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This is responsible for managing pharmacy department to achieve targeted KPI by planning and buying the right products/services with the lowest possible price, the highest commissions or fees, still with competitive selling prices, driving and promoting the categories business, arranging the efficient infrastructure for the services at store level.

• To effectively manage the complete assortment matrix for Pharmacy multi format and multi-channel (including on demand & ecommerce) within the organization.
• To achieve successful implementation of all category plans, performance of which are based on sustainable measures of improving sales, market share, customer satisfaction, profitability and productivity of the Department.
• To define and improve the Pharmacy of the merchandising strategies and priorities with Merchandizing Head, Operating Committee and Chief Executive Officer.
• To define all merchandising processes and procedures for the Department.
• To lead the merchandising and category management training within the Department. Working closely with Merchandising Head and HR on succession planning.
• Work closely with the Merchandising Head and Senior Management team to set direction for the department.
• Develop and implement strategic buying plans across all Pharmacy by working closely with key business partners to meet the needs of the customers and achieve company’s financial goals and objectives
• Protect and improve market share, customer satisfaction and productivity performances measures.
• Streamline process and planning within the team.
• Manage and develop the buying and category management team, develop bench strength and clear succession plans
• Market challenges by Banners, ecommerce players in a tough economic environment with shrinking disposal income, rising cost of living.
• Consumer and Market Insight
• Category Development and Management
• Macro Space Planning, Category Visual Merchandising and Active Commercial Selling
• Product Brand Management, Product Development and Matching Products with Customer Needs
• Pricing Management, Profit and Margin Management and Supplier Management

• Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy and any related diploma/certificate holders would be advantage.
• Minimum 4 years and above experienced in related field, retail background will be preferable
• Analytical Capability, Negotiation skill and Communicating with Impact
• Commercial Awareness, Learning Agility and Execution Capability
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), in Burmese and English
• Good Leadership skill, Organizational skill, Interpersonal skill and problem-solving skills
• Advanced at MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).