Senior Purchasing & Imports Manager (FMCG)

myNEWS HOLDINGS BERHAD; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

myNEWS HOLDINGS BERHAD is seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist to oversee direct-import Korean CU items, liaise with international suppliers, and ensure compliance with Malaysia's import regulations. The role requires strong forecasting, pricing and margin skills, plus coordination of promotions with Marketing and Operations.

You will supervise 2 merchandising assistants and contribute to supplier negotiations, item planograms, and internal communications for CU category across our

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in purchasing, import-export, or retail merchandising.
• Demonstrated supervisory or team-lead experience.
• Exposure to direct import operations, preferably in the food or FMCG sector.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement of direct-import Korean CU items and liaise with Korea BGF, supplier LJ, and freight forwarder CMR.
• Ensure compliance with Malaysian food import regulations and manage required import licences.
• Monitor stock levels and shelf life; forecast 2–3 months ahead and place orders with management approval.
• Coordinate promotions for imported Korean products with Marketing and Operations teams.
• Prepare price adjustment lists and ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Calculate margins for new product listings and supplier price increases.
• Develop item planogram templates and submit to Space Planning.
• Prepare slides and materials for nationwide meetings; issue internal memos and manage CU operations.

Skills

Procurement

Import-Export

Retail Merchandising

Supplier Liaison

Forecasting

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration/Logistics/Supply Chain

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

MS Office

Job description

myNEWS HOLDINGS BERHAD is seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist to oversee direct-import Korean CU items, liaise with international suppliers, and ensure compliance with Malaysia's import regulations. The role requires strong forecasting, pricing and margin skills, plus coordination of promotions with Marketing and Operations.

You will supervise 2 merchandising assistants and contribute to supplier negotiations, item planograms, and internal communications for CU category across our