Category Development Executive

AI Job Summary

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Chinese.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of Asian products and the ethnic market.
• Experience requesting quotations and collecting product information/certificates for new and existing products.

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Role Type

• On-site
• Permanent
• Full-time
• Executive

The company

Oriental Merchant is a leading wholesaler and distributor of authentic Asian Groceries globally. We have strong presence in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, United Kingdom and Holland, and our footprints continue to grow. Together with our strategic partners and suppliers, we aim to putting our brands in every consumer’s hand as well as in their hearts and minds, and our products always reach them at the right place and at a right time.

Summary

We are seeking an Executive to join our Category Development team in Mulgrave.

Some of the responsibilities are, but not limited to;

PRODUCT FACILITATION

• .Request quotation from the suppliers and collect necessary product information and certificates from suppliers for new and existing product under Business Engagement Division
• Communicate with suppliers for all queries related to compliance check and brand management
• Work in conjunction with Sales, Marketing, QA, Legal, Account, Procurements and Logistic Division to prepare necessary documents for new product facilitation
• Work in conjunction with Sales on purchase and trade related activities
• Support regular business review

STOCK REPLENISHMENT FOR FROZEN DIVISION

• Issue purchase orders to suppliers
• Review purchase orders received from customers
• Work in conjunction with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure sufficient and continuous stock replenishment

BRAND MANAGEMENT

• Communicate with suppliers in relation to new business development and new product development
• Develop and prepare in implementation of briefs for new product launch and trade activations materials, store samplings and events
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to implement sales and trade promotions and activations

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Chinese
• Excellent knowledge and understanding in Asian product and Ethnic market
• Strong communication skill
• Strong computer skills in all Microsoft applications and programs; Powerpoint, Excel and Word
• Can-do attitude and ability to prioritize
• A degree related to procurement will be considered advantage

Benefits of working for Oriental Merchant

• Join an expanding global company and gain extensive exposure to the FMCG industry
• Opportunities for growth and progression
• Supportive work environment
• Generous company discounts

How To Apply

If you meet the requirements and are interested in advancing your career with us, we encourage you to apply! We look forward to hearing from you and reviewing your application.

Please note: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Company Overview

Oriental Merchant is one of the world’s leading suppliers of Asian food products committed to bringing authentic Asian brands and products to the Western market. Originating from a small family grocery store in Melbourne, with steady growth and establishing our business across the globe over the years, Oriental Merchant’s family values and dedication to unravel the mysteries of Asian cooking have continued on a large scale.