Product Developer

Company Description

Sports Direct Malaysia is currently looking for Product Developer to join our growing team. 

Malaysia marks the first direct retail investment in Asia through a joint venture partnership with Malaysian owned MST Golf Group of companies, a well-established golf retailer and service provider in the region. Sports Direct Malaysia currently operates a total of 38 retail stores domestically and manages a proprietary SportsDirect.com e-commerce site for domestic and regional fulfillment. Sports Direct Malaysia offers over 70 of the leading authentic global sports brands, offering the widest variety of choice and value. The company employs over 1000 staff with a view to expanding rapidly across Asia in the coming years.

We have developed a new generation of stores as part of our multi channel elevation strategy, to enhance the customer experience at every step of the journey. Our focus is on presenting an unrivalled range of quality products at excellent value in a modern spacious environment. The stores are uniquely zoned by key sports categories which include; SD Football, SD Running, SD Training (fitness, cross training, gym equipment, weights, boxing, yoga), SD Rackets (badminton, tennis, squash), SD Swimming (pool, beach, water sports), SD Sports (basketball, rugby, extreme games, cycling, skates & indoor games), SD Lifestyle (Men, Women & Kids) & SD Outdoor (Hiking, trekking, camping & fishing).

Job Description

Responsibilities:  
Your responsibilities as the Product Developer will include but not limited to:
• Survey and compile trends and designs of various apparel and accessories in current market and recommend potential upcoming designs.
• Develop new products with supplier exclusively and margin optimization.
• Identify opportunities and cost structures to determine optimal pricing to be competitive compared to market demands.
• Suppliers sourcing and coordinate on proposed designs, artworks and samples.
• Sourcing for potential new brands or suppliers, evaluate and propose for business.
• Performs quality checks on the proposed designs based on requirements and budget.
• Compile and forward order quantities for Management’s approval and thereafter liaise with suppliers.
• Collaborating with buyers, pricing and sales team (retail and E-Commerce) to create compelling products displays, promotions and marketing campaigns.
• Monitor and ensure on-time delivery of stocks from suppliers.
• Managing stock allocation to outlets.
• Prepare and analysis reports for stakeholders’ review.
• Any other lawful assignments as instructed by superior as and when required.

Qualifications

Requirement:
Candidate must have the following requirement:
o Candidate must possess at a Professional Certificate, Diploma, Advanced / Higher / Graduate Diploma.
o Professional certification in Purchasing will be an advantage.
o Suppliers' relationship management.
o Possess analytical ability and negotiation skills.
o Preferably Executives specializing in Merchandising/Buying with experience from textile, softline in hypermarket environment or fast-moving consumers goods (FMCG).
o Willing to work at Sunway City, Selangor (HQ).
o Required language(s): Bahasa Malaysia, English
o Fresh graduates or at least 1 year(s) of working experience in the related field are encouraged to apply.

Additional Information

An opportunity like this at Frasers Group is for the fearless.

The potential is massive, the experience unrivalled. To be able to make the most of it you need to live and breathe our principles - you will:

THINK WITHOUT LIMITS - and take the team with you -

BE RELEVANT - to our people, to partners, and to the planet -

OWN IT - and back yourself