Junior Buyer (Shoes) - Hybrid Work Setup

ZALORA Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

ZALORA Malaysia is seeking a motivated Junior Buyer for Shoes to join our hybrid team in Kuala Lumpur. You will own ranges, build relationships with key brand partners and help drive revenue growth across the footwear category.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years buying/merchandising experience, strong MS Excel and analytical skills, and a proactive attitude to spot opportunities in a fast-paced online fashion environment.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years' minimum working experience in a relevant buying/merchandising role.
• Experience with international/regional brands and an understanding of the e-commerce business.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a business.
• Experience of the buying cycle, the associated processes and management of seasonal timelines.
• Highly analytical with a passion for excel and numeracy. Proven experience of data, reporting and analysis.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with brands and internal departments.
• Attention to detail and high commitment to accuracy.
• Pro-active, driven and determined to achieve results in a fast paced working environment.
• Strong problem solving and full-picture thinking.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key brand partners.
• Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve revenue targets.
• Monitor and analyze sales performance to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Conduct frequent brand review meetings monthly, quarterly or seasonal.
• Builds and buys the most relevant range for the target customer.
• Ownership of weekly trade within own portfolio, including replenishment, stock swaps, RTS, etc.
• Supports all facets of contract negotiations with new potential brands/ suppliers.
• Demonstrates an understanding of new fashion and retail trends, and how these can affect the trading climate.
• Conducts regular competitor analysis to assess ranges and opportunities.
• Identifies promotional/ marketing opportunities to motivate sales.
• SWOT analysis leading to strategy reviews for senior management.
• Manages supplier performance including intake margin, trading margin, sell through, stock turn, delivery.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data analysis

Communication

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Junior Buyer (Shoes) - Hybrid Work Setup

We are looking for a motivated and experienced Junior buyer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of success in growing revenue and developing relationships with key brands.

The ZALORA Junior Buyer has a great level of ownership and accountability. With having your own brand and range responsibilities, it is at this level that you will be expected to have a holistic business-wide perspective, and identify wins and opportunities collaboratively outside of your own direct team.

What is essential to succeed and progress at this level are the behavioral and operational elements of the role evidenced by continuous development of oneself i.e. people skills, job skills, a sound understanding of our customer and competition etc.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key brand partners
• Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve revenue targets
• Monitor and analyze sales performance to identify opportunities for improvement
• Conduct frequent brand review meetings either on a monthly, quarterly or seasonal basis
• Builds and buys the most relevant range for the target customer
• Ownership of weekly trade within own portfolio, including replenishment, stock swaps, RTS, etc.
• Supports all facets of contract negotiations with new potential brands/ suppliers
• Demonstrates an understanding of new fashion and retail trends, and how these can affect the trading climate, regularly reads market research data and spots new business opportunities
• Conducts regular competitor analysis to assess ranges, identify opportunity and direction for brand exclusives, gain ideas for on-line layout and content, brand acquisition opportunities, sales impacting initiatives, etc.
• Identifies promotional/ marketing opportunities for the business in order to motivate further sales and provides a competitive and exciting retail environment for the customer
• Conducts in-season and end of season SWOT analysis leading to strategy reviews which is able to succinctly be presented to senior management
• Manages supplier performance including intake margin, trading margin, sell through, stock turn, delivery, etc.

Requirements

• 1-2 years' minimum working experience in a relevant buying/merchandising role.
• Experience with international/regional brands and an understanding of the e-commerce business will be a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a business.
• Experience of the buying cycle, the associated processes and management of seasonal timelines
• Highly analytical with a passion for excel and numeracy. Proven experience of data, reporting and analysis
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with brands and internal departments
• Attention to detail and high commitment to accuracy
• Pro-active, driven and determined to achieve results in a fast paced working environment.
• Critical well-rounded thinking of full picture, pros and cons; strong problem solving skills
• A strong understanding of MS Excel is a must An exciting platform to make your success story

The 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, Brunei, the Philippines, Hong Kong, and in Taiwan, enjoying over 50 million visits per month.