Job Description

We are looking for a Buyer- Beauty intern based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to develop ZALORAxe2x80x99s Beauty category. The primary focus in this role is to assist in the selection and procurement of beauty products that align with the company's brand and customer needs. This role involves market research, trend analysis, and negotiation with suppliers to ensure the best assortment. The Buyer intern also collaborates with other departments such as marketing and sales to ensure the successful launch and promotion of the selected items.Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key brand partners
• Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve revenue targets
• Monitor and analyze sales performance to identify opportunities for improvement
• Conduct frequent brand review meetings either on a monthly, quarterly or seasonal basis
• Builds and buys the most relevant range for the target customer
• Ownership of weekly trade within own portfolio, including replenishment, stock swaps, RTS, etc.
• Supports all facets of contract negotiations with new potential brands/ suppliers together with category manager
• Demonstrates an understanding of new beauty trends, and how these can affect the trading climate, regularly reads market research data and spots new business opportunities
• Conducts regular competitor analysis to assess ranges, identify opportunity and direction for brand exclusives, gain ideas for on-line layout and content, brand acquisition opportunities, sales impacting initiatives, etc.
• Manages supplier performance including intake margin, trading margin, sell through, stock turn, delivery, etc.Responsible on managing clusters of brands within a set portfolio in the beauty category
• End to end responsibilities of overseeing brand products go from suppliers to customers in a timely and profitable manner
• Handling ad hoc projects as required

Requirements:

• Excellent English skills required
• Bachelor in Business, Marketing, Finance or related field
• Experience studying and/or working abroad preferred
• Exposure in the e-commerce industry is preferred
• Great interpersonal and communication skills
• Exceptional time management skills
• Advance working knowledge of Excel

Wonder how it's like to build your career with ZALORA? Inspired by employees, we believe you'll be in for:

• An exciting platform to make your success story
• Have the utmost care for your mental and physical wellbeing
• Flexibility weaved into your lifestyle
• A seamless work environment with a friendly & team-fueled culture
• Career growth aligned to your professional and personal needs and goals

Want to stay ahead with our developments? Follow us at our page and know more about us from our .The ZALORA StoryZALORA Group is Asia Pacificxe2x80x99s leading group of online fashion destinations. Founded in 2012, the company has a presence in Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei, the Philippines, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan. ZALORA is part of Global Fashion Group, the world's leader in online fashion for emerging markets. ZALORA Groupxe2x80x99s localised sites offer an extensive collection of top international and local brands and products across apparel, shoes, accessories, and beauty categories for men and women. Offering up to 30-day free returns, speedy deliveries as fast as 3 hours in some markets, free delivery over a certain spend, and multiple payment methods including cash-on-delivery, ZALORA Group is the online shopping destination with endless fashion possibilities.ZALORA is not obligated to accept resumes from any third parties on behalf of potential candidates for any position (advertised or otherwise) by any means, unless ZALORA has executed a written agreement with such third party and has expressly requested such third party for candidate referrals. Third parties who provide unsolicited resumes of candidate(s) shall waive and forfeit all rights to claim for any placement fees or referral fees in the event that such candidate is eventually engaged or employed by Zalora or Global Fashion Group.Consent DisclaimerBy submitting your application for this role, you consent to ZALORA collecting, using and processing through and in ZALORAxe2x80x99s systems all personal data included in or provided in relation to your application. The purposes for such collection, use and/or processing shall be for conducting of ZALORAxe2x80x99s recruitment requirements for the present role, and identifying and evaluating other roles and career opportunities within ZALORA which you might be a good fit for.

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