Junior Merchandiser

Position : Junior Merchandiser

Reports To : Senior Merchandiser

Responsibilities:

• to source for products for the company and the company's clients, including local and overseas sources, especially for premium-related oprojects;
  
• to negotiate with the suppliers and factories for the best item prices and payment terms possible for the company;
  
• to carry out related product research and study to ensure product viability and marketability;
  
• updating supplier information and performing valid costings into procurement database;
  
• compiling all relevant product information and visuals, and updating into the procurement database;
  
• arranging for product samples where necessary, either for client viewing or company's testing / evaluation;
  
• preparing system for POissuance upon job confirmation;
  
• preparing any other documents or information, ie logos, visuals, artwork etc required for the jobs;
  
• monitoring production schedule to ensure on-time delivery to clients, including monitoring of all production stages, ie pre-production, production, QC, delivery, shipping etc;
  
• checking pre-production and production samples against approved samples;
  
• arranging & monitoring QC timeline & results;
  
• following up & negotiating with suppliers re: poor QC result and / or defective items;
  
• updating product database on a regular basis, by carrying out trend studies on latest items, and/or through discussions or research with suppliers;
  
• to assist in checking for quotes where necessary for air and/or sea freights, and their associated costs, ie documents, handling etc;
  
• to assist in ensuring importing procedures are met with the proper docs complete, to ensure on time arrival and delivery of shipment;
  
• to handle importing of products;
  
• to keep abreast with the latest import laws and duties;
  
• to perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.
  

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fresh graduate

Pay: RM2,800.00 - RM3,200.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
  
• Opportunities for promotion
  
• Professional development
  

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kuala Lumpur: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
  

Application Question(s):

• As this position requires liaising with China factories, pls advise if you can speak & read Mandarin? If you can type Mandarin, that will be an added advantage
  

Education:

• Diploma/Advanced Diploma (Preferred)
  

Language:

• Mandarin (Required)
  
• English (Required)
  

Location:

• Kuala Lumpur (Preferred)
  

Work Location: In person

Expected Start Date: 08/01/2025