Merchandiser

-        Planning and developing merchandising strategies

-        Analyzing sales figures, customers reactions and market trends to anticipate product needs

-        Relaying the merchandise plan to the buyer who, in turn, can decide on what products, styles, colors etc to purchase and from which suppliers, at what price

-        Devising a contract for the suppliers including quality control, accuracy and flexibility. This is done throughout the season.

-        Allocating certain amounts of stock, to each outlet, throughout the season. Retailers are now trying to minimize stock holdings and commitment to allow for maximum flexibility

-        Once the products are all distributed and put on sale, the Merchandiser can monitor stock movement, consider markdowns, inter-branch transfers, promotions or clear outs et

-        Bachelor degree

-        Knowledge of Retail industry and merchandising management

-        Minimum 2 years’ experience in retail business and/or related field.

-        Customer-focused.

-        Good communication and negotiation skills.

-        Office Excel skill

-        Good written & spoken in English

-        Strong analytical ability and good in data/figures.

-        Strong planning and negotiation skills including the ability to influence at all levels