Food Buyer I

Al Futtaim Retail Company (Singapore) Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking a Sales Associate in Singapore to drive business success. Responsibilities include maximizing sales, managing stock levels, and building strong relationships across teams. The ideal candidate should possess a diploma or equivalent, along with at least two years of experience in retail buying or merchandising. This role also involves developing and training Buying Assistants, ensuring effective communication, and utilizing analytical skills for performance improvements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in retail (General/Foods) buying/merchandising.
• Trainable Buying Assistant able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Maximise sales and minimise costs to meet profit targets.
• Build relationships with Retail, Logistics, and Marketing teams.
• Develop and train Buying Assistants for business growth.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Good planning and organisation

Effective numerical and analytical skills

Good awareness of people behaviour

Education

Diploma in related field or equivalent

Job description

Marks & Spencer (M&S) is ready to push boundaries to lead the retail industry into a greener, speedier, more inspiring digital era. That’s why we’re revolutionising how we work and offering our most exciting opportunities yet. There’s never been a better time to be part of our team. Marks & Spencer is hiring Sales Associate to drive the business in Singapore.

Store Profitability

• To maximise sales and minimise costs in order to meet the company’s gross profit target.
• To maintain stock levels and commitment in order to maximise sales and minimise cost of reductions and food waste.
• To exploit selling opportunities through identifying and chasing the fast sellers in depth/ahead.
• To identify slow selling lines and propose action plan when necessary.
• To manage size ratio and availability through effective analytical work on the available information and reports to benchmark and generate recommendation and actions in order to maximise/achieve agreed targets.
• To propose percentage of uplift on promotional items.
• To assist in the preparation of relevant reports and information for analysis.

Communication

• To build good rapport and working relationship with Retail, Logistics and Marketing team.
• To closely work with Retail and Marketing Teams to deliver clear presentation of GMA, layout guidelines etc., and through effective communication to ensure agreed plans are being implemented by respective parties.
• To assist Head of Buying/Senior Buyer in producing operational guidelines for stores.
• To conduct regular store visits to establish links with the store team, collecting information on customer profile and store feedback, and be able to make recommendations on product presentation and layout enhancement to Head of Buying/Senior Buyer.

Developing Self or Others

• To develop and train Buying Assistant to be commercial and able to work independently to support the growth of the business.
• Through training and performance coaching to ensure understanding of the overall commercial target and the contribution that can be made at the Assistant level.
• To review regular performance and objectives for the development of yourself and buying assistant.

Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge

• Diploma in related field or equivalent.

Minimum Experience and Knowledge

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in retail (General/Foods) buying/merchandising.

Job‑Specific/Technical Skills required to complete the tasks

1. Good awareness of people behaviour.
2. Effective communication skills with internal and external customers.
3. Good planning and organisation.
4. Good prioritisation in delivering team objectives.
5. Effective numerical and analytical skills.
6. Keep abreast of market competition and sales trend.