Job Description

1. Responsible for buying activities for duty free category
2. Merchandise Planning:

• analyse customer buying patterns and predict future trends based on data (market, passenger profile, sales channel)
• source targeted assortment from existing and new suppliers
• negotiate on supply price to get a competitive price
• review performance indicators (in terms of sales, discount levels, traffic and conversion rate)

3. Pricing and Sales Management\xef\xbc\x9a

• manage product pricing
• own product P&L, responsible for margin
• plan promotional activities and work with Cabin Crew Department & Warehouse team to develop sale

4. Coordinate product training for new launch
5. Work closely with Marketing team for new product/menu launch or campaign for onboard & online channel
6. Vendor Management:

• contract management: negotiate terms of contracts
• maintain relationships with existing suppliers and sourcing new suppliers for future products
• work closely with suppliers to expedite deliveries or to resolve issues
• drive co-marketing initiatives, secure exclusive deals or collaboration opportunities with brand principal or supplier

7. Others:

• periodic visit to warehouse to resolve defect issue or aging issue
• periodic visit to duty free shop or duty free ecommerce platform to do market survey
• develop routine and ad-hoc demand or related reports for management

Other Responsibilities:

• Follow the company rules and regulations as stipulated in the Employee Handbook.
• Maintain awareness of the business context and company profitability, including budgetary control issue.
• To perform any and all other assignments as directed or requested by Manager
• Maintain a good working relationship with colleagues and all other departments.
• Attend scheduled training programmes as directed by company.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor\'s Degree in relevant field
• Working experience in sourcing/purchase/retail in related categories.
• Strong experience in sales & stock management.
• Familiar with industry costs and strong demonstrated experience in price negotiations.
• Excellent communications, interpersonal, presentation and negotiation skills.
• Strong sales analysis and forecasting capabilities
• Proficient in Google Apps: Docs, Sheets (WPS / Excel), Slides, Forms
• Preferably can communicate and write in English & Chinese

We are all different - one talent to another - that is how we rely on our differences. At AirAsia, you will be treated fairly and given all chances to be your best.We are committed to creating a diverse work environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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