[HCM] Merchandising Executive – Hardline (Sport- Apparel & Goods)

Primary Objective:
Manage a defined group of product category to satisfy the needs of the Customer, achieving sales, stock and profit targets.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Major Duties
  – Responsibility of “the target of Sales”, Margin, Rebates, Manage Purchase-Sales-Inventory inside Division/Dept.
  – Manage the performance of a defined category assortment plan effectively in terms of pricing, promotion, products assortment, quality of products, planning and allocation.
  – Research, analyze and evaluate the market/competitors to identify customer’s needs and product/range opportunities.
  – Develop a range of assortment that delivers Competitive Advantage in the Vietnamese Market. Enhance innovative ideas, new product development, new proposal to support business development.
  – Supplier management, negotiation of trading terms, rebates etc.
  – Work with Marketing team to propose the regular promotion/event plan of Groups to ensure that the range fully reflects the Core Target Group needs in terms of the complete offer.
  – Full responsibility in the development and implementation of Private Brand Strategy within the Category.
  – Ensure that the Pricing Strategy is fully in place and understood by Suppliers.
  – Design and implement with Merchandising Planograms delivering right space allocation and achieve the best productivity of each gondola.
  – Ensure clear communication and understanding to Operations of any action taken that impact on the Customer or Stores.
  – Maintain effective internal communications channel particularly with other Merchandise team, operations, sales & marketing, logistic and other functions within the organization
  – Achievement of Commercial Key Performance Indicator
  – Identify with Supply Chain the most effective/cost efficient means of delivering product to the store. Follow the designated Import process.
  – Work out 52W sales and promotion plan, event plan
  – Re-assess SKU/item performance on a regular basis to identify and deal with any old stock.
  – Proactively evaluate and act on results of promotional activity to draw out any key learning points.
  – Prepare and work on layout, fixtures for new store opening/store renovation when needed.
  – Provide all necessary information and documentation is passed to supporting staff, ensuring all necessary paperwork is completed in a timely and professional/proper manner.
  
  
• Other Duties
  Any necessary task that is deemed important from time to time.
  
  
• Rules and Regulation
  Follow all working procedures, the company’s policies, rules and regulations.

Qualification and Job Requirements:
1. University degree, preferably in Economics, Business Management or related subjects.
2. 04 year experience in retail with the same scope (merchandising/buying).

Preferred skills:
1. Fluency in Vietnamese and English languages (both written and oral).
2. Customer-focused.
3. Show the passion of the merchandise career.
4. Good communication and negotiation skills.
5. Self-disciplined with ability to work independently and under pressure.
6. Strong analytical ability and good in data/ figures.
7. Abilities to use computer, office programs and database.

Contact email: linhphuong.truong@aeon.com.vn