Merchandising Supervisor

NADEC Foods; Abha; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Supervisor - Merchandising to lead merchandising activities and ensure high standards are met. This role requires 3-4 years of experience in merchandising, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage a team effectively. You will work closely with retailers and the sales team to meet sales objectives.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years’ experience in Merchandising.

Responsibilities

• Lead merchandising activities and events to achieve sales objectives.
• Ensure adherence to merchandising standards for surprise audits.
• Build relationships with Retailers and Sales Team.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Time management skills

Good PC skills, especially MS Excel

Good coaching ability

Education

Diploma Degree

Job description

• JOB PURPOSE:

To Lead the merchandising activities and events, to achieve sales objectives, at store level through creating an inspiring team environment with an open communication culture and focus on achieving key KPIs.

• KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
• Ensure field team member's attendance and report it at the meeting point, while ensuring route plan compliance.
• Confirm the readiness principles on the system (Device and battery, Tools, Uniform), and ensure merchandising tasks are implemented to the highest standards, to achieve 90%+ in all surprise audits (Rotation, Cleaning, Replenishment, Planogram implementation, Pricing, Isolation (Damage, Expiry and Cut-off Date), BDA Implementation, Backdoor arrangement).
• Ensure requested reports are completed and accurate.
• Proactively report and follow up on any request, to ensure timely resolution of issues and maintain customer satisfaction.
• Build good relationships with the Retailers (Section Manager, Store Manager) and with the Sales Team, and to meet their expectations and deliver on Sales objectives.

People Management Accountabilities

• Ensure that all subordinates have clear objectives, constructive and accurate performance feedback sessions formal annual performance appraisals, and individual development plans.

Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures

• Adhere with direction for the development and implementation of organizational unit’s policies, systems, processes, and procedures, identifying potential areas of improvement to ensure efficient and effective operation.

• Comply with corporate requirements on adherence to policies, procedures and instructions related to all relevant regulatory directives to ensure a safe and risk-free environment.

• JOB CONTEXT
• Supervisor - Merchandising works at the allocated location and stores and can be transferred to different locations.

• COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal

Department (Within NADEC)

• All relevant departments

External

External Customers / Companies / Clients (Outside NADEC)

• Retailers (Receiver, Section Manager, Store Manager)

• QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:

Education and Certifications

• Diploma Degree

Experience:

• 3-4 years’ experience in Merchandising

Skills:

• Excellent communication skills.
• Time management skills.
• Good PC skills, especially MS Excel.
• Lead by setting a good example.
• Good coaching ability.