Strategic Purchasing & Inventory Specialist

Joy Design Studio Sdn Bhd; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 54,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Joy Design Studio Sdn Bhd in Malaysia is seeking a responsible Purchasing & Inventory Executive to oversee purchasing operations, supplier coordination, inventory planning, online payment processing and daily operational support.

The ideal candidate is independent, well-organised and able to manage multiple tasks while ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and accountability in a fast-paced furniture retail and interior design business.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in business, supply chain, purchasing, or related field.
• 2–3 years in purchasing, inventory management, procurement, or operations.
• Experience in furniture retail or e-commerce is an advantage.
• Proficient in Excel and familiar with inventory systems or ERP.
• Strong communication, negotiation and supplier coordination skills.
• Analytical, detail-oriented and able to multitask independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily purchasing activities, including issuing Purchase Orders.
• Coordinate with suppliers on order confirmation, availability, lead times and delivery.
• Monitor supplier pricing, quotations and discrepancies.
• Identify opportunities for bulk purchasing discounts and cost savings.
• Maintain purchasing records and track outstanding orders.
• Plan stock replenishment based on sales demand and stock movement.
• Coordinate stock reconciliation between warehouse and showrooms.
• Coordinate online payment processing with Accounts.
• Provide cross-department updates on stock and delivery schedules.
• Prepare regular purchasing, inventory and supplier performance reports.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Detail-oriented

Education

Diploma or Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Logistics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Joy Design Studio Sdn Bhd in Malaysia is seeking a responsible Purchasing & Inventory Executive to oversee purchasing operations, supplier coordination, inventory planning, online payment processing and daily operational support.

The ideal candidate is independent, well-organised and able to manage multiple tasks while ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and accountability in a fast-paced furniture retail and interior design business.