Merchandising Team Leader - KWT

Have you ever imagined to be part of one of the biggest food companies in the world?

Nourish life is our commitment. This is not limited to food production – it extends to projects, initiatives and causes we embrace. In order to deliver quality products, we have a team dedicated to innovating every day. We have more than 100,000 employees worldwide. A large team that has a global vision, without leaving aside the local needs.

Each member of our team is important to make BRF one of the largest food companies in the world. We are guided by values that serve as a compass for our work. Ethics in all actions, transparency in our value chain and innovation are non-negotiable points for us.

Come and join us to be part of this food giant!

BRF values and promotes an inclusive and diverse culture. We consider persons with disabilities for all our opportunities.

Job Description

• Lead the merchandising team to achieve Perfect store target (price, planogram, MSL).
• Lead the merchandising team to achieve GTM scorecard target (Route adherence, location adherence, ST).
• Set clear team goals on long and short terms and oversee day-to-day operations in the market.
• Monitor, evaluate and develop merchandising team performance.
• Maintain a record of all point of sales material allocated to market.
• Coach and actively engage with merchandising team members, obtain their feedback and resolve any issues or conflicts they might encounter in the market.

Problem solving

• Analyzes common issues and proposes practical solutions.
• Adapts solutions to varying situations with minimal supervision.
• Collaborates with others to address recurring challenges.

Communication

• Adapts communication style and initiates interactions.
• Influences under pressure and summarizes for clarity.

Business analysis

• Identifies areas for improvement in routine tasks and shares basic suggestions.
• Gathers and provides relevant data to support problem-solving efforts.
• Focuses on immediate tasks while recognizing opportunities for minor enhancements.

Leadership

• Structures the work so it aligns with people’s goals and motivators.
• Empowers others.
• Makes each person feel his/her contributions are important.
• Invites input and shares ownership and visibility.
• Shows a clear connection between people’s motivators and the organizational goals.
• Places a high priority on developing others.
• Develops others through coaching, feedback, exposure, and stretch assignments.
• Aligns employee career development goals with organizational objectives.
• Encourages people to accept developmental moves.

Academic Background

• Bachelor’s degree in business management, marketing or related field.

Experience

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in FMCG.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in leadership role.