Buyer

Job Summary

The role is responsible for overseeing product procurement, ensuring alignment with requirements and budget. Key duties include managing the range plan, budgeting, and monitoring stock levels, with a focus on optimising inventory through effective stock week cover strategies. The position involves identifying fast- and slow-moving products to take immediate action, coordinating with stock merchandisers to allocate stock across outlets, and working closely with suppliers to track delivery timelines (ETA & ETD). Additionally, the role involves sourcing and product development, managing product code creation, maintaining accurate data, and preparing comprehensive reports on a weekly, monthly, and annual basis to support data-driven decision-making.

Responsibilities

  • Manage product buying based on requirement and budget.
  • Manage range plan, budget, stock week cover and inventory levels.
  • Identify slow and fast-moving products for immediate action.
  • Work with stock merchandisers on stock allocation to outlet.
  • Sourcing/development of products.
  • Liaising with suppliers on delivery ETA & ETD.
  • Manage code creation and upkeep data.
  • Prepare and analyze weekly, monthly, and yearly reports for decision making.

Qualifications / Skills Needed

  • Diploma or Degree in Business Management, Mathematics, or its equivalent.
  • At least 2- 5 years hands-on experience in Retail buying / FMCG / Apparel buying.
  • Possess analytical ability and negotiation skills and keen eye on merchandising.
  • Candidates with accounts/finance background and buyers with experience from hypermarket or fast-moving consumers goods (FMCG) are encouraged to apply.

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