Kerja Sepenuh Masa Sourcing & Product Development Executive, Gaji tinggi MYR 8,500 di HMT Industries Johor - Maukerja

• Minimum of a Diploma in a relevant field (e.g., Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline).
• At least 3 years in sourcing, purchasing, merchandising or trading. Packaging, disposables, FMCG or food-related industry preferred.
• Comfortable building costings in Excel and calculating gross margin and landed cost without supervision.
• Working knowledge of import documentation, Incoterms and freight forwarding.
• Strong negotiator with disciplined follow-through.
• Fully transparent with cost and supplier information. This role handles confidential pricing and must be trustworthy.
• Proven ability to manage the end-to-end product development lifecycle, from concept generation and design to prototyping, testing, and mass production.
• Strong negotiation skills with a track record of securing favorable terms and conditions with vendors and suppliers.
• Proficiency in conducting thorough market research to identify new product opportunities, assess competitive landscapes, and understand market trends.
• Solid understanding of quality control processes and standards within manufacturing, ensuring products meet required specifications.

1. Sourcing and supplier management

• Work with the sales team to identify products customers are asking for that HMT does not manufacture.
• Search for, shortlist and qualify suppliers, both local and overseas.
• Request quotations, samples and specifications; negotiate price, minimum order quantity, lead time and payment terms.
• Verify supplier documentation for food-contact packaging (food grade certificates, test reports, material declarations).
• Build and maintain an approved supplier list, with at least two qualified sources for each key product.

2. Costing and pricing

• Build the full landed cost for every product: product cost, freight, duty, handling, packing and any local charges.
• Set selling prices in line with the company minimum gross margin guidelines.
• Escalate any deal below the minimum margin to the Managing Director for approval before quoting.
• Review pricing at least quarterly, and immediately whenever supplier cost or exchange rates move.

3. Working with the sales team

• Respond to sales enquiries for non-manufactured products within 2 working days.
• Provide the sales team with specifications, images, minimum order quantity, lead time and selling price.
• Support sample requests, first orders and any technical questions from customers, through the sales team.

4. Inventory and order follow-through

• Decide, for each product, whether we hold stock or order against confirmed customer orders.
• Keep trading inventory within the agreed value limit and monitor slow-moving stock monthly.
• Follow up shipments, documents and delivery dates with suppliers and forwarders.
• Keep all supplier contacts, quotations and cost records in the company system, not in personal files.

5. Reporting

• Submit a one-page weekly report (format below).
• Attend a 30-minute weekly review with the Managing Director and the Sales Assistant Manager.

• EPF
• SOCSO
• Annual Leave
• Medical Leave
• Health Insurance
• Compassionate Leave
• Company Activities
• Fun Entertainment Environment
• Marriage Leave
• Mental Health Support
• Maternity Leave
• Parental Leave
• Performance Bonus
• Professional Career Development
• Salary Increment