Product Specialist (F&B/HoReCa/FMCG industry)

RM 3,000 - RM 4,200 / Per Mon

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Job Responsibilities :

Inventory Management

Take charge of inventory forecasts for basic SKUs and promotional SKUs.
Manage aging, potential risk and salvageable inventories
Monitor sales and stock forecasts to ensure the optimum stock level is maintained.
Responsible for monitoring leftover promo stocks and initiating a clearance plan.
Liaise with Supply Chain department on shipping schedule and monitor and track the arrival of container shipment.
Liaise closely with relevant departments eg. Sales, Marketing, Merchandising etc. on product launching and growth plan

Brand & Product Management

Lead on the creation of product strategy and roadmap based on the business objective
Price setting and review upon market changes
Drive new products, ensure brand awareness and analyze product market strategy

Advertising & Promotional

Prepare marketing and formulate an effective promotion plan to support and meet sales objectives.
Identify, develop and evaluate a promotional strategy
Plan, track and manage A&P funds within budget

Sales Support

Monitor and review the product’s movement at both retail and food service.
Conduct regular market visits with sales personnel.
Monitor and conduct sampling activities in the trade, as well as provide product training to the sales team and customers.
Take charge of price quotation, tender or contract (food service) and promotion cost activation.
Monitor product portfolio’s GP/Margin in-line with the company’s requirements and objective

Analysis & Reports

Provide analytical support to the principal on market share, and competitor activity and constantly monitor competitor pricing, assortment, and product launches for both retail and food service.
Prepare Business Review presentations (food service and retail) for the principal when required.

Job Requirements:

Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor’s Degree, Post Graduate Diploma or Professional Degree in a related field.
Minimum 2 years experience as a Product specialist or in the F&B, HoReCa and FMCG field.
Able to multitask and operate in a fast paced and result oriented environment
Possess strategic and long-term thinking with solid brand analysis and execution experience to enable strong business decisions.
High command of spoken and written English. Proficiency in Bahasa Malaysia and Mandarin will be an added advantage
Demonstrates willingness to work with others.
Willing to travel

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