Japanese Speaking MerchandiserID:61004

4,000 MYR ~ 6,500 MYRBukit Bintang/KLCCabout 11 hours ago

Overview

  • Salary

    4,000 MYR ~ 6,500 MYR

  • Industry

    Retail

  • Job Description

    【Job Summary】
    We are looking for a passionate and proactive Merchandiser to join our growing team in Kuala Lumpur. In this role, you will be deeply involved in bridging Japanese lifestyle culture and entertainment with the Southeast Asian market. Our company is a leading group entity established to expand well-known lifestyle and bookstore concepts, alongside wholesale distribution of English, Chinese, Malay, and Japanese books, high-quality stationery, unique lifestyle goods, and specialized café provisions across the region.

    As a Merchandiser, your core mission will be managing end-to-end merchandising operations in Malaysia and ASEAN countries. You will be responsible for selecting and procuring Japanese books (including manga and intellectual property/IP merchandise), lifestyle goods, and stationery. Using our dedicated in-house software, you will manage product master creation, handle stock acceptance, and analyze sales performance.

    Beyond backend procurement, you will act as a key liaison between suppliers and store networks. This includes presenting compelling product proposals to franchise partners, developing new products with vendors, supporting visual merchandising and product display setups for new store openings, and delivering actionable market analysis reports. If you are deeply curious about cultural initiatives, possess strong self-initiative, and thrive in an inclusive, multicultural team environment, we welcome your application.

    【Responsibilities】
    ・Product Selection & Procurement: Source and select Japanese books, manga, IP-related goods, lifestyle items, and stationery tailored to regional market demand.

    ・Master Data & System Management: Create and maintain product master entries and process goods acceptance using internal inventory systems.

    ・Franchise Partner Management: Communicate effectively with franchisees to propose new product lines and drive seasonal promotional campaigns.

    ・Supplier Relations & Product Development: Build relationships with domestic and international suppliers, exploring opportunities for new product development.

    ・Store Opening & VMD Support: Provide hands-on assistance for product displays and visual merchandising layout during new store launch events.

    ・Market Analysis & Reporting: Track retail sales, monitor consumer trends in Southeast Asia, and present regular merchandising analysis reports to management.

Qualifications

  • Requirement

    <MUST>
    ・Language: Japanese JLPT N3–N1 (for vendor relations & content management)
    ・IT/Software: MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote)

    <WANT>
    ・Background in Merchandising, Retail, or Event execution
    ・Genuine interest or experience in Anime, Manga, and Character IP licensing Self-driven, proactive mindset with strong problem-solving ability
    ・Exceptional team player with a humble, transparent, and approachable attitude

  • English Level

    -

  • Other Language

    English, Japanese

Additional Information

  • Benefit

    ・Salary Range: RM 4,000 – RM 6,500 / month
    ・Performance Bonus: Up to 2 months annually (subject to company performance)
    ・Working Hours: Flextime scheme (Probation period fixed at 9:30 AM – 6:15 PM, Mon–Fri following public holidays)
    ・Location: Convenient central Kuala Lumpur office location
    ・Statutory Contributions: EPF and SOCSO covered in full compliance with local Malaysian labor regulations
    ・Annual Leave: Starts at 8 days/year (scaling up to 16 days/year based on tenure)
    ・Sick Leave: Starts at 14 days/year (scaling up to 22 days/year based on tenure)
    ・Medical Benefits: Outpatient medical claim up to RM 1,000 per year

  • Working Hour

    09:30 ~ 18:15

  • Holiday

    Holidays: Sun, Sat, National holidays

  • Job Function