Merchandising Associate

Job Summary:

Merchandising Associate are responsible for ensuring that the right amount of goods is available in store and are being sold at the right price. Merchandisers will also need to assess the needs of individual stores and how they might differ based on factors such as the size of the stores and their target demographics.

Duties and Responsibilities:

A. Retail Sales Forecasting

• Forecasting and analyzing sales
• Manage stocks of retail stores
• Negotiating quantities allocated for retail
• Managing levels and distribution of stock amongst branches through per total and per branch product forecasting
• Handling supply/production problems as they arise

B. Inventory Management

• Maintains inventory by observing inventory levels; discuss with store management to re-allocation/replenishment order when levels appear low;
• Monitoring of Aging
• Monitor slow moving and fast-moving Inventory

C. Monitoring Sales Performance

• Assessing retail sales performance of different ranges
• Observes customer reaction to special promotions; forwarding observations to management; removing promotions at end of special promotion period.
• Weekly monitoring

D. Drive Sales Performance

• Communicate special instructions, product promotions, new products, and price changes in retail stores.
• Maintains customer relationships by visiting retail OIC, retail officers, promoters; answering their questions; responding to special requests
• Ensure store shelves are well maintained through observing displays of company products
• Helps retail branches special promotions by setting-up displays; checking daily on special promotions
• Maintains quality results by following and enforcing standards and product promotions.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Graduate of any related course such as Business Administration, Marketing, Retail Management, or other related field
• 1 year experience in Retail or Merchandising Associate is advantage
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply
• Experience in merchandising, retail, sales, or customer service is an advantage
• Knowledgeable in inventory monitoring, stock replenishment, and product display arrangement
• Detail-oriented, organized, and hardworking

Job Types: Full-time, Fresh graduate