Job Description
<Job Responsibilities> - Conduct market trend and store sales analysis for product selection - Negotiate with suppliers and distributors on pricing, terms, and conditions - Manage order placement, delivery schedules, and incoming goods confirmation - Adjust order quantities based on sales performance and inventory status - Analyze product performance (bestsellers/slow movers) and review product assortment - Analyze data on product sales prices, gross profit, and purchase prices - Collect market intelligence on competitor product offerings, pricing, and promotions - Plan and introduce new products, seasonal items, and campaign products - Coordinate with suppliers on promotions and sales initiatives - Confirm product quality, expiration dates, labeling, and packaging conditions - Collaborate with stores, warehouses, and logistics on inventory and stock-out management - Handle supplier complaints regarding defective goods, quantity discrepancies, or delivery delays - Manage product information, purchase prices, sales prices, and supplier data - Report on purchasing status, market trends, and product information - Engage in new store launch preparations and provide support for related documentation
Job Requirement
<Necessary Skills / Experience> - Bachelor's Degree - Communication level in English - At least 3 years of work experience in the retail industry as a buyer - Experience as a buyer for food and beverage products (excluding fresh foods) <Preferable Skill/ Experience> - Retail buyer experience in a Japanese or foreign company (e.g., Convenience store)