I. JOB SUMMARY
Be responsible for procurement of food/non-food related products from supplier and other sources while ensuring; maximum profit margins and monitoring inventory levels.
II. MAIN ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for buying various goods, maintaining lowest cost products and maintaining acceptable warehouse service level, turns and inventory levels;
- Inspect all products for quality, quantity and grade;
- Set up information and items for vendors;
- Reconcile bouncers for vendors;
- Establish professional customer/vendor relationship;
- Research products, clarify specifications, obtain quotes, document competitive bidding, process requisitions, review credit terms and
purchasing contracts, type Pox and place orders;
- Provide a market condition forecast to management;
- Able to conversation in English / travel abroad / use computer related programs such as Office program, internet etc;
- Must be flexible, faithful and customer oriented, and project a positive attitude.
III. REQUIREMENTS
Education and Knowledge
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Business, Economics, Supply Chain, or related fields.
- Knowledge of FMCG/Beverage category management, business analysis, inventory control, and margin management.
Experience
- At least 2 years of experience in retail/store operations handling beverage products (water, soft drinks, RTD, coffee, etc.).
- More than 3 years of experience in beverage purchasing, procurement, or category management within retail, FMCG, or distribution environments.
- Proven experience working with beverage suppliers, distributors, or brand owners, including price negotiation and contract management.
- Experience managing beverage inventory, demand planning, and stock rotation (including expiry control and seasonal products).
Skills and Abilities
- Hard working, dynamic and driven
- Good at English
- Attention to details and able to work under pressure
- "Can do" attitude and discipline in meeting deadlines
Other characteristics
- Can be changed category or handled more category situationally;
- Preference various category handling