Job Description

To support our expansion in Singapore, we are looking for an experienced & enthusiastic individual to join our talented team. The role requires an organised individual, capable of managing complex information and a diverse supplier base.

The Accountabilities of the Role:

• Buying role for our Singapore business across multicategories

• Select and develop profitable new ranges

• Generating new ideas on how to grow YOY Sales, margin and supplier A&P income

• Building up strong relationships with suppliers to deliver effective and profitable plans

• Working closely with the supply base to ensure in store availability is maintained.

• Able to deliver meaningful reports and analyse the information / detail in order to get to the real issue and make a solution plan

• Supporting marketing activities and campaigns in store

• Manage backend functions for WH Smith skus on iShopChangi ecommerce platform

• Keeping updated of market trends and competitor activity in a fast paced environment, to help identify new opportunities as well as changes to our existing offering

• Working closely with other areas of the business including Operations, Business Development and Finance team
  

Hours of work: Monday – Friday 9am 6pm


The Requirements for the Role:

• 2 – 3 years experiences in Retail/FMCG background is an essential requirement. Preferably with experience in Books and multi category buying.

• Confident and approachable

• Enthusiastic and excited about the product and travel retail sector

• Ability to work cross functionally: Flexible, multitasking and adaptable person with transversal skills

• Net understanding of business (i.e. buying, forecasting and stock)

• Strong presentation skills

• Uses creative thought process – on product, promotions, displays, deals etc

• Excellent numerical and analysis capability

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills

• Proven track record of delivering strong levels of supplier income

• Remains calm under pressure

• Fluent in written and spoken English
  

Entitlements: 20 days of Annual Leaves Medical & Dental Others