We are a leading retail chain company in Malaysia, operating a diverse portfolio of hypermarket, supermarket, pharmacy and F&B brands, which included Giant, Cold Storage, Mercato, TMC, My Chemist Hub, Uncle Jack, Mercato Café and Kyojin Sushi.
In line with our expansion plan, we are looking for a driven and ambitious Category Manager (GMS) to join our team at GCH Retail (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd. This full-time role is based in Shah Alam, Selangor and will be responsible for managing and optimizing the product categories within our retail business.
What you'll be doing
- Analyze market trends and consumer data to identify opportunities for category growth and development
- Develop and implement effective category management strategies to drive sales and profitability
- Negotiate with suppliers to secure the best products, pricing and terms for your categories
- Collaborate with the merchandising, marketing and operations teams to ensure seamless category execution
- Monitor category performance and make data-driven decisions to continuously improve results
- Provide regular reporting and insights to the senior management team
- Any related tasks/project assigned by Superior from time to time
What we're looking for
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in category management or retail buying within the Retail & Consumer Products industry
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions
- Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills to collaborate effectively with internal and external partners
- Proactive and results-oriented mindset with a passion for the retail industry
- Tertiary qualification in a relevant field such as Business, Marketing or Retail Management