• Analyzing customer demand/seasonal trend and customer buying pattern
• Plan and source the right products and assortments
• Negotiating with suppliers to get the lowest possible price, higher margin
(both front /back end margin - buying income)
• Present new items plan to MM/management with deletion plan for old, slow moving items
• Create and update items and vendor information
• Implement category management (including developing planogram)
• Manage price change (cost and retail)
• Work with suppliers on demand planning in advance
• Plan the purchase and track open to buy (OTB)
• Plan promotional activities with suppliers and work with marketing department
• Issue PO's (for promotion items and new items)
• Monitor the service level of suppliers delivery and take necessary action
• Monitor the in-stock level at stores and take necessary action
• Monitor the the overstock and take necessary action
• Analyze the performance of categories
• Work with operation and DC to ensure the plan is communicated, implemented and if any issues occur,
necessary action must be taken
• Prepare the report for MM and management
• Monitor the competition activities (product, price and promotion) by visiting their stores
• Visit the stores to ensure the implementation of the plan and learn customer behaviour
• Attend the Trade Fair and improve the knowledge
• Train assistant buyer

• Education : Diploma/University
• Specialized Knowledge : Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/Power Point), Understand the Category
• Skills : Negotiation skill, Basic English
• Abilities : Planning, Organizing and Managing
• Personal characteristics : High integrity, team player, detail oriented, willingness to learn
• Professional Certification : Not required
• Experience : Minimum 3 years experience, preferably in retail industry