Merchandising Manager (Sweet)

I. MAIN ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Category & Supplier Management
Identify, evaluate, and develop new suppliers to expand product assortment
Lead commercial negotiations (pricing, promotions, trading terms, contracts) to maximize margin and competitiveness
Build and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers
Sales & Performance Management
Analyze sales performance, product mix, and supplier effectiveness (sales, rebate, margin, turnover...)
Develop and implement action plans to optimize category performance and achieve sales targets
Monitor and improve product lifecycle (listing, delisting, replacement)
Promotion & Commercial Planning
Plan and execute sales promotion programs aligned with business objectives
Work closely with Marketing and Operations to ensure effective campaign implementation at store level
Evaluate promotion effectiveness and propose improvements
Store Execution & Market Insight
Conduct regular store visits to monitor product display, availability, and execution quality
Collect market insights, competitor activities, and customer trends to adjust merchandising strategy
Ensure alignment between head office planning and store execution
Cross-functional Coordination
Collaborate with POG team to align on layout, zoning, and planogram strategy (not directly owning execution)
Work with Supply Chain, Operations, and Marketing to ensure smooth product flow and campaign rollout
Communicate product updates, promotion plans, and key initiatives to related departments
Planning & Reporting
Prepare reports on sales performance, supplier performance, and category insights
Provide data-driven recommendations to support business decisions
Maintain accurate documentation for contracts, product listings, and commercial agreements
Others
Perform other tasks as assigned by Line Manager
II. REQUIREMENTS
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related fields
Minimum 5 years of experience in Merchandising/Category Management/Retail, with at least 2 years in managerial level
Skills & Competencies
Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
Good analytical thinking and data-driven mindset
Strong commercial acumen and market understanding
Good leadership and team management capability
Effective communication and cross-functional coordination skills
Other Attributes
Result-oriented with strong ownership mindset
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
Proactive, adaptable, and detail-oriented
III. WHY SHOULD JOIN WITH US?
Attractive salary;
100% salary in 2 months of probation;
Special health insurance package of GS25;
12 annual leaves/year;
Laptop provided of company;
Working in a dynamic and fast-growing environment with many opportunities for promotion and development.