Merchandiser/Buyer (Foodline, Softline & Hardline)

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

Job summary

A retail company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Merchandiser/Buyer to oversee product development and supplier negotiation. Responsibilities include preparing monthly reports, managing weekly order planning, and ensuring optimal store conditions. The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of experience in a similar role, possess strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. A valid transport is required to work in Maluri, Cheras.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a buyer/merchandiser or equivalent.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and develop effective strategies.
• Possess own transport and able to work in Maluri, Cheras.

Responsibilities

• Identify potential products to develop in the assigned category.
• Prepare monthly reviews and provide counter measures.
• Negotiate with suppliers for the best supply and support.
• Plan weekly orders for stores.
• Oversee store conditions and execution of promotions.

Skills

Customer focus

Strong oral communication

Ability to lead and influence

Team player

Ability to manage complex priorities

Education

Diploma / Advanced Diploma / Bachelor's Degree / Post Graduate Diploma / Professional Degree / Master's Degree

Job description

Merchandiser/Buyer (Foodline, Softline & Hardline)

Identify potential products to be developed in the assigned category.

Prepare monthly review and provide counter measure.

Supplier negotiation to achieve best supply & support.

Supplier discussion on new item innovation, promotions, and product purchasing.

Weekly target sales and quantity allocation for store to achieve by making weekly production plan.

Day to day operational issue support to smoothen the operational task.

Weekly & Monthly review on sales & counter measure including store best practice.

Weekly ordering planning for store.

Preparing layout and equipment for new stores opening / renovation.

Check the execution of monthly promotion plan.

Provide sales counter measure as and when necessary.

Store visit to store and checking on the selling floor and backroom condition.

Support on special projects to improved department sales & activity.

Requirements:

Candidate must possess at least Diploma / Advanced Diploma / Bachelor's Degree, Post Graduate Diploma, Professional Degree, Master's Degree in any field.

At least 3 year(s) of working experience as buyer / merchandiser or equivalent.

Customer focused, strong oral communications with demonstrated ability to lead/influence and a team player.

Ability to manage complex and competing priorities whilst building simple strategies to improve results.

Possess own transport and able to work in Maluri, Cheras.