Merchandiser/Buyer (Foodline, Softline & Hardline)

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

Job summary

A leading retail company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced Buyer/Merchandiser to manage product development and supplier negotiations. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 3 years in the role with strong communication skills and a focus on improving sales performance. Responsibilities include sales reviews, operational support, and store assessments. A bachelor's degree is required, alongside the ability to handle multiple priorities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as buyer/merchandiser.
• Customer-focused with strong oral communication.
• Ability to manage competing priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop potential products in the assigned category.
• Prepare sales reviews and negotiate with suppliers.
• Support operations to ensure smooth task execution.
• Conduct store visits to assess conditions and promote sales.

Skills

Supplier negotiation

Communication

Project support

Sales analysis

Education

Diploma/Bachelor's Degree in any field

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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.