Merchandising Executive (FMCG/Retail background)

Lee's Frozen Food Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading food distributor as a Merchandising Executive in Kuala Lumpur. Utilize your expertise in strategic planning and analytics to enhance product visibility and compliance at retail outlets. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on food equality across Southeast Asia while providing opportunities for professional growth within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental coverage

Opportunities for career advancement

Support for continuous learning

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Business Management or equivalent.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant working experience in retail.
• Proficient in spoken and written English and Bahasa Malaysia.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement product evaluations at retail outlets.
• Lead monthly price negotiations with local suppliers.
• Forecast stock requirements and monitor stock availability.

Skills

Strategic planning

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal abilities

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Management

Job description

Merchandising Executive (FMCG/Retail background)

We are one of South East Asia’s leading food distributors. Imagine what you could accomplish here. New ideas and commitment to food equality transform communities.

Bring your financial expertise, passion for strategic planning, and analytical skills to this exciting opportunity.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop, implement, and strategise product evaluability at retail outlets, including conducting product surveys, market research, and recommending seasonal products for festive periods.

Ensure full compliance with company standards on product quality, pricing, and profit margins.

Lead monthly price negotiations with local suppliers to achieve optimal cost efficiency.

Forecast stock requirements for 3 months to maintain sufficient inventory levels at retail outlets.

Ensure merchandising efforts achieve targeted margin percentages in line with company forecasts.

Coordinate with the Retail Operations team on product disposals, weekly markdowns, clearance activities, and the handling of near-expiry items.

Monitor stock availability across all SKUs, with a focus on top-performing items.

Conduct monthly follow-ups on price surveys and stock availability to maintain competitiveness and operational readiness.

Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships across internal teams and external partners.

Perform any other ad hoc tasks as assigned by Management.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management or equivalent field.

3 to 5 years of relevant working experience in the retail or supermarket industry.

Proficient in both spoken and written English and Bahasa Malaysia; additional language proficiency is an added advantage.

Proven ability to consistently deliver results and exceed expectations across all responsibilities.

Strong strategic mindset with experience in developing and executing business plans to meet organisational objectives in competitive markets.

Demonstrates solid leadership capabilities with the ability to lead, influence, and motivate teams effectively.

Excellent planning and negotiation skills, with strong interpersonal abilities to foster teamwork and collaboration.

Sound business acumen with sharp analytical and research skills, complemented by a customer-centric mindset.

Effective communicator with the ability to interact confidently across all organisational levels.

Highly independent yet a collaborative team player.

Strong problem-solving skills and capable of managing multiple tasks in a dynamic, unstructured environment.

Committed to meeting KPIs and deadlines, with a proactive approach to completing tasks ahead of schedule.

Maintains strict confidentiality and acts in the best interest of the company at all times.

Why Join Us?

Be part of something bigger: Help us make food equality a reality across Southeast Asia and beyond.

Work with a passionate team: Join a mission-driven company that values collaboration and innovation.

Grow with us: Opportunities for career advancement and professional development as we expand across Malaysia and Southeast Asia.

Comprehensive benefits package: Enjoy a range of benefits, including medical and dental coverage, and support for continuous learning.

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Which of the following types of qualifications do you have? How many years' experience do you have as a Merchandising Executive? How would you rate your English language skills? How many years' experience do you have with forecasting for businesses? How many years' experience do you have in market research? How many years of business management experience do you have?

Retail & Consumer Products 101-1,000 employees

Millions of people depend on us every day for their affordable food.

Lee's is a global leader in selling, marketing, and distributing food and non-food products to restaurants, healthcare, educational facilities, hospitality businesses, and more. With a vast network, Lee's operates across Southeast Asia and internationally, providing its customers with a wide range of products and services. The company focuses on delivering quality products, innovative solutions, and excellent customer service to support the success of its clients in the food service industry.

Join us in our mission of food equality, where we strive to ensure every person has access to quality products at affordable prices

Millions of people depend on us every day for their affordable food.

Lee's is a global leader in selling, marketing, and distributing food and non-food products to restaurants, healthcare, educational facilities, hospitality businesses, and more. With a vast network, Lee's operates across Southeast Asia and internationally, providing its customers with a wide range of products and services. The company focuses on delivering quality products, innovative solutions, and excellent customer service to support the success of its clients in the food service industry.

Join us in our mission of food equality, where we strive to ensure every person has access to quality products at affordable prices

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