Job Summary:

Supplier Management and Development Identifies suppliers who can co-develop products Cooperates and maintains good relationship.

Key Responsibilities:

Supplier Management and Development Identifies suppliers who can co-develop products
Cooperates and maintains good relationship with suppliers who are reliable in providing products.
Commits to all agreements made with the suppliers (i.e. invoice control arrangements, price differences), all of which are subject to a written contract or confirmation
Visit suppliers and producers
Product Management and Development
Conducts market research and analysis to identify products that can be developed and adopted as Dry Food Products
Coordinates with concerned Director, Sr. Buyer and Buyers to identify existing shelf-products that are sellable and can generate desired sales and profits if developed and marketed as Dry Food Products
Monitors the performance of Fresh Food Products, identify root-causes of shortfall and plan actions to improve performance Sales Target
Work with Marketing team to develop new launch activity in stores to drive sales Pricing and Makro Mail Promotional Program
Ensures that products being developed match or better quality than benchmarks and priced lower than the benchmark according to brand positioning.
Work with Marketing team to produce an effective Makro Mail Program, to achieve sales budget and profit targets.
Team Management Feeds back market information, competition information, projects, sales and profit results to line manager and supported team
Gives all necessary information and documents (i.e. article, supplier, ordering, promotions) to the stores
Makes regular store visits to detect operational problems and follows-up on product quality and presentation.
Gives all the necessary information to the Commercial Director and concerned Sr Buyer.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or higher in Business Management, Marketing, Economics or related
At least 5 years in managerial experience or level in commercial sourcing or buying operations of retails or whole selling business
Direct experience in Snack or Confectionary sourcing.
Effective Negotiation and Communication skills
Strongly in capability dealing with different parties and levels
Strongly in result oriented, resourceful, attention to details, analytical skills
High flexibility both time and travelling

Merchandise Manager - Commercial (Snack & Confectionary)