Malaysia Merchandising Trainee (Fresh Graduates Welcome）

AVID SPORTS MALAYSIA SDN. BHD.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

ANTA Group Malaysia is offering a Graduate Programme for a Merchandising Management Trainee. You will gain hands-on experience across the end-to-end merchandise lifecycle—from product planning and buying to assortment management, sales analysis, inventory optimisation and international wholesale operations.

Join a dynamic team with cross-functional collaboration, international exposure and a path to future leadership roles in merchandising and business management.

Qualifications

• Fresh graduates or candidates with up to 1 year of working experience.
• Proficiency in Mandarin (spoken and written) to communicate with Mandarin-speaking teams.
• Good English communication skills; Bahasa Malaysia proficiency is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Participate in end-to-end merchandise lifecycle activities in planning, buying and assortment management.
• Assist in sales analysis, inventory optimisation and international wholesale operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support merchandise decisions and business projects.
• Contribute to market trend analysis and data-driven insights to drive product mix and pricing decisions.

Skills

Fresh graduates

Mandarin proficiency

English communication

Analytical thinking

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing/Retail Management/Supply Chain/Fashion/Data Analytics

CGPA 3.50/4.00 or above

Tools

Excel

Job description

ANTA Group Malaysia | Graduate Programme

From Products to Business. Start Your Career with ANTA Group!

About the Role

Are you passionate about sports, curious about consumer trends, and excited to understand how successful retail businesses operate?

Join ANTA Group as a Merchandising Management Trainee and kick-start your career in the dynamic world of sportswear and retail.

You will gain hands-on exposure to the end-to-end merchandise lifecycle, from product planning, buying and assortment management to sales analysis, inventory optimisation and international wholesale operations.

Working alongside experienced professionals and cross-functional teams, you'll learn how merchandise decisions shape consumer experiences, drive sales performance and contribute to business growth.

This is an opportunity to develop your analytical skills, commercial mindset and business understanding, building a strong foundation for a long-term career in merchandising and future category or business management roles.

Why Join ANTA Group?

End-to-End Merchandising Exposure: Gain practical experience across merchandise planning, buying, sales analysis and inventory management.

Retail & Wholesale Business Experience: Understand how merchandise decisions support different business channels and commercial objectives.

International Exposure: Work with cross-functional teams and overseas partners in an international business environment.

Real Business Learning: Apply your knowledge to actual merchandise decisions, performance analysis and business projects.

Long-term Career Growth: Build the professional capabilities and commercial mindset to pursue future opportunities in merchandising, buying, category management and broader business roles.

Competitive Rewards: Enjoy a competitive compensation package and performance incentives in accordance with company policies.

Ready to Begin Your Journey?

Think beyond products. Learn the business. Grow with ANTA Group.

If you're an ambitious graduate with a passion for sports, strong analytical thinking and the drive to grow, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Learn & Do

1. Merchandise Planning & Buying

Support seasonal merchandise planning, Open-to-Buy (OTB) budgets, product assortment development and buying decisions.

Analyse market trends, consumer preferences and historical sales data to support merchandise strategies across footwear, apparel and accessories.

Monitor product performance, sales trends, sell-through rates and key merchandise indicators.

Identify business opportunities through data analysis and support decisions on product mix, pricing and promotional activities.

Assist in inventory planning, replenishment, stock allocation and end-of-season clearance to improve merchandise efficiency.

Work with relevant teams to track product availability, order fulfilment and inventory performance.

4. International Wholesale Business Exposure

Support international wholesale operations, including seasonal product selection, assortment planning and order management for overseas business partners.

Gain insights into how merchandise strategies are adapted to different markets and customer needs.

5. Cross-functional & Regional Collaboration

Collaborate with Retail Operations, Supply Chain, Logistics and other teams to support efficient merchandise operations and cross-border deliveries.

Participate in business projects and develop a broader understanding of retail and wholesale operations across markets.

Who We're Looking For

Fresh graduates or candidates with up to 1 year of working experience, holding a Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Retail Management, Supply Chain, Fashion, Data Analytics or related disciplines.

Candidates with a CGPA of 3.50/4.00 or above (or equivalent) are preferred.

Proficiency in Mandarin (spoken and written) to communicate effectively with Mandarin-speaking teams and business partners, along with good English communication skills. Bahasa Malaysia proficiency is an advantage.

Strong analytical and logical thinking skills, with confidence in working with numbers, interpreting data and identifying business insights.

Proficient in Microsoft Excel; knowledge of Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP or other data analysis tools is an added advantage.

Commercially curious and passionate about sports, retail and consumer products, with an interest in understanding what drives product sales and business growth.

Proactive, adaptable and eager to learn, with strong ownership, problem-solving abilities and a willingness to embrace new challenges.

Good communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.

Candidates who can join immediately or at short notice will be given priority consideration.

Relevant internships, business case competitions, analytical projects or retail experience would be an added advantage.

ANTA Established in 1991 and listed on the Main Board of Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 2007, ANTA Sports Products Limited (stock code: 2020.HK) is the leading sportswear companies in China. Up to Nov. 2016, ANTA’s market value was summed up to USD 7.39 Billion.

For many years, we have been principally engaged in the design, development, manufacturing and marketing of ANTA sportswear series to provide professional sporting goods to the mass market.

In recent years, we have started moving full steam ahead with the strategy of "Single-focus, Multi-brand, and Omni-channel" to deepen our footprint in the sportswear market.

ANTA Established in 1991 and listed on the Main Board of Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 2007, ANTA Sports Products Limited (stock code: 2020.HK) is the leading sportswear companies in China. Up to Nov. 2016, ANTA’s market value was summed up to USD 7.39 Billion.

For many years, we have been principally engaged in the design, development, manufacturing and marketing of ANTA sportswear series to provide professional sporting goods to the mass market.

In recent years, we have started moving full steam ahead with the strategy of "Single-focus, Multi-brand, and Omni-channel" to deepen our footprint in the sportswear market.