Product & Merchandising Specialist

MR DIY TRADING SDN BHD; Seri Kembangan; On-site; MYR 45,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

MR D.I.Y. is seeking a proactive Buying/Merchandising professional to help create and maintain product plans, coordinate with suppliers, and monitor inventory. You will work cross-functionally with marketing, sales, and operations to drive launches and promotions.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years’ experience in retail or related fields, with strong Excel and PowerPoint skills, and proficiency in English and Malay; Mandarin is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, merchandising, retail management, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of buying, merchandising, designing, product development, or data analysis.
• Experience in Retail, FMCG, Fashion, Ecommerce, Sports, or General Merchandise industry.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to communicate in English and Malay.
• Mandarin proficiency is required, with at least conversational ability.

Responsibilities

• Support in creating and maintaining product and assortment plans based on market trends and customer preferences thru product development or brand liaison.
• Assist in gathering and analyzing data to inform decision-making.
• Accurate and timely updates to product and assortment plans.
• Research reports on competitor trends and customer behavior.
• Contributed ideas for product selections and adjustments.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure the smooth continuation and completion of existing projects.
• Track project timelines, deliverables, and progress while addressing any issues that arise.
• Regular status updates and reports on ongoing projects.
• Resolved bottlenecks or challenges to maintain project momentum.
• Successful completion of assigned tasks within project timelines.
• Assist in communicating with suppliers to track order status, resolve issues, and follow up on deliveries.
• Ensure all vendor documentation and records are up-to-date.
• Maintained and accurate records of vendor interactions and agreements.
• Resolved vendor-related issues in a timely manner.
• On-time delivery of products from suppliers.
• Monitor stock levels and support in managing inventory replenishment processes.
• Flag slow-moving or overstocked items for review.
• Updated inventory reports.
• Recommendations for reorders or clearance strategies for excess stock.
• Improved stock availability and reduced overstock.
• Work with marketing, sales, and operations teams to ensure consistent execution of strategies.
• Support in coordinating product launches and promotional activities.
• Contribution to successful marketing and promotional campaigns.
• Coordinated efforts with other departments for smooth project execution.
• Clear and timely communication across teams.
• Stay informed about market trends, product knowledge, and industry best practices.
• Participate in training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge.
• Updated knowledge of market trends and company products.
• Active participation in team learning activities.
• Growth in skills to contribute effectively to the role.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

English & Malay language ability

Mandarin conversational ability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business/Marketing/Merchandising/ Retail Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

MR D.I.Y. is seeking a proactive Buying/Merchandising professional to help create and maintain product plans, coordinate with suppliers, and monitor inventory. You will work cross-functionally with marketing, sales, and operations to drive launches and promotions.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years’ experience in retail or related fields, with strong Excel and PowerPoint skills, and proficiency in English and Malay; Mandarin is a plus.