A new international fashion brand is entering the Malaysian market, and we’re looking for a commercially driven Senior Buyer to play a key role in building the business from the ground up.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys combining market insight, commercial strategy and product expertise — with the autonomy to influence what the brand brings to Malaysian consumers.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the local buying strategy in line with the brand’s global direction and Malaysia market opportunities.
- Analyse market trends, customer behaviour, competitors and sales performance to identify commercial opportunities.
- Build and manage the product assortment, range architecture, pricing and seasonal buying plans.
- Partner closely with regional/global teams on product selection, forecasts, allocations and new product launches.
- Monitor sell-through, inventory and product performance, taking timely actions to maximise sales and profitability.
- Conduct regular market visits and competitor analysis to ensure the assortment remains relevant and competitive.
Requirements
- 5-8 years of buying / merchandising experience within fashion or lifestyle retail.
- Strong understanding of the local fashion retail landscape, consumer behaviour and market trends.
- Proven commercial and analytical capabilities, with strong understanding of sales, margin, stock and sell-through.
