Merchandising Team Leader (Beverage)

I. JOB SUMMARY

Be responsible for procurement of food/non-food related products from supplier and other sources while ensuring; maximum profit margins and monitoring inventory levels.

II. MAIN ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for buying various goods, maintaining lowest cost products and maintaining acceptable warehouse service level, turns and inventory levels;

• Inspect all products for quality, quantity and grade;

• Set up information and items for vendors;

• Reconcile bouncers for vendors;

• Establish professional customer/vendor relationship;

• Research products, clarify specifications, obtain quotes, document competitive bidding, process requisitions, review credit terms and purchasing contracts, type Pox and place orders;

• Provide a market condition forecast to management;

• Able to conversation in English / travel abroad / use computer related programs such as Office program, internet etc;

• Must be flexible, faithful and customer oriented, and project a positive attitude

III. REQUIREMENTS

Education and Knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, Economics, Supply Chain, or related fields.

• Knowledge of FMCG/Beverage category management, business analysis, inventory control, and margin management.

Experience

• At least 2 years of experience in retail/store operations handling beverage products (water, soft drinks, RTD, coffee, etc.).

• More than 3 years of experience in beverage purchasing, procurement, or category management within retail, FMCG, or distribution environments.

• Proven experience working with beverage suppliers, distributors, or brand owners, including price negotiation and contract management.

• Experience managing beverage inventory, demand planning, and stock rotation (including expiry control and seasonal products).

Skills and Abilities

• Hard working, dynamic and driven

• Good at English

• Attention to details and able to work under pressure

• “Can do” attitude and discipline in meeting deadlines

Other characteristics

• Can be changed category or handled more category situationally;

• Preference various category handling