Merchandising Purchasing Executive I Retail wholesales trade / UP TO $3300

Lau Choy Seng Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the retail sector is seeking a proactive Merchandising Purchasing Executive to manage the purchasing process and liaise with suppliers. This role offers career advancement opportunities in a dynamic environment. Candidates should have a diploma in Merchandising or related fields, with proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Excel, along with strong communication abilities.

Benefits

Career Advancement Opportunities

Medical & Dental Benefits

Annual Appraisal for Good Performance

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role preferred.
• Experience and proficiency in SAP required.
• Must be able to communicate with Mandarin-speaking associates.

Responsibilities

• Assist in PO creation and inventory management.
• Drive sales and product assortment strategies.
• Liaise with suppliers and handle promotions.

Skills

Strong numeric skills

Good communication skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Proficient in MS Excel

Education

Diploma in Merchandising or eCommerce

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Highlights:

• Leading Kitchen Professionals since 1948 – A growth-oriented Co

• 5 mins walk from Chinatown MRT / 5 workdays week + 1 monthly ¾ Saturday till 3pm

• Preferable Experience in SAP & Competence in MS Excel VLOOKUP – An Advantage

• SAP B1 system - Training Provided

• Career Advancement Opportunities / Medical & Dental Benefits

Job Summary
We are seeking a highly organized Merchandising Purchasing Executive to join our team. The Merchandising Purchasing Executive will assist the Manager in PO creation, reports, liaising with external suppliers and internal departments to ensure seamless process of stock to store after order is placed and providing necessary clerical and administrative support. The ideal candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented with effective communication abilities.

Job Responsibilities

• Drive sales, profit, and income goals through strategic category planning

• Develop customer-focused product assortments and compelling promotional campaigns

• Design planograms and placement strategies to influence shopper behavior

• Implement competitive pricing, price comparisons and analyze pricing in the SAP system

• Follow up and update information accurately in the SAP system

• Source for new products and allocate product categories

• Analyse product pricing strategies and their impact on sales and margins

• Liaise with suppliers on promotional activities and prompt delivery of stocks

• Conduct market research to stay current with the market trend and competitor strategies

• Ensure order confirmations and invoices from suppliers are accurate.

• Creating and uploading purchase orders to facilitate receiving process.

• Work on retail prices with HODS and ensure prices are aligned and updated accordingly to special promotion / seasons

• Follow up and keep track with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries.

• Follow up with suppliers and liaise with stores when issues arise (eg damage stocks, wrong items delivered, etc)

• Liaising with stores and warehouse to arrange stocks to stores.

• Liaising with stores and MIS on inventory-system related issues.

• Weekly stock level replenishment for stores.

• Monitor stock level of key items and follow up with re-orders when necessary.

• Weekly and Monthly sell through reports.

• Attend calls enquiries / orders / emails

  • Undertake incoming and outgoing calls.

  • Serve as a first point of contact for issues encountered.

  • Identify the issues and escalate to relevant internal teams for follow-ups.

• Do tally sheet for shipment(Tally Supplier Tax Invoice / Packing list against SAP, thereafter, pull the PO details in EXCEL)

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially in MS Excel, V-look up.

• Check & verify goods received from suppliers.

• Provide sales analysis, stock status or other reports when requested.

• Support operations when necessary.

Job Requirements

• Diploma in Merchandising, eCommerce or equivalent.

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in a similar role and industry preferred (wholesales - retail trade)

• Preferable Experience & Proficient in SAP

• PC literate, proficient in MS Excel and Microsoft Office

• Those with administrative experience will be considered for Warehouse Administrative role.

• No experience in Purchasing but has administrative experience are welcome to apply for Warehouse Administrative role

• Strong numeric and analytical skills

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Sense of urgency flexibility ability to multi-task.

• Pleasant personality with excellent interpersonal skills

• Good communication skills & good command of English & Mandarin.(in order to handle queries, feedback and concerns from Mandarin speaking associates in regards with the shipments matters.)

• Permanent Position with annual appraisal for candidates with good performance, AWS, Medical and Dental benefit.

• Able to communicate with Chinese speaking associates and customers.

• Only Singaporean

Working hours:

• Monday toFriday: 8.30am - 6pm

• Saturday: 8.30am - 3pm

• Work 1 Saturday per month (Once a month duty).

• Permanent Sun & PH Off

Please send in resume indicating reasons for leaving, current and expected salaries.

Interview & Working location at:

Lau Choy Seng Pte. Ltd

21, 23 & 25 Temple Street

Singapore 058568

(5 mins walk from Chinatown MRT station, Exit A)

Please visit us at www.lauchoyseng.com

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Salary will be commensurate with experience and SAP knowledge.