Merchandiser/Buyer (Foodline Category)

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

Job summary

A leading retail company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Merchandiser/Buyer for foodline, softline, and hardline products. The role involves negotiating with suppliers, planning sales targets, and supporting store operations. Candidates should have at least 3 years of relevant experience and a degree in any field. Own transport is required, and the working location is in Maluri, Cheras.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Advanced Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree, Post Graduate Diploma, Professional Degree, or Master’s Degree in any field.
• At least 3 years of working experience as a buyer/merchandiser or equivalent.
• Customer focused with strong oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead/influence and be a team player.
• Ability to manage complex and competing priorities while building strategies to improve results.
• Possess own transport and able to work in Maluri, Cheras.

Responsibilities

• Identify potential products to be developed in the assigned category.
• Prepare monthly reviews and provide counter‑measure actions.
• Negotiate with suppliers for best supply & support.
• Discuss new item innovation, promotions, and purchasing with suppliers.
• Plan weekly target sales and quantity allocation for stores.
• Provide day-to-day operational issue support.
• Conduct weekly and monthly sales reviews and develop counter-measures.
• Plan weekly store ordering schedules.
• Prepare layout and equipment for new store openings.
• Check execution of monthly promotion plans.
• Provide sales counter-measures as necessary.
• Visit stores to inspect conditions.
• Support special projects to improve department sales.

Job description

Merchandiser/Buyer (Foodline, Softline & Hardline)

Responsibilities

• Identify potential products to be developed in the assigned category.
• Prepare monthly review and provide counter‑measure actions.
• Negotiate with suppliers to achieve best supply & support.
• Discuss new item innovation, promotions, and product purchasing with suppliers.
• Plan weekly target sales and quantity allocation for stores, and create weekly production plans.
• Provide day‑to‑day operational issue support to smoothen operational tasks.
• Conduct weekly and monthly sales reviews and develop counter‑measures, including store best practices.
• Plan weekly store ordering schedules.
• Prepare layout and equipment for new store openings and renovations.
• Check execution of monthly promotion plans.
• Provide sales counter‑measures as and when necessary.
• Visit stores to inspect the selling floor and backroom conditions.
• Support special projects to improve department sales and activities.

Requirements

• Diploma / Advanced Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree, Post Graduate Diploma, Professional Degree, or Master’s Degree in any field.
• At least 3 years of working experience as a buyer / merchandiser or equivalent.
• Customer focused, strong oral communication skills, demonstrated ability to lead/influence, and a team player.
• Ability to manage complex and competing priorities while building simple strategies to improve results.
• Possess own transport and be able to work in Maluri, Cheras.