Job Descriptions:

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 Fresh 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 Fresh Food Products.
Monitors the performance of 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.

Qualification:

Bachelor's degree 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.
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.

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

Merchandise Manager - Seafood

Merchandise Manager