Category Executive/Management Trainee (Purchasing)

Responsibilities:

Supplier Management

• Liaise with suppliers and carry out negotiation.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, promotions, and delivery schedules.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve supply issues.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers.
• Source for new suppliers from time to time.

Category Management

• Understand the consumer needs and market research.
• Analyze sales reports and purchasing data.
• Manage assigned product categories (e.g., fresh/grocery/non-food).
• Resolve discrepancies related to product codes, pricing, quantities, or deliveries.
• Review category sales and profitability.
• Plan promotions and seasonal products.
• Continuously evaluate and improve assigned product categories.

Purchasing & Inventory Management

• Process purchase orders, coordinate payment arrangements, and verify invoices.
• Ensure all pricing submissions are processed accurately and within the required timelines.
• Ensure timely stock arrival.
• Monitor and managing stock allocations to outlets and interpret sales forecast.
• Ensure optimal stock levels to avoid overstocking or stock shortages.
• Any other ad hoc task assigned by the management from time to time.

Requirements:

• Candidate must possess at least a Diploma/ Advanced/ Higher/ Graduate Diploma/ Degree in any field.

• Applicants must be willing to work in Pandamaran, Port Klang. (Please note that the work location has limited public transportation access.)

• Preferably 1 to 2 years working experience at similar position.

• Fresh graduates are also encouraged to apply. Internship or part-time experience in retail, merchandising, procurement, or FMCG is an advantage.

• Familiar with Microsoft Excel and willing to continuously improve skills.

• Able to work in a fast-paced retail environment and meet deadlines.

• Able to work independently as well as in a team environment.

• Good organizational and time management skills.

Benefits:

• 5 working days, Monday to Friday 8:30am to 6pm, Fixed hour & on site
• RM 150 medical claim per month
• 17 days annual leave
• 18 days public holiday per year
• Annual increment and bonus
• Attendance allowance
• Company phone provided
• Opportunity for overseas business travel
• Free parking
• On-site gym facilities available