Key Responsibilities
1. Sourcing Strategy & SKU Planning
· Develop and execute sourcing strategies in alignment with Commercial Buyers to meet category objectives.
· Define SKU selection plans based on market trends, business priorities, and consumer demand.
· Identify and propose new sourcing origins and innovative product ideas to enhance assortment diversity.
2. Market & Competitor Analysis
· Conduct in-depth benchmarking of market trends and competitor activities using tools such as Euromonitor and Nielsen.
· Analyze market and consumer data to identify sourcing gaps and opportunities.\
3. Commercial Alignment & Cost Management
· Gather and align on sourcing requirements from Commercial Teams.
· Calculate COGS (Cost of Goods Sold) and confirm MOQ, lead time, and stock cover dates in collaboration with internal and external partners.
· Coordinate and negotiate order volumes with internal stakeholders and suppliers to optimize inventory efficiency and cost competitiveness.
4. Product Development & Launch Readiness
· Prepare required documentation and real samples for NPIC (New Product Introduction Committee).
· Ensure brand and product positioning are consistent with target market needs and company strategy.
· Collaborate cross-functionally with QA, RA, SCM, Design, and Legal teams to ensure product compliance, quality, and readiness prior to market launch.
5. Performance Monitoring & Campaign Planning
· Monitor sales, margin, and inventory performance of sourced items.
· Develop and implement promotional or marketing campaign plans in partnership with Commercial and Marketing teams to maximize category performance.
Requirements
Qualifications
· Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, International Trade, Supply Chain, or related field.
· Minimum 5-7 years’ experience in e-commerce merchandising or buying, with proven track record in global sourcing for FMCG or food categories.
· Strong knowledge of market research tools (Euromonitor, Nielsen, etc.) and data-driven decision-making.
· Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
· Fluent in English (both written and spoken); additional language skills are a plus.
· Ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
· Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
MakroPRO is an exciting new digital venture by the iconic Makro. Our proud purpose is to build a technology platform that will help make business possible for restaurant owners, hotels, and independent retailers, and open the door for sellers by bringing together the best talent to transform the B2B marketplace ecosystem in Southeast Asia Curious. Growth-mindset. User-obsessed. We search for talented people who each bring unique skills and behaviours that will help us build Southeast Asia’s next unicorn. Whether you’re in tech, marketing, finance or client/seller-facing roles, our people bring relentless passion, fast learning and a culture of innovation to every dimension of their work. Every member of our team is open to new perspectives, willing to navigate uncertainty and brings humility and radical candour to the table at all times We are bold, energetic, and thoughtful – grounded in our purpose and family culture, while driven by our passion for digital innovation. Our company is 70% technology, 20% retail, 10% logistics, and 100% heart. Every day, we use leading-edge technologies to understand and help food retailers, hotels, restaurants, caterers, and other businesses big and small navigate supply chain complexities and achieve their goals But the best technology needs to be driven by passionate talent. Aspiring professionals who share our belief in collaboration, diversity, and excellence – those willing to think big, redefine what’s possible, and put customers at the center of their work In return, our commitment to you is to offer a workplace like no other, where ideas can thrive and individuals can be themselves, where colleagues support each other and talent is fairly rewarded, where growth and learning opportunities are the norm not the exception, and where your career can reach new heights
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