Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsShape the national merchandising strategyBe part of an ambitious expansion journeyAbout Our ClientOur client is a major player in Malaysia's healthcare‑retail landscape, with a substantial nationwide footprint spanning hundreds of outlets and millions of annual customer interactions. As the organisation continues its aggressive growth trajectory, the pharmacy retail division remains a central strategic priority and a key engine of long‑term expansion. To support evolving customer needs, portfolio diversification, and modernisation efforts, they are now seeking a merchandising leader who can balance commercial strategy with operational precision across a large and fast‑moving retail network.Job DescriptionYou will define and lead the merchandising vision, strategy, and execution for a large pharmacy retail network - ensuring the right products, categories, pricing, and supplier partnerships are in place to maximise growth, margins, and customer value. Key responsibilities include:Developing a comprehensive merchandising strategy aligned with commercial goals, customer insights, and market trends.Planning, curating, and optimising product assortments across pharmacy, wellness, and health‑related categories.Leading vendor management, supplier negotiations, and category development to drive margins and cost efficiencies.Building and implementing robust merchandising frameworks, category plans, and lifecycle management processes.Overseeing pricing, promotional planning, and stock strategies to ensure competitiveness and profitability.Collaborating closely with retail operations, supply chain, and marketing to ensure seamless execution across all outlets.Using data analytics to evaluate category performance, customer behaviour, and assortment effectiveness.Ensuring strong governance, compliance, and quality assurance for all merchandise.Leading NPD initiatives, house‑brand strategies, and differentiation opportunities for the retail network.Driving continuous improvement across merchandising SOPs, systems, and processes to support rapid growth.The Successful ApplicantA successful Head of Merchandising should have:Proven experience in merchandising leadership within pharmacy, FMCG, or related retail categories.Strong commercial and analytical acumen with a track record of driving margin and category growth.Deep understanding of product assortment planning, vendor management, and category strategies.Experience negotiating with suppliers, distributors, and brand partners.Ability to balance strategic decision‑making with hands‑on operational execution.Strong cross-functional collaboration skills across retail, supply chain, and marketing.Data-driven mindset with the ability to translate insights into actionable plans.Entrepreneurial, agile, and able to thrive in a fast‑growing, transformation-focused environment.What's on OfferShape the national merchandising strategy of one of Malaysia's fastest‑expanding pharmacy retail networks.Drive high-impact decisions that directly influence product availability, customer experience, and business growth.Be part of an ambitious expansion journey, contributing to a future-ready, integrated health‑retail ecosystem.ContactEe Lyn SooQuote job refJN-032026-6972274Phone number6012 375 7232Job summaryFunctionRetailSpecialisationMerchandise & Supply ChainWhat is your area of specialisation?RetailLocationKuala LumpurContract TypePermanentConsultant nameEe Lyn SooConsultant contact6012 375 7232Job ReferenceJN-032026-6972274
