Junior Merchandising Associate - Business Development (Fresh grads are welcomed!)

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

Job summary

A leading eCommerce platform in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a motivated individual to focus on product sourcing and supplier management. The role involves identifying market trends, negotiating pricing, and managing inventory to ensure a diverse selection that meets customer demands. Ideal candidates are fresh graduates or those with relevant eCommerce or retail experience and excellent analytical and negotiation skills. Join a dynamic team to contribute to sales growth and customer satisfaction significantly.

Qualifications

• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply!
• Working experience in eCommerce or retail is an advantage.
• Good analytical skills are necessary for interpreting data and trends.

Responsibilities

• Identify emerging market trends and popular product categories.
• Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers.
• Analyze sales data to determine optimal inventory quantities.
• Develop pricing strategies to drive sales profitability.
• Track and analyze product performance metrics.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Job Description

Your primary focus will be identifying popular products, negotiating with brands, retailers and suppliers, and ensuring a diverse, high-quality product assortment that meets customer demands. You will collaborate closely with internal teams, such as operations, and marketing, to drive sales growth, enhance customer satisfaction, and contribute to the overall profitability of the stores.

• Product Sourcing and Selection – Identify emerging market trends, customer demands, and popular product categories to curate a compelling product assortment.
• Supplier Management and Negotiation – Establish and maintain strong relationships with brands, retailers and suppliers, negotiating favourable pricing, terms, and conditions for product procurement.
• Inventory Planning and Management – Analyze sales data, market demand, and stock levels to determine optimal inventory quantities and ensure product availability on the platform.
• Pricing and Promotion Strategy – Develop pricing strategies and promotional campaigns to drive sales and profitability.
• Performance Analysis – Track and analyze product performance, including sales, customer ratings, returns, and other relevant metrics.

Requirements

• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply!
• Working experience in eCommerce or retail environment would be an added advantage.
• Good analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and trends, and make informed purchasing decisions.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills to effectively collaborate with suppliers and internal teams.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.