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Category Executive (Bakery) – Open to Fresh Graduates Jobs in Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia at GCH Retail
Title: Category Executive (Bakery) – Open to Fresh Graduates
Company: GCH Retail
Location: Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
We are a leading retail hypermarket & supermarket chain company in Malaysia, operating a diverse portfolio of supermarket and F&B brands, which included Giant, Cold Storage, Mercato, TMC, Uncle Jack, Mercato Café and Kyojin Sushi.
Driven by our commitment to quality, value, and customer satisfaction, we continuously innovate to deliver the best shopping and dining experiences.
As we continue to grow, we welcome passionate and driven fresh graduates from Culinary Arts, Pastry or Hospitality backgrounds to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your skills, gain valuable industry experience and build a rewarding career with us.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive Salary & Attractive Benefits
- Supportive & Collaborative Work Environment
- Performance Recognition & Rewards
- Employee Activities & Engagement Programme
- Training & Mentorship Provided
- Work alongside Experienced Retail Professionals
- Be Part of an Established Retail Group with Exciting Expansion Plans
- Fast-Track Career Growth & Advancement Opportunities to Assistant Category Manager
Job Responsibilities
- Assist in managing the bakery product category to achieve sales, profitability, and inventory targets.
- Monitor sales, stock levels, and product performance, and support demand forecasting and replenishment planning.
- Prepare sales, inventory, and category performance reports to support business decisions.
- Coordinate with suppliers on product sourcing, pricing, purchase orders, deliveries, and stock availability.
- Support new product development and launches by working closely with suppliers and internal teams.
- Work with Production and Quality Assurance to ensure products meet quality, food safety, and regulatory standards.
- Maintain accurate product information, specifications, SOPs, work instructions, and other category documentation.
- Support product reviews and recommend improvements in product quality, pricing, packaging, cost efficiency, and overall category performance.
- Perform any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Superior from time to time.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Culinary Arts, Baking & Pastry, Hospitality Management, Food Science, Food Technology, or a related field.
- Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply. Internship experience in bakery, food production, retail, or FMCG will be an added advantage.
- Passionate about bakery products, food trends, and retail merchandising.
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel. Knowledge of ERP or merchandising systems is an added advantage.
- Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Proactive, eager to learn, and able to work independently as well as in a team.
- Willing to travel occasionally for supplier visits, market surveys, store visits, or product evaluations when required.
