Merchandising Manager

• Effective planning organization and execution of merchandising strategies
• Maintenance of stock levels and displays
• Resource management
Position Description & Responsibilities:
• Compiling monthly auditing report of PS KPIs (MSL - SOS - Secondary displays - Golden location) from Data received manually across KSA
• Compiling WAR, Weekly Activity Report based on pictures received manually across KSA
• Compiling SOF (share of Featuring) Report based on flyers received manually across KSA
• Compiling Monthly initiatives (NPD's, Category Activations, etc.)...Reporting trackers weekly against targets
• Merchandising Attendance & KPI tracking Report
• Adhoc Reports on Merchandising & Perfect Store Initiatives
• Merchandisers Journey Plan development and tracking of Sales for Gross Profitability of each route
• Wise day to day operation & back office team management
• Ensure Wise master data uploads & maintenance (MSL, Journey plan, Salesman, Territory, Discount Rules & operational & PS KPI Targets.) monthly
• Ensure Market Pulse Reports scheduling to the various layers of audiences & constantly work towards building kpi data capture accuracy by Sales Reps & top line analysis of reports for senior management.
• System Errors & defects identification, compilation & reporting (Ticket log & resolution follow up with regional team, Infosys & SIF)
• Testing new released version update from SAP team
• Train merchandisers in merchandising presentation techniques
• Develop and update customer profiles and local competitive information
• Communicate merchandising opportunities
• Produce layout plans for stores
• Coordinate advertising efforts across outlets
• Develops promotional strategy to maximize sales.
• Works with planning organization to minimize out of stock merchandise and grow opportunity businesses
• Ensure merchandise is displayed appropriately and in line with set standards
• Analyze and track sales to maximize products and prices while identifying slow sellers and making actionable recommendations Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience Education:
• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in business administration, marketing...
Qualifications:
• FMCG background, Field Sales experience, previous experience in KSA market is a plus Skills:
• Key Accounts
• Managing 3rd Party
• Negotiations and Presentation skills
• Analyzing sales reports
• Analytical skills
• Drive for Results
• Action Oriented