Category Manager/Senior Buyer

Job Description:

• Responsible for barcode creation.
• Sales performance tracking for selected activities assigned.
• Develop and management range plan for assigned activities.
• Develop product strategy with right product, price, cost to deliver both sales and margin.
• Performs buying based on requirements and budget.
• Monitor and ensure on-time delivery of stocks from suppliers.
• Review sell through and inventory level for optimum inventory.
• Prepare and analyze reports.
• Prepare supplier monthly sales report and send to them.
• Improve/ elevate range to suit stores and e-commerce platform.
• Generate and analyze sales, product, stocks level and supplier performance.
• Code creation, system paster, issue PO & update Delivery Plan.
• Checking and verify PO & PI from import supplier, RD feedback, CN request and etc.
• Sourcing for potential brand or supplier, evaluate and propose for the business.
• Develop new product with supplier for exclusivity and margin optimization.
• Maintain good relationship with supplier and business partners.
• Market survey to get in touch with current market trend and develop for future plan.
• Update range plan, product strategy and purchase after every seasonal buy.
• To perform 3rd party and group brand seasonal or continuity buy.

Job Requirement:

• Diploma or Degree in Purchasing or its equivalent.
• At least 5-7 years hands on experience in buying or purchasing.
• People manager who can lead the team to deliver result.
• Suppliers’ relationship management.
• Possess analytical ability and negotiation skills.
• Preferably Managers specializing in Merchandising/Buying with experience from hypermarket or fast moving consumers goods (FMCG).
• Willing to work at Sunway City, Selangor (HQ).
• Join a dynamic & fast paced environment.
• Fast track career growth for high performer.
• Internal transfers and promotion are top priority when filling up a vacant or new position.