Responsible to assist the Merchandising Manager to ensure business objectives and generate sales by providing point-of-purchase and shelf management services. You are responsible to support the Merchandising team to ensure the right product, in the right place, time, quantity and price.
Responsibilities :
- Vendor/ Supplier management - Build strong relationships with category-specific vendors/ suppliers assigned.
- Provide general admin support to merchndising team including but not limited to generate periodic Sales Reports and analyse consumer buying patterns and market trends.
- Regularly monitor stock status and inventory.
- Update retail pricing and planogram. Ensure that pricing is correct and send to the relevant department (Operations / VM department).
- Prepare and process purchase orders.
- Review product pricing and profit margins, sales report and sales analysis.
- Generate and analyse sales report, store growth and ranking reports.
- Inventory management support - review aging/ slow moving products.
- Update promotion list and forward to Operations/VM department as and when there are changes.
- Prepare presentations and reports for management meeting.
- Submit damage goods report to supplier for claims.
- Negotiations with brands on promotions and other issues.
- Schedule meetings with vendors to address business needs.
- Maintain suppliers' information, terms and conditions.
- Performs other related or ad hoc tasks as instructed by immediate superior.
Requirements :
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field.
- Prior experience in merchandising or retail is preferred but not mandatory.
- Strong analytical skills with an ability to interpret sales data.
- Excellent communication skills to work effectively with diverse teams.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
