Merchandising Executive, English Books

Popular Holdings Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the retail sector seeks a Category Manager to oversee product categories and implement merchandising strategies. The role involves managing supplier relationships, conducting stock analysis, and ensuring compliance with merchandising standards. Candidates should possess a diploma or degree in business and have at least 4 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in category management.
• Proficient in MS Office programs.
• Knowledge in SAP is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage product categories, including Fiction, Non-Fiction, Children, and Young Adult.
• Update monthly sell-through analysis and monitor stock inventory.
• Liaise with suppliers for promotional activities and stock delivery.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Detail-oriented

Multi-tasking

Education

Diploma or Degree in Business

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Job description

Overall Duties & Responsibilities

You will report to the Merchandising Manager. You manage the product category under your care, implements merchandising plans, product category strategies and manages internal and external partner relationships. You are responsible for ensuring procurement of the category is done within allocated OTB and sales budget.

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for product categories allocated,for examples, Fiction, Non-Fiction, Children or Young Adult etc.
• Update monthly sell through analysis report, monitor stocks inventory, replenishment and stock aging.
• Analyse cost of category merchandising.
• Organise relevant information for negotiation with business partners.
• Liaise with suppliers on promotional activities and prompt delivery of stocks.
• Provide feedback on quality and effectiveness of partnership.
• Source for products.
• Assist with merchandising related administrative duties.
• Conduct regular store visits to ensure that Company's merchandising standards are met.
• Assist in major Fairs, Campaigns and Events.

Job Requirements:

• Diploma or Degree in Business related discipline or its equivalent.
• Minimum 4 years in of relevant experience in similar capacity and with proven track record of category management in retail.
• Proficient in MS Office programs, knowledge in SAP is an added advantage.
• Possess good command of English language, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Motivated detail-oriented individual with the ability to multi-task, adapt to rapid changes, and work with a tight timeline.