Merchandising Executive, English Books

Popular Holdings; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Singapore is looking for a motivated individual to manage product categories. This role involves coordinating merchandising strategies, analyzing stock data, and liaising with suppliers. Candidates should have at least 4 years of experience in retail category management and strong communication skills. Proficiency in MS Office and knowledge of SAP is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in category management in retail.
• Strong command of English and excellent communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to rapid changes and work under tight timelines.

Responsibilities

• Manage the product category and implement merchandising plans.
• Update sell through analysis report and monitor stock inventory.
• Liaise with suppliers on promotional activities and ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Category management

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Multi-tasking

Education

Diploma or Degree in Business

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Job description

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.

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.

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.