Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Product and Assortment Planning

• Develop and implement long-term product and assortment strategies aligned with company goals via in house creation or brand liaison.
• Drive the category or product line's vision, ensuring alignment with market trends and customer needs.

2.    Team Leadership and Development

• Lead and mentor the team, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Provide guidance and training to ensure team members meet their objectives.

3.    Budget & Inventory Management

• Manage budgets for product orders, inventory purchasing, and promotional activities.
• Monitor product performance and adjust strategies to meet profit targets.
• Oversee end-to-end inventory management to ensure the right product mix, stock accuracy, and alignment with sales and merchandising strategies.

4.    Supplier and Vendor Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers to ensure consistent quality and supply.
• Negotiate complex contracts and drive long-term partnerships
• Lead cost negotiations with suppliers to achieve the most competitive pricing while maintaining product quality and strategic vendor relationships.

5.    Data-Driven Decision Making

• Leverage analytics to identify trends, forecast demand, and optimize inventory.
• Use data to evaluate promotional effectiveness and adjust strategies accordingly.

6.    Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with marketing, Logistics, and Visual Merchandising, Retail team to ensure alignment of goals and strategies.
• Drive collaborative campaigns and initiatives that maximize product visibility and revenue.

7.    Risk Management and Contingency Planning

• Anticipate market risks (e.g., Logistics disruptions or demand changes) and develop mitigation plans.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory standards.

Requirements:

Minimum 8 years of relevant working experience.

2.    Strong experience in buying, merchandising, designing, product development, and data analysis.

3.    Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint, with a minimum of 8 years of hands-on experience.

4.    Minimum 8 years of experience in Retail, FMCG, Fashion, E-commerce, Sports, or General Merchandise industries.

5.    Good command of English and Malay.

6.    Mandarin is required at a conversational level.

At least 4 years of people management experience, managing a minimum of 2 headcounts.