Strategic Buyer: Data-Driven Growth & Range Expert

GMG; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Buyer to drive assortments and category growth. In this role, you will collaborate with the Category Manager to build strategic buying plans and curate impactful ranges, enhancing sales and inventory performance. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of buying experience, particularly in fashion or lifestyle sectors, and possesses strong analytical skills. Join us and contribute to a consumer-focused retail strategy.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ buying experience in sports, footwear, lifestyle, or fashion.
• Strong product sense and commercial acumen.
• Proven success in category management.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build data-led buying plans and budgets.
• Develop profitable assortments.
• Track sales and trends for opportunities.
• Analyse in-season performance for optimization.
• Oversee order placement and supplier negotiations.
• Translate store insights into product decisions.
• Support the buying team.

Skills

Data-led planning

Analytical skills

Category management

Stakeholder management

Job description

A leading retail company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Buyer to drive assortments and category growth. In this role, you will collaborate with the Category Manager to build strategic buying plans and curate impactful ranges, enhancing sales and inventory performance. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of buying experience, particularly in fashion or lifestyle sectors, and possesses strong analytical skills. Join us and contribute to a consumer-focused retail strategy.