assistant manager, merchandising - Petaling Jaya, Malaysia - myNEWS

Description

·Selecting and developingprofitable new product lines.

·Managing relationship withsuppliers and negotiating the reductions of goods sold cost.

·Overall effectiveness of supplychain and cost management.

·Leading and developingmarketing plans.

·Keep abreast of the current markettrends, customer requirements and competitor activity to identify marketopportunities.

·Conducting range reviews andundertaking continuous improvement of the product offer through effective rangeanalysis.

·Creating effectiverelationships with outlet staff through regular telephone communication andvisits.

·Retail buying experience withrelevant product category.

·Account management skills andexperience of working with large branded suppliers.

·Strong negotiation skills andexperience of negotiating income and promotional support from Suppliers.

·Understanding of Profit andLoss management.

·Engaging and influentialcommunication.

· Exceptional analytical skills andability to use data to drive business decisions.