Position Summary
Incubase Arena Malaysia is looking for a detail-oriented and trend-aware Procurement & Merchandising Manager to lead sourcing, purchasing, and product development for our retail and event merchandise. This role involves curating the right mix of licensed goods, developing in-house product ideas, and ensuring fans have access to exciting and high-quality merchandise that celebrates their favorite anime and pop culture worlds.
Key Responsibilities
- Merchandise Strategy : Identify product trends and plan merchandise assortments aligned with fan demand and market opportunities.
- Procurement Management : Source, negotiate, and purchase licensed goods, event exclusives, and promotional items from local and international vendors.
- Product Development : Collaborate with creative teams to develop original INCUBASE Arena merchandise and event-specific collections.
- Inventory & Cost Control : Manage stock levels, supplier contracts, budgets, and timelines to ensure efficiency and profitability.
- Quality Assurance : Oversee sampling, testing, and approval processes to maintain product standards.
- Cross-Team Collaboration : Work closely with Marketing and Project teams to align merchandise strategies with event campaigns.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Merchandising, or related field.3–5 years of experience in procurement, merchandising, or retail buying (experience in entertainment, lifestyle, or collectibles industries is a strong plus).Strong analytical and negotiation skills with vendor management experience.Familiarity with IP licensing, anime, or pop culture merchandise trends is a strong plus.Excellent organizational and communication skills.Fluent in English; proficiency in Malay, Mandarin, or Japanese is a plus.Why Join Us?
At Incubase Arena, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the merchandise that fans bring home from our events and exhibitions. Be part of an innovative entertainment startup where your ideas directly contribute to unforgettable fan experiences.
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