Job Description
This highly analytical and experienced individual will help us drive growth and margin through assortment planning, vendor negotiations, on-site merchandising and inventory management. The role offers a high degree of auto
nomy and entrepreneurial activity to deliver the best range, service and value to our customers.
Responsibilities:• Full P&L responsibility for the categories, including revenue, margin, wastage & other supplier income• Develop and execute optimal category strategy, pricing, promotions, range, availability, and cost prices• Work with vendor base to negotiate terms, secure supplier advertising spends, develop new incentive programs, and ensure a reliable and operationally effective flow of goods to our fulfillment center• Employ data-driven decision making to drive the category• Work closely with marketing and supply chain to forecast demand and ensure consistent supply• Partner with supply chain team to manage inventory levels and wastage• Work cross functionally with Technology, Operations and Marketing to deliver strategic projects allowing LazMart to offer the best customer experience
Job Requirements
The ideal candidate has superb business judgment with a desire to build and manage their own business. He/she must be able to work well in cross-functio
nal teams to drive business goals. They must have good industry understanding of the grocery business, and ideally experience across multiple categories with a focus on Non-food.
• Bachelor’s Degree• 5-8 years’ experience, preferably in merchandising / buying with a strong focus on Non-food side and strong connections to related suppliers• Superb business judgment with a track record of successful negotiations and overall relationship management (both internal and external)• Ability to work autonomously in a highly demanding and often ambiguous environment, with strong attention to detail and exceptional organisational skills• Strong analytical skills• Great communication skills (both oral and written) are a must• Strong Excel skills
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Launched in 2012, Lazada is the number one online shopping and selling destination in Southeast Asia – present in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. As the pioneer of the eCommerce ecosystem in Southeast Asia, Lazada helps more than 80,000 local and international sellers as well as 2,500 brands serve the 560 million consumers in the region through its marketplace platform, supported by a wide range of tailored marketing, data, and service solutions. With over 80 million SKUs available, Lazada offers the widest range of products in categories ranging from consumer electronics to household goods, toys, fashion, sports equipment and groceries. Focused on delivering an excellent customer experience, it offers multiple payment methods including cash-on-delivery, comprehensive customer care and hassle-free returns through its own first- and last-mile delivery arm supported by 80+ logistics partners. Lazada Group is majority owned by Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE:BABA).