Merchandising Specialist - Business Development (Retail & Fulfillment)

What you'll do

You will be responsible for sourcing, selecting, and procuring a wide range of products for Shopee Consignment Service. Your primary focus will be identifying popular products, negotiating with suppliers, and ensuring a diverse, high-quality product assortment that meets customer demands. You will collaborate closely with internal teams, such as operations, and marketing, to drive sales growth, enhance customer satisfaction, and contribute to the overall profitability of the stores.

• Product Sourcing and Selection - Identify emerging market trends, customer demands, and popular product categories to curate a compelling product assortment. 
• Supplier Management and Negotiation - Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating favorable pricing, terms, and conditions for product procurement.
• Inventory Planning and Management - Analyze sales data, market demand, and stock levels to determine optimal inventory quantities and ensure product availability.
• Pricing and Promotion Strategy - To develop pricing strategies and promotional campaigns to drive sales and profitability.
• Supplier and Product Performance Analysis - Track and analyze supplier and product performance, including sales, customer ratings, returns, and other relevant metrics.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, procurement, or a related field.
• 2 -5 years of working experience in offline and online retail, buying, procurement, or supply chain roles, preferably in an e-commerce or retail environment.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and trends, and make informed purchasing decisions.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills to effectively collaborate with suppliers and internal teams.
• Familiarity with e-commerce platforms, product sourcing strategies, and industry best practices.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and data analysis tools.