About The Role
We are seeking a proactive and commercially driven
Retail Merchandising & Procurement Manager to lead retail procurement, product assortment planning, supplier management, and inventory optimization. The role is responsible for ensuring product availability, supporting category growth, and driving merchandising initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and customer experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Source and manage local suppliers and product portfolios, including negotiating prices, commercial terms, and service agreements.
- Develop and optimize retail product categories based on customer demand, market trends, sales performance, and business objectives.
- Identify new products and commercial opportunities, and manage product launches, performance, and phase-outs.
- Monitor inventory levels and analyze purchasing, sales, and stock trends to support demand forecasting and replenishment planning.
- Monitor inventory performance and take corrective actions for slow-moving and excess stock to optimize product availability across retail locations.
- Support showroom merchandising and retail development initiatives, while preparing reports and recommendations to improve supplier performance, profitability, and operational efficiency.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Marketing, or a related field.
- Professional certification in Procurement, Supply Chain, or Category Management is a plus.
Experience
- +7 years of experience in retail procurement, merchandising, category management, inventory planning, or supply chain.
- Experience in consumer electronics, home appliances, FMCG, or modern retail is preferred.
Preferred Skills
- ERP Systems (Microsoft Dynamics is an advantage)
- Power BI (preferred)
- Advanced Microsoft Excel
