidate is eventually engaged or employed by ZALORA or Global Fashion Group.

Consent Disclaimer

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