Merchandiser

Key Responsibilities:

• Daily interaction with customers to ensure the following:
  • Adherence to minimum order quantities
  • Proper display arrangement and store planogram
  • Gathering stock status and ensuring optimal shelf share
  • Ensuring customer satisfaction through positive interaction and responsiveness
  • Verifying the validity of municipal approvals for promotions
  • Working towards achieving short-term monthly objectives
  • Providing coverage during leave periods when necessary
  • Collecting and analyzing available stock data to ensure compliance with merchandising principles, such as First In, First Out (FIFO)
  • Analyzing competitor pricing trends and new product introductions, and recommending pricing adjustments to higher management
  • Monitoring stock movement trends and reporting on non-moving and slow-moving items
  • Mentoring new merchandisers when needed
  • Identifying opportunities for process improvements in merchandising and providing recommendations to facilitate change or improvements

Skills Required:

• A minimum of 2 years of merchandising experience is essential
• A valid light vehicle driving license is required
• At least 1 year of experience in a similar FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods) business