Company Description Lapasar is one of Malaysia's fast-growing startups and a Business-to-business (B2B) wholesale platform serving over 3,000 SMEs and corporations in Malaysia. The company emphasizes FMCG goods distribution to thousands of retail clients nationwide with their own warehousing, distribution, and financial services capabilities. The company is venture-backed, which results in aggressive growth and expansion targets, and a fast-paced working environment.
Key tasks: Sourcing & expansion and optimization of supplier network and product range
Work with the sales team to identify market demands in terms of product rangeContinuously launch new products based on market demand and analyze the performanceSource for the best supply options in the market for newly launched productsConstantly expand our supplier base for products of the existing rangeEmergency sourcing for items in out-of-stock events due to unexpected surge in demandContinuous monitoring of the App orders and growth of online transactions, to anticipate growth and prepare for growing demandMonitoring and managing purchase orders done by the ordering teamMonitoring inventory levels and placing orders to replenish stocks as needed while avoiding excess or insufficient inventory.Negotiating contracts with suppliers to obtain the best terms of purchase, including discounts, shipping, and payment terms.
Requirements Strong negotiation skillsVery strong understanding of figuresTarget-drivenIndependent working and decision-makingExperience in sourcing is a strong advantageExcellent English (writing and verbal); fluent in Mandarin is an advantage (not a must)In the event of the team lead role: Proven leadership skills / experience leading a teamExperience level: Executive - Senior Executive/ Intermidiate / up to 10 years of relevant experience