Merchandising Manager
About this position
Responsibilities
• Lead the teams to deliver financial targets, accurate sales and quantum profit budgets for the category.
• Support the category strategy review process and strategic change programmes, translating the strategy into clear plans for my team to drive category growth.
• Lead or support complex negotiations by my buying team meeting regularly with our supply base.
• Encourage my team to build long term supplier relationships, improve the trading position in a sustainable way and local the selling and buying plan ensuring there is a supplier strategy to meet the total category plan.
• Plan and develop product strategies / calendar based on seasonal & trends.
• Manage food consignment sales to get the product in front of customers for new/existing products, new sales channels opportunity, striving to drive footfall.
• Plan and develop pricing strategies and price survey both local market and competitor (modern trade etc.).
• Support the category trade and events plan with market leading, customer insight driven promotions and events.
• Develop and lead a high performing team, giving them the opportunities to be their best to achieve KPIs and improve the category for customers.
• Coach and develop the team to deliver their performance and ensure a strong talent pipeline.
Requirements
• 7+ years work experience in category management, merchandising, commercial in retail business, e-commerce or FMCG background would be preferable.
• Strong leadership skills and high resilience.
• Strong data analytical skill, Negotiation skill and Supplier management skill.
• Strong problem solving skills and willingness to roll up one’s sleeves to get the job.
• Skilled at working effectively with cross functional teams in a matrix organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Thai and English.
• Operational excellence.