Job Responsibilities
- Conduct market research to identify industry trends, customer preferences, and competitor activities
- Develop new product ideas and improve existing products based on market demand, sales data, and customer feedback
- Manage product development process from concept to launch, ensuring timelines are met
- Liaise with suppliers from China regarding product sourcing, quotations, specifications, sample development, production progress, and delivery schedules
- Negotiate pricing, MOQ, lead time, and product customization with suppliers
- Coordinate with internal teams including Creative, Operations, Inventory, Sales, and QA/QC to ensure smooth product development and launch
- Monitor product quality, packaging, and product specifications to ensure standards are met
- Analyze product performance including sales trends, customer feedback, defect rates, and return issues
- Recommend product improvements or new opportunities to enhance sales and profitability
- Support promotional planning and product launch activities
Job Requirements
- Diploma or Degree in Business, Marketing, Product Development, Supply Chain, or related field
- Minimum 1–3 years of working experience in product development, sourcing, merchandising, or related field
- Ability to speak, read, and write an additional language for effective communication with suppliers from China is required
- Strong communication, negotiation, and supplier management skills
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
- Able to manage multiple tasks and work under tight deadlines
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets for data analysis and forecasting
- Experience in retail, e-commerce, or manufacturing industry is preferred
- Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work independently as well as in a team
Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
- Successful launch of new products
- Product sales performance and sell-through rate
- Product defect and return rate
- Gross margin and product profitability
- Product development lead time
- Forecast accuracy and stock planning efficiency
Pay: RM2,800.00 - RM4,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Free parking
- Maternity leave
- Opportunities for promotion
- Professional development
Work Location: In person