Merchandise Planner

UNIQLO; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a candidate to develop and execute merchandising strategies. Responsibilities include ensuring optimal merchandise mix, minimizing out-of-stock situations, and maximizing sales. The role requires proficiency in Bahasa Melayu and English, along with analytical skills. Fresh graduates with a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or related fields are encouraged to apply. Competitive candidates should have a strong commercial acumen and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in both Bahasa Melayu and English (written & verbal).
• Good analytical skills for data interpretation.
• Preferably 4-5 years of experience in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper merchandise mix in stores.
• Develop and execute merchandising and sales strategies.
• Minimize Out of Stock SKU through forecasting.

Skills

Proficiency in Bahasa Melayu

Proficiency in English

Analytical skills

Commercial acumen

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or related field

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible in ensuring the right amount of merchandise mix in stores always from the moment of product launching and before selling out, with the goal of achieving sales targets and customer satisfaction.
• Develop and execute merchandising/sales/production strategies along with initiative to revise plans accordingly to actual sales situation and adjust production by SKU.
• To minimize Out of Stock SKU by percentage through thorough review and forecasting each item and its SKU’s sales.
• As a team, target to maximize sales and profit, minimize year-end inventory, and eliminate SKU out of stock.

Job Requirements

• Education Background Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Studies, Mass Communication or any others related field
• Strong proficiency in Bahasa Melayu and English (written & verbal) Key Requirements
• Good in figure and analysis skills.
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply. Preferably 4-5 years working in any related field.
• Strong commercial acumen with an interest in understanding latest consumer trends and behavior.
• Self-driven, takes ownership and acts promptly to accomplish performance targets and expectations.
• Resourceful and able to work under pressure and handle for AD-Hoc task through proactively seeking out information and taking appropriate actions when changes arise